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Event:
GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Holl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Holl checks it.
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Holl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holl throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph throws a low kick but Holl moves out of range easily.
Joseph tries to move into range but Holl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holl on the side of the head.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holl.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick lands for Holl.
Holl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Holl is out of range.
Holl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
Joseph is looking for the big counter here.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Holl off balance momentarily.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##CL2#
Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Holl lands an elbow that stopped Joseph in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Holl throws an elbow but it misses.
Holl misses with some punches.
Holl working aggressively here.
Joseph dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holl misses with an elbow strike.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holl backwards.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holl lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holl lands with a right to the head.
Holl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Holl.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holl.
Joseph tries a body shot but Holl blocks it.
Holl blocking some punches.
Holl lands a nice elbow.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holl scores with a knee to the head.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Holl.
Holl tries to land a knee to the head but Joseph blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Holl.
Holl misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holl.
A shot in the inside from Holl.
Holl looking to slow down the pace here.
Holl throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Holl connects with a knee to the head.
Holl misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Holl fails to land.
Holl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holl lands a damaging elbow.
Holl lands an elbow just above Joseph 's eye.
Holl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holl trying to stall but Joseph improves his position.
#T4#
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holl blocks an uppercut.
Holl lands an elbow just above Joseph 's eye.
Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holl misses with a punch to the body.
Holl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Holl seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.#BC2#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Holl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Holl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Holl.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph jabs at Holl's body.
A big right from Holl misses.
Holl lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holl misses with a looping right.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Holl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph connects with a right hand. Holl shakes it off.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holl avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Holl is looking to counter the offense by Joseph and move into the clinch.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Joseph tries to keep at a distance but Holl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holl blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joseph takes a shot to the head.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flo Holl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holl.
#T1#
Holl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holl throws an elbow but misses.
Holl slows down the pace here.
Joseph tries to work over Holl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holl throws an elbow but misses.
Holl stalling.
Holl lands a nice knee to the body.
Holl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Holl has closed the distance and engaged Joseph in a clinch.
Joseph dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Holl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joseph.
Holl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land. #T2#
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Holl controls the action.
Joseph tries to work over Holl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holl misses with a body punch.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Holl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Joseph pushes Holl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holl. #BC2#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holl blocks a low kick nicely.
Holl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Holl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Holl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Holl takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Holl misses with a kick to the body.
Holl throws a low kick, looking for Joseph's leg but Joseph calmly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holl avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Joseph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holl tries to clinch up
and Joseph counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Holl counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holl lands with a light punch inside.
Holl blocks an uppercut.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph tries a body shot but Holl blocks it.
Holl trying to land knees to the body.
Holl tries to land knees in the clinch but Joseph avoids the damage to the body.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Holl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holl misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Good body shot from Joseph.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holls head.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Holl's head.
A head punch on the inside from Holl fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holl.
Holl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joseph avoids it.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Holl forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Holl lands an uppercut.
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holl blocks a body shot from Joseph.
A head punch on the inside from Holl fails to land.
A short right from Holl.
Holl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Joseph is trying to force a seperation but Holl has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Holl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Holl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holl lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joseph avoids it.
Joseph pushes Holl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joseph checks it well.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holl staying out of range there.
Holl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Holl misses with a straight left.
Holl lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Holl closes the distance and clinches.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holl blocking some punches.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Joseph.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Holl avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Holl.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holl.
Holl tries a knee to the head but Joseph blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joseph blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph cracks Holl with a nice body shot.#T3#
Holl missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Joseph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holl can pounce on him.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holl doesn't seem bothered though.
Holl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Joseph both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Holl misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph misses the jab.
Holl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joseph checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Holl motions for Joseph to come forward. Holl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Holl misses.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holl misses with a straight right.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Holl moved out of range nicely.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Holl connects with a single shot there.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Holl.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Holl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holl throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph cracks Holl with a good jab.#CL#
Holl closes the distance and clinches.
Joseph avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holl lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holl misses with an elbow strike.
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 Flo Holl.
I think Holl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Joseph has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mantle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Joseph scores with a jab. Mantle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph tries to clinch there but Mantle circles away.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Joseph tries to get set, Mantle tries to push him back and clinch up but Joseph manages to avoid the attempt.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph stuns Mantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantle scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Mantle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph pulls Mantle in close to prevent any damage.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Mantle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joseph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##ES2#
Joseph uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle is looking to counter punch.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Joseph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.#T3#
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Mantle counters by clinching up.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Mantle.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Mantle steps away.
Joseph is looking to clinch.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mantle gets a double leg takedown into Joseph's guard.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving. #T4#
Joseph is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph working a defensive guard here.
Mantle distracts Joseph with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mantle 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.
Mantle cracks Joseph with a solid left hand.
Mantle trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Joseph is trying to control the position but Mantle postures up.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Joseph slaps away a takedown attempt from Mantle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Mantle sees coming a mile off.
Joseph thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mantle rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Mantle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle lands an overhand right.#T1#
Joseph misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mantle prevents Joseph from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mantle is nestled in close to Joseph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mantle is trying to control. Joseph wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joseph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle passes to full mount!
Joseph is trying to stand up.
Joseph is bucking up trying to escape but Mantle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joseph is looking to improve his position but Mantle isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Mantle looking to finish Joseph with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joseph!
Joseph tries to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mantle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mantle lands a heavy elbow.
Mantle cracks Joseph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mantle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joseph is looking to escape.
Mantle lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Joseph in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Mantle controlling his opponent.
Joseph is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mantle with good strikes from the mount here!
Joseph is still in real trouble! Can Mantle finish him?
The referee warns Joseph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mantle controlling from mount.
Mantle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Joseph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mantle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joseph's face.
Joseph is desperately trying to improve his position but Mantle has a good base and remains in mount.
Joseph tries to hold on but Mantle postures up.
Mantle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mantle lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph tries to lock up and control but Mantle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mantle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Joseph bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mantle and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Fuguego closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. Fuguego pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fuguego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuguego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Fuguego counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joseph!
Joseph tries to buck Fuguego off but Fuguego is having none of it.
Joseph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fuguego controlling from side mount.
Joseph parries the strikes from Fuguego easily there. Fuguego is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joseph to escape.
Joseph tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuguego in side control, throwing shots but Joseph defends.
Joseph takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face as Fuguego controls the position.
Fuguego working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.
Fuguego working the ground and pound.
Joseph is trying to get back to his feet.
Fuguego looks up at the clock and then as Joseph takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fuguego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fuguego prevents Joseph from escaping the position.
Fuguego happy to just control the position for now.
Fuguego in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy. #T2#
Fuguego takes a little break here. Joseph wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fuguego 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.
Joseph wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing that Fuguego has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Fuguego is trying to get an arm triangle but Joseph is defending well.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego is working Joseph over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuguego is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joseph will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fuguego working the ground and pound.
Fuguego is working Joseph over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joseph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fuguego working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fuguego in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joseph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Joseph is looking to reverse the position.
Joseph is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joseph some visible discomfort.
Joseph gets back to half guard.
Fuguego is controlling the pace.
Fuguego is thwarting Joseph's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joseph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuguego shoots in but Joseph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Fuguego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fuguego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuguego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuguego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph catches Fuguego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuguego looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuguego. Fuguego obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuguego doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick from Fuguego, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Fuguego avoids nicely.
A jab from Fuguego does it's job there.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuguego.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph jabs Fuguego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fuguego. That one must have hurt.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Fuguego loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego checks the leg kick.#T2#
Fuguego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Joseph both land. Nice combination.
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.
Fuguego dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Fuguego feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuguego misses the jab.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Fuguego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Fuguego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Fuguego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuguego staying out of range there.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Joseph cracks Fuguego with a good jab.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Fuguego.
Joseph misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Joseph clobbers Fuguego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fuguego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph looks to throw a body kick
and Fuguego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joseph misses the body punch
and Fuguego counters with a left to the body.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuguego.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuguego.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuguego throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego scores with a nice body kick.
Fuguego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph throws a right hand that Fuguego ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuguego also avoids with ease.#T4#
A big left from Fuguego misses.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuguego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws the left hand but Fuguego avoids the punch easily.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Fuguego slips the punch.
Fuguego throws a quick counter kick to the body but Joseph avoids it.
Joseph slips under a jab from Fuguego.
Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
Joseph scores with a head kick.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph 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#
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Fuguego's leg. Fuguego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Fuguego digs a good hook to Joseph's body.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Fuguego with an uppercut!
Joseph throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Fuguego misses with a straight left.
Fuguego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Fuguego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joseph sprawls and moves away.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuguego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Joseph. #T1#
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.
Fuguego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Fuguego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuguego sets himself, and Joseph steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuguego avoids it this time.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuguego works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Fuguego shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joseph sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Fuguego saw that one coming.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuguego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Fuguego slips under a jab from Joseph.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Joseph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph swings for the body but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Fuguego throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joseph counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Fuguego moved out of range.
Fuguego throws a low kick, looking for Joseph's leg but Joseph calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuguego doesn't seem phased though.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph feints and then cracks Fuguego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuguego down.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Fuguego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Fuguego has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuguego wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Fuguego's ribcage. Fuguego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuguego tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuguego's efforts to push away.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands a body punch.
Fuguego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Fuguego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Joseph takes a swing at Fuguego's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Fuguego counters with a shoot takedown. Joseph fights it but they end up in guard.
Fuguego is standing up over Joseph. Joseph looks to escape but Fuguego dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Fuguego looks up at the clock and then as Joseph takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fuguego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joseph is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fuguego asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fuguego lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Joseph down.
Alphonse Fuguego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph controls the position for a moment.
Fuguego prevents Joseph from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C270: Tosen vs Payer IV
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with the left hand. Joseph knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Joseph.
Joseph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination. Joseph sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph clobbers Jurgensen Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joseph throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Joseph defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph lands with a nice combination. Jurgensen Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Joseph clinches up with Jurgensen Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joseph's brow. #BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.#T2#
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joseph duly obliges.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph thumps Jurgensen Sanchez with a low kick.
Joseph takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a double jab
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Joseph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez pushes him off.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
Joseph misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with the left hand. Joseph knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurgensen Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Joseph is wise to it.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Joseph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph is looking to wear down Jurgensen Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Jurgensen Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jurgensen Sanchez thinking.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the body punch
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jurgensen Sanchez thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jurgensen Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Joseph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jurgensen Sanchez back to the cage. Joseph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.#CL#
Joseph moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Joseph.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to break free but Joseph has control.
Jurgensen Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Jurgensen Sanchez controls his hands.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph tries to break the clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is controlling the position.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jurgensen Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Jurgensen Sanchez controls the action.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez. #BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Joseph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Jurgensen Sanchez does no damage.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jurgensen Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Jurgensen Sanchez's body. Jurgensen Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Joseph avoids it with no problem.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph misses with a shot to the body
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a body kick that stops Joseph in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Joseph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's way through Joseph's defenses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Joseph moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joseph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Joseph bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurgensen Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Joseph swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Jurgensen Sanchez coming out on top.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Jurgensen Sanchez there.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.
Joseph scores with a shot to the body.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.#T4#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph tries to bum rush Jurgensen Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph ducks right into an uppercut from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Joseph is wise to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
Well Joseph 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
An out of breath Jihadi Joseph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C262: Albatross vs Femme II
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Joseph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Dixon's head back.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dixon.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Dixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Joseph seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph tries to counter by clinching up but Dixon breaks away and moves out of range.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph slips a straight right by Dixon.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph. #T2#
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Joseph is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Joseph with a hook.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a quick counter head kick but Dixon was just out of range.
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Dixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it. #T3##CL#
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon goes for a takedown attempt but Joseph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Dixon's body. Dixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Joseph lands with a hook. Dixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joseph lands a high kick!
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Joseph misses #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joseph!
Joseph throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Joseph cracks Dixon with an open hand slap.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon scores with a three punch combo!
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Dixon slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Joseph misses the body punch
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dixon connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a series of strikes. Dixon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joseph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.#T4#
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Joseph takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joseph tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph tries to work over Dixon's front leg with a kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joseph defends it well.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dixon sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Joseph lands an overhand right.#T1#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Joseph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joseph takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph slips under a jab from Dixon.
A quick step to the side and Joseph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Dixon misses. #CL#
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Joseph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Dixon has Joseph pressed against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Dixon keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joseph blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
Well Joseph 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C254: Obaminator vs Machado II
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph scores with a push kick.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Demenok throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Joseph tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demenok swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok blocks a leg kick.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Joseph tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Demenok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing. #T3#
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Demenok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demenok paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Joseph throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok avoids the body shot from Joseph.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Joseph clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joseph throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Joseph closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph taking a breather.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Joseph lands with a left to the head.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow. #BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Demenok tries to get set, Joseph tries to push him back and clinch up but Demenok manages to avoid the attempt.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
Demenok throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demenok, pushing him back against the cage.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Joseph.
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jihadi Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Joseph. #BC#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demenok misses the jab.#T3#
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Joseph swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Joseph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Demenok will feel that in the morning.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Joseph with a jab.
Joseph throws a right hand that Demenok ducks under and follows up with a left that Demenok also avoids with ease.
Joseph swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.#T4#
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Joseph clinches up with Demenok and pushes him back against the cage.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
#BC#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph moves to clinch but Demenok breaks away
and Demenok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok counters with a nice body shot.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Joseph takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Joseph closes the distance and pushes Demenok back into the cage.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Demenok works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Demenok.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land. #T1#
Demenok tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Demenok tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Demenok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demenok lands a left hand.
#BC#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph misses with a body punch
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph throws a combination. Demenok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joseph scores with a jab. Demenok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok checks a low kick from Joseph.#T4#
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demenok at a distance.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok checks a leg kick.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Joseph drives through and clinches with Demenok against the cage.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
A very excited looking Jihadi Joseph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph lands with a hook. Ferkingstad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joseph misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferkingstad. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferkingstad.
Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferkingstad to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph scores with a jab. Ferkingstad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad connects with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Ferkingstad bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Joseph! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Joseph wants to control but Ferkingstad passes easily into half guard.
Joseph is still in real trouble! Can Ferkingstad finish him?
Joseph trying to control but Ferkingstad postures up.
Ferkingstad controlling the action here.#T1#
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joseph seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferkingstad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joseph tries to get to full guard but Ferkingstad has control of the leg.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph wants to control but Ferkingstad is keeping busy.
Ferkingstad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joseph holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Joseph is trying to stand.
Ferkingstad prevents Joseph from improving his position.
Ferkingstad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferkingstad trying to control from half guard but Joseph is working away.
Joseph tries to roll over but Ferkingstad keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
It looked like Ferkingstad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Joseph.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph wants to clinch up but Ferkingstad keeps it at a distance.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter punch.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Ferkingstad defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Ferkingstad throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferkingstad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferkingstad.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Joseph closes the distance and pushes Ferkingstad back into the cage.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph cracks Ferkingstad with a good jab.
Ferkingstad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph tries to clinch but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Ferkingstad's body.
Joseph ducks right into an uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head. #CL#
Ferkingstad clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ferkingstad pulls guard.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Ferkingstad blocks nicely.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joseph trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferkingstad's guard.
Ferkingstad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Joseph showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Joseph closes the distance and pushes Ferkingstad back into the cage.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Ferkingstad pushes Joseph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferkingstad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferkingstad has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looking to stall.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Joseph gets through Ferkingstad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain a safe position but Joseph gets an underhook and turns Ferkingstad into the cage.
Ferkingstad missing with knees to the body.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Ferkingstad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Ferkingstad's belly button to the back.
Joseph feints and then cracks Ferkingstad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferkingstad down.
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down. #T4#
Ferkingstad thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Ferkingstad throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Joseph has managed to clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands an uppercut.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferkingstad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Ferkingstad works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferkingstad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ferkingstad rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph gets through Ferkingstad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Ferkingstad gets control of Joseph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferkingstad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferkingstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joseph wanted to stand there but Ferkingstad had control of the position.
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joseph is fighting to break Ferkingstad's control of his arms but Ferkingstad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferkingstad is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferkingstad is pushing down on Joseph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joseph is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferkingstad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joseph is trying to stand back up but Ferkingstad is controlling him
Ferkingstad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joseph preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2##ES2#
Joseph kicks Ferkingstad off and gets back to his feet.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Ferkingstad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Ferkingstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joseph in his tracks.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Ferkingstad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferkingstad avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ferkingstad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Ferkingstad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.#CL2#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Still in the clinch, Ferkingstad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ferkingstad as the two fighters clinch.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Joseph against the cage.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
A short left from Ferkingstad.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferkingstad.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferkingstad lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Ferkingstad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Joseph tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joseph is keeping busy.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferkingstad is looking to control Joseph's arms but Joseph gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferkingstad has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Well Ferkingstad 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Courtial paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Courtial misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Courtial.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCourtial.
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Joseph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial digs a right hand into Joseph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joseph's gas tank.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Courtial has double underhooks. #T1#
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph cracks Courtial with a nice body shot.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Joseph. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial misses with a hook.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
Joseph swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
#CL2#
Joseph pushes Courtial up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
A right hand to the body from Courtial.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph can't break the clinch.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Joseph lands a body shot.
A short left from Courtial.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Joseph tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Courtial is avoiding it.
#T3#
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial swinging wildly here.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
Courtial misses with a looping right.#T4#
Courtial staying out of range there.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Courtial connects with a right hand. Joseph shakes it off.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Courtial lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joseph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Courtial slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Courtial stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Courtial has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joseph throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Courtial's defenses.
Courtial on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
Courtial looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Courtial went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Courtial in his tracks.
Joseph scores with a jab.#T1#
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial slips a jab from Joseph.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Nice cross by Courtial.
Courtial thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head 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!
Joseph throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph misses with a hook.
It looked like Courtial was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Courtial, pushing him back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
A short right from Joseph.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Joseph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Joseph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial lands with a right hand.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph moves out of range as Courtial throws a body kick.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Courtial works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Joseph throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Courtial drives through and clinches with Joseph against the cage.
#BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Courtial has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Courtial misses.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Joseph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Courtial throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Joseph's front leg but catches the back leg as Joseph tries to avoid it.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph lands with a slapping head kick.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Courtial seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Joseph blocks a low kick nicely.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.#T1#
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joseph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Joseph cracks Courtial with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Courtial avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Courtial with a nice calf kick.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Courtial throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Courtial.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Joseph lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Courtial on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial checks a leg kick nicely.
Courtial takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Courtial steps away.
Courtial slips a straight right by Joseph.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Courtial misses its target.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Courtial ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range. #T4#
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Courtial throws a solid leg kick but Joseph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Courtial.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joseph works Courtial's body with a nice hook.
Courtial moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joseph 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Our winner, Jihadi Joseph, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 276
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Aalto checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joseph checks a leg kick.
Aalto throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Joseph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aalto.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Aalto.
Joseph lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Joseph.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aalto lands with a left to the head.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto. #TD2#
Aalto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aalto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aalto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joseph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joseph won't allow Aalto to sweep him here. #T1#
Joseph looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aalto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aalto is looking for a triangle but Joseph pushes his legs off easily.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Aalto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Joseph works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Aalto connects with a single shot there.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aalto's sensitive parts.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Aalto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joseph won't be happy with that.
Aalto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aalto tries to move to mount but Joseph blocks the move with his legs.
Aalto 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.
Aalto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aalto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Aalto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joseph, who protects the arm well.
Joseph prevents Aalto from improving position. #T3##SUB2#
Aalto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joseph has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aalto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joseph is avoiding damage well.
Joseph prevents Aalto from improving position.
Joseph holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joseph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Aalto rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Joseph's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Aalto controls the action.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Aalto is trying to trip Joseph. He has hold of a leg but Joseph is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aalto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aalto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass.
Aalto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aalto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joseph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aalto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass.
Aalto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joseph with a nice cross.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Aalto throws a right hand that misses
and Joseph counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Aalto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joseph isn't going anywhere.
Joseph stops Aalto from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph dodges the ground and pound from Aalto.#SUB2#
Aalto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joseph has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Aalto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joseph has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Aalto crashes against the mat.
Aalto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joseph is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joseph is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from Aalto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aalto throws a strike aimed at the side of Joseph's head but Joseph avoids it well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aalto 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.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aalto tries to score with some ground and pound. Joseph controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aalto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joseph is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Aalto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aalto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joseph holding on.
Aalto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joseph is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aalto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Joseph avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aalto.
Aalto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aalto moves into full mount!
Joseph wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aalto.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aalto can do to turn this around?
Aalto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aalto with shots to the head and body - Joseph looks very uncomfortable down there.
Joseph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aalto lands a big shot there that rocks Joseph but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Aalto has isolated one of Joseph's arms. Joseph looking to fight him off but Aalto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Aalto!
A very excited looking Michael Aalto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 272
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Joseph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Jean Baptiste's ribs.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with an open hand slap.
Joseph checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Joseph.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph stuns Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jean Baptiste wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Joseph.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down.
Jean Baptiste thows a leg kick but Joseph checks it
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean Baptiste wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
As Jean Baptiste backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joseph checks it well.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Joseph. #T4#
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy uppercut
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste just manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jean Baptistes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph misses with a hook
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph stuns Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jean Baptiste! But no joy.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good low kick that Joseph was not able to check.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Jean Baptiste thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Joseph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Jean Baptiste throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Jean Baptiste with an uppercut!
Jean Baptiste has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Jean Baptiste's head.
Jean Baptiste dips to his left and cracks Joseph with an uppercut!
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph misses with a body shot
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Joseph.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jean Baptiste takes one to the side of the head.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jean Baptiste has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Joseph saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Jean Baptiste scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph misses the jab.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Jean Baptiste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph tried to counter with a leg kick but Jean Baptiste avoided it.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Joseph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joseph misses with a looping left.#T2#
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Joseph throws a body kick.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Jean Baptiste sees coming a mile off.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a low kick but Joseph moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joseph misses with a looping left.#T3#
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph tries a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Jean Baptiste's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jean Baptiste connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Joseph moves out of range easily.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Joseph takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Joseph down.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch up.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste thinks about the counter body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jean Baptiste. That did some damage!
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brady Jean Baptiste.
Well Jean Baptiste 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 263
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Tax Payer.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Tax Payer avoids it with no problem.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Tax Payer clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Tax Payer fails to land.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph working hard to break the clinch.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Joseph slips under a jab.#T2#
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
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!
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tax Payer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tax Payer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Tax Payer walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Tax Payer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joseph.
Tax Payer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tax Payer throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tax Payer.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Tax Payer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Joseph with the inside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tax Payer has time to react.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Tax Payer moves his leg out of the way.
Tax Payer throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph throws a combination. Tax Payer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph cracks Tax Payer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
Joseph misses with a body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Tax Payer's head.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Tax Payer down.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Tax Payer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tax Payer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tax Payer throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph is leaning against Tax Payer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Tax Payer blocks the leg kick.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Tax Payer didn't see that one coming.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a series of punches but Tax Payer avoids them all with ease.
Tax Payer with a nice calf kick.
Joseph throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Tax Payer.
It looked like Tax Payer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Tax Payer saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph sizes up Tax Payer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jab from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer is looking for a counter combo.
Tax Payer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Tax Payer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph swats away the attempt to clinch by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer wants to clinch.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tax Payer if he has to take too many more of those.
Joseph works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Tax Payer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Tax Payer to acknowledge the strikes.
Tax Payer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Joseph clobbers Tax Payer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Tax Payer.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range. #T1#
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Tax Payer avoids them all with ease.
Joseph takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer misses with a wild combination.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Tax Payer jumps back.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph tries a low kick but Tax Payer avoids it.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Tax Payer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch.
Tax Payer misses with the head strike.
Joseph misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tax Payer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tax Payer. That did some damage!
Joseph throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
#T3##CL#
Tax Payer pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a body punch.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Tax Payer controls the action.
Tax Payer tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tax Payer.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tax Payer with a body shot.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.#T4#
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer misses with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Tax Payer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tax Payer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Joseph misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Tax Payer avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph jabs at Tax Payer's body.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Tax Payer walks into a left hand.
Jab by Tax Payer.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Tax Payer didn't see that one coming.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch.
Joseph swats away the attempt to clinch by Tax Payer.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tax Payer defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Joseph misses the jab.#T2##CL#
Tax Payer gets a clinch.
Tax Payer has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Donk. Joseph catches Tax Payer right on the button with a cross.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Tax Payer moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tax Payer's elbow.
Joseph tries a body shot but Tax Payer blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax Payer.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer lands a left hand.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Tax Payer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tax Payer blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tax Payer ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Tax Payer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph jabs Tax Payer right on the nose. Tax Payer blinks but takes it well.
Tax Payer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Tax Payer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer stalks Joseph and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joseph's face. Joseph staggers backwards, shaken.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tax Payer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph lands with a hook. Tax Payer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick nicely.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tax Payer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Tax Payer wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Joseph.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tax Payer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tax Payer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a nice leg kick.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joseph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tax Payer doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
#T2#
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Tax Payer defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer tries to clinch there but Joseph circles away.
Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Tax Payer's front leg but catches the back leg as Tax Payer tries to avoid it.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Tax Payer blocks a leg kick.
Tax Payer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joseph really felt that one!#T3#
Joseph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Tax Payer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tax Payer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joseph.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
Tax Payer lands a left hand.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Tax Payer.
Joseph is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tax Payer working aggressively here.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Joseph misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax Payer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tax Payer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Tax Payer flashes Joseph a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Joseph's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Joseph crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tax Payer punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Finnish Tax Payer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 258
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Jimenez throws a push kick but Joseph slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jimenez is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Jimenez's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Jimenez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joseph lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
Jimenez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jimenez.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Jimenez moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimenez.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimenez controls his hands.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph is trying to push Jimenez away but Jimenez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jimenez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joseph tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jimenez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Joseph wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Jimenez avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Jimenez lands a right hand.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
#BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez misses with a body kick.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Joseph didn't see that one coming.
Jimenez moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joseph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jimenez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.#T4#
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Joseph avoids nicely.
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!
Joseph throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez is looking to counter the offense by Joseph and move into the clinch.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.#T2#
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
A left lands for Joseph.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Joseph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jimenez will feel that in the morning.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph with a hook.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jimenez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jimenez.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph 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#
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimenez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Joseph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Jimenez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joseph duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Joseph.
Jimenez slips a jab from Joseph.
Jimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph punishes Jimenez's body with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Joseph feints a counter leg kick.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Jimenez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez lunges at Joseph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joseph's hand. #T4#
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
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!
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joseph lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph connects with a jab.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diogo Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi Joseph.
I've got Joseph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 252
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Femme. Femme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph throws the kick towards the body but Femme avoids it.
Femme throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.#CL#
Joseph drives through and clinches with Femme against the cage.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Joseph.
Femme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Femme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Femme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Femme misses.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Femme is out of range.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph cracks Femme with a good jab.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Femme moves away from the strike by Joseph. #T1#
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Femme misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Joseph tries to work over Femme's front leg with a kick but Femme checks it.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Femme.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Femme moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Femme ducks down to avoid it.
Femme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joseph counters with a nice low kick that buckles Femme's knee momentarily.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Femme is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Femme blocks a jab.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Joseph works Femme's body with a nice hook.
Femme cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Femme scores with a nice right hand.
Femme sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Femme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joseph as he avoids it easily.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Femme.
Femme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Femme's head back.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
A big left from Femme misses.
Femme works the jab nicely.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Femme's body.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Femme avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nice shot by Femme.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Femme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Femme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph works the jab nicely.
Femme drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Femme is able to avoid easily.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph keeps Femme at a distance using the push kick.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Joseph slips a jab from Femme.
Femme checks a low kick from Joseph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph scores with the left hand. Femme knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joseph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Femme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Femme throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a left to the body.
Femme scores with a hook.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Femme's shoulder, as Femme tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Femme's body.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
A left lands for Femme.
Joseph slips under a jab from Femme.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Femme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Femme might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Femme misses.
Joseph doesn't manage to clinch there - Femme circles away.
Femme takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Femme misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Femme pushes him off.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme moves out of range of the body kick from Joseph.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Femme misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joseph.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Femme ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Femme misses.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Femme's knee but Femme avoids it well.
Joseph is looking to clinch.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Joseph throws the left hand but Femme avoids the punch easily.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph scores with a jab. Femme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A jab from Femme misses.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Femme knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Femme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joseph doesn't seem phased though.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Femme walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
As Femme backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Femme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Femme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Femme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Femme moves away and avoids it.
Femme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Femme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme's corner calls for a 1-2. Femme obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target. #T2#
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Femme is able to avoid easily.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph feints and then cracks Femme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Femme down.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Femme lands with a cross.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph lands a jab to Femme's midsection.
Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Femme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Femme needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Joseph slips under a jab from Femme.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Femme scores with a jab. Joseph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme moves out of range of the body kick from Joseph.
#T3#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Femme.#CL#
Joseph takes the fight into the clinch.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Femme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Femme tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Femmes head.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Femme lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Joseph is leaning against Femme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Femme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Femme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Femme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joseph seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Femme can turn it around.
Femme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Femme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Femme blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Femme misses with the head strike.
Femme can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Femme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Femme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Femme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a head kick but Femme moves out of range.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Femme throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
As Femme backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Femme checks the leg kick.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Femme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Femme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Femme.
Some bone on bone action there as Femme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Femme avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Femme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Femme checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Femme swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph walks into a jab.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Femme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Femme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Femme throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Femme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Femme darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Joseph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joseph there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Femme misses.
Femme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joseph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Femme checks a low kick from Joseph.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joseph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph jabs Femme to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Joseph defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Joseph.
Femme throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Femme misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Femme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Femme throws out a counter right but Joseph avoids it with no problem.
Femme checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Femme's shoulder, as Femme tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph throws a hook but Femme avoids it easily.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme checks a leg kick.
Femme avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Femme lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Femme throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Femme coming out on top.
Femme connects with a body shot.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Femme needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Femme takes one to the side of the head.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph misses with a low kick.#T4#
Femme misses with a right hand
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph sizes up Femme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Femme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joseph's hands.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Femme throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
A jab from Femme misses.
Femme swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Femme lands a lovely overhand right.
Femme slips under a jab from Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Violent Femme just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Femme avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph with a hook.
Femme lands an overhand right.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Femme.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Femme connects with a body shot.
Joseph scores with a push kick.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Femme takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Femme throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Femme avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph misses with a leg kick.
Joseph misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Femme drives through with a takedown into guard.
Femme's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Femme is continuing to stall.#T2#
The adventures of Femme the control monster continue. Boring.
Joseph trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Femme stays in close to Joseph's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Joseph swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Femme tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Femme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph thuds his shin into the meat of Femme's side.
Femme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Femme throws an off balance right hand
and Joseph counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Femme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joseph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Femme is out of range.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Femme.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme misses with a lunging right hand
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Femme throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme digs a good hook to Joseph's body.
Nice shot lands for Femme.#CL#
Joseph clinches with his opponent.
Femme blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Femme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Femme slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Femme's front leg but catches the back leg as Femme tries to avoid it.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Femme.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Femme checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Joseph moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Femme moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Femme jumps back.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Femme checks it.
The crowd cheers as Femme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joseph doesn't seem phased though.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Femme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Joseph jabs Femme to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Femme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Femme moved away.
Femme takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Femme.
Joseph moves out of range as Femme strikes.
A big right from Femme misses.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Joseph throws a low kick but Femme avoids it.
Femme throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Femme checks the leg kick.
Joseph throws a head kick but Femme moves out of range.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Donk. Joseph catches Femme right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Joseph thumps Femme with a low kick.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph tried to counter with a leg kick but Femme avoided it.
Femme walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joseph.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Femme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Femme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Femme.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Femme's head but Femme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Femme misses.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Femme scores with a shot to the body.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Femme circles away and keeps his distance.
Femme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.#T3#
A big left from Femme misses.
Joseph is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph walks into a jab.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme misses the jab.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Femme has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Joseph.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Femme lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.#T4#
Joseph slips a jab from Femme.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme checks the leg kick.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Femme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Femme checks it.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Femme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Femme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Femme throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Femme misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Violent Femme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Femme misses with a looping left.
Femme throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Violent Femme.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Violent Femme!
Violent Femme is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 247
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Jean Baptiste thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Joseph takes one on the button.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph throws a push kick but Jean Baptiste slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste is wise to it.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Joseph.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Jean Baptiste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy right hand. Joseph should have avoided that one.
Joseph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph with a jab.
Jean Baptiste does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a low kick but Joseph moves his leg out of the way.
Joseph catches Jean Baptiste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Joseph lunges at Jean Baptiste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jean Baptiste's hand. #T2#
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Joseph.
Joseph moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Donk. Joseph catches Jean Baptiste right on the button with a cross.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jean Baptiste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.#T3#
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping right.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Jean Baptiste fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Jean Baptiste.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Joseph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jean Baptiste is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Jean Baptiste fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a good cross that connects.
Jean Baptiste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joseph counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jean Baptiste's knee momentarily.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jean Baptiste's sensitive parts.
Jean Baptiste bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Joseph throws a head kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Jean Baptiste's leg but Jean Baptiste calmly moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Jean Baptiste's knee but Jean Baptiste avoids it well.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph lands a really nice looking cross but Jean Baptiste seems unphased.
Joseph throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with an outside leg kick.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph. #CL#
Jean Baptiste gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Jean Baptiste digs a right hand underneath Joseph's ribcage. Joseph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jean Baptiste.#T3#
Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Jean Baptiste has him pressed against the cage.
Jean Baptiste has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joseph is keeping busy.#BC2#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jean Baptiste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jean Baptiste seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph pushes Jean Baptiste back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph pushes Jean Baptiste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Brady Jean Baptiste has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Joseph.
A head kick by Jean Baptiste misses
and Joseph counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Jean Baptiste's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste blocks a leg kick.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks the body kick.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joseph takes a step back to recover.
Jean Baptiste is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Good work by Jean Baptiste as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joseph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Jean Baptiste as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste. #T2#
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Joseph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Jean Baptiste saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Jean Baptiste moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste swings widly with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph tries to work over Jean Baptiste's front leg with a kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste wants to clinch.#T4#
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jean Baptiste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from Jean Baptiste
and Joseph counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jean Baptiste's knee momentarily.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean Baptiste tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Jean Baptiste's leg but Jean Baptiste calmly moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jean Baptiste works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste with a jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jean Baptiste.
Joseph motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
It appears Jean Baptiste was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jean Baptiste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
A left lands for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Jean Baptiste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jean Baptiste as he connects with a hook.
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Jean Baptiste rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Joseph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joseph ducks right into an uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Joseph strikes.#T1#
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Joseph slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Jean Baptiste is predictable there
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jean Baptiste on the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste moves in looking to clinch but Joseph pushes him off.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joseph momentarily.
Joseph motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
Jean Baptiste tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph thumps Jean Baptiste with a low kick.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joseph checks it well.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jean Baptiste appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Brady Jean Baptiste.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joseph - the referee stops the clock and Bang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joseph. Bang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target. #CL#
Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joseph is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Joseph takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.#T1#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Joseph.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bang is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.#T2#
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Joseph throws a nice head kick!
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bang doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Joseph feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Joseph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Bang.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bang momentarily.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Bang moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.
Joseph clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joseph. Bang shrugs it off though.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Bang swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Bang takes one on the button.
Joseph throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
It looked like Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang misses with an uppercut
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Bang cracks Joseph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.#T3#
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Joseph.
Bang throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.#CL#
Bang rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Bang lands a right hand.
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!
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
Joseph tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
A counter left hand to the body from Bang misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Bang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Bang is wise to it.
Bang misses with a low kick.#T1#
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Bang checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Bang.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Joseph throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bang backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Bang's head back.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Bang's defenses. #T3#
Bang slips a straight right by Joseph.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.#T4#
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Bang tries to clinch up but Joseph circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joseph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
A relieved looking Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bang forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joseph walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph backing away here, and Bang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bang counters with a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joseph's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Joseph finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Bang clinches.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Joseph digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
Bang blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bang's efforts to push away.#BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Bang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bang walks into a left hand.
Bang moves to clinch but Joseph breaks away
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph lands the left hand.#T3#
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang counters with a body kick.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang closes the distance but Joseph moves to the side
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Joseph.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph catches Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joseph!
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Joseph cracks Bang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head. #T1#
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joseph delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Good work by Bang as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Bang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joseph is trying to push Bang away but Bang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Bang lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.#CL2#
Bang closes the distance and pushes Joseph back into the cage.#T4#
Bang blocking some punches.
Lemmy Bang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Bang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Bang misses.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Bang rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Bang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joseph.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Joseph throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Joseph scores with a head kick. Bang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Bang digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Bang rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joseph to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A big right from Bang misses.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Bang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bang staying out of range there.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Joseph cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Bang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Joseph misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joseph wants to slow Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Bang slips under a jab from Joseph.
Joseph misses with the body kick
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Bang is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph clearly takes that round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Joseph bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joseph checks a low kick from Bang.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Joseph bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Joseph lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bang has knocked Joseph down with a huge combo! Bang steps away and waves a wobbly Joseph back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Joseph is rocked!
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Bang counters with a big left hand that crumples Joseph! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Joseph wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Jimenez has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Joseph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Jimenez off balance momentarily.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jimenez.#T1#
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Jimenez's legs.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimenez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Joseph wants to slow Jimenez down by chopping away at his legs.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph punishes Jimenez's body with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez with a nice calf kick.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Joseph.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the head.
Joseph swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jimenez misses with a few strikes there.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.#T3#
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Jimenez counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jimenez.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jimenez moved away.
Jimenez clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Jimenez's body. Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Joseph.
#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Jimenez. That snapped Joseph's head back.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jimenez scores with a hook.
Jimenez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick
and Joseph counters with a leg kick.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Jimenez misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimenez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez goes for a double leg but Joseph avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joseph continues to drive forward.
Joseph lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joseph throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Joseph misses. #T1#
Jimenez tries to clinch up but Joseph circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Jimenez clinches with his opponent.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Jimenez looking to stall.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joseph counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Jimenez with a nice calf kick.
Jimenez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jimenez backs up against the cage.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Joseph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jimenez. #T3#
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Jimenez's body. Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Joseph gets tackled into the cage by Jimenez. Jimenez maintains the clinch.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jimenez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Jimenez.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Jimenez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph blocking some punches.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimenez wants to stall.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jimenez blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jimenez.
Jimenez prevents a body shot from Joseph. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimenez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nice shot by Joseph.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Jimenez lands an overhand right.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jimenez scores with a one two! Joseph had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Joseph lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Joseph misses.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a combination
and Joseph counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Jimenez.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jimenez tries to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez throws a head kick that Joseph semi-blocks.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Jimenez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Jimenez's head.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a nice looking jab.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jimenez.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jimenez tries a low kick but Joseph avoids it.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jimenez scores with a jab.
Jimenez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimenez.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimenez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jimenez.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Joseph circles away.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimenez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joseph.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez misses the jab.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jimenez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Jimenez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Joseph is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jimenez with a body shot.
Joseph takes one on the button.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a takedown but Joseph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jimenez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph cracks Jimenez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Jimenez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez slips a jab from Joseph.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez slips a jab from Joseph.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
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!#CL#
Jimenez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Jimenez. #T4#
Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez dives in for a single leg takedown but Joseph sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Jimenez has double underhooks. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Joseph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimenez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joseph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jimenez somewhat.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph lands a jab to Jimenez's midsection.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Jimenez needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Joseph.
A punch lands to the side of Jimenez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph cracks Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a straight right. #T2#
Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimenez punishes Joseph's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph motions for Jimenez to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Joseph's head.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
#CL#
Jimenez clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
Jimenez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Jimenez prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jimenez.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Jimenez has double underhooks.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jimenez.
Joseph tries a body shot but Jimenez blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimenez.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Jimenez wants to clinch.#T4#
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Jimenez. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph with a jab.
Jimenez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joseph's sensitive parts.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Diogo Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph is the new featherweight champion!
Jihadi Joseph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joseph is looking to slow Idowu down with leg kicks.
A lazy body kick from Joseph
and Idowu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Idowu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph feints and then cracks Idowu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idowu down.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idowu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Idowu avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Idowu lands with a right hand.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Idowu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Idowu.
Idowu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joseph. That one must have hurt.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Idowu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Idowu scrambles back to his feet.
Idowu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Idowu throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Idowu steps away.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Idowu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Idowu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Idowu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Idowu pushes him off.#T3#
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Idowu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph jabs at Idowu's body.
Idowu throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idowu with a body shot.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idowu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Idowu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Joseph drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Idowu blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Idowu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idowu. #T4#
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Idowu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
#BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Idowu throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Idowu.
Idowu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body punch
and Idowu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Idowu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idowu's sensitive parts.
Idowu wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Idowu blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Joseph throws the kick towards the body but Idowu avoids it.
Idowu is looking for a counter combo.
Idowu misses the body punch
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph jabs Idowu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Idowu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joseph lands a front kick.
Idowu walks into a left hand. #T1#
Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph motions for Idowu to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Idowu lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Idowu misses with the combination.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Idowu's ribs.#T2#
Joseph clobbers Idowu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Idowu is looking to counter punch.
Joseph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph moves out of range as Idowu strikes.
Idowu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Idowu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph looks for the body kick but Idowu saw that one coming.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Idowu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.#T3#
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Idowu is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Idowu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joseph jabs at Idowu's body.
Idowu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Idowu throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Idowu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Idowu scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idowu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Idowu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Idowu.#CL2#
Joseph takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Idowu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A hook to the body from Joseph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Idowu avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Idowu tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Idowu misses the shot to the body.
Idowu is looking to wear down Joseph with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph throws a lazy head kick
and Idowu counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Idowu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu throws a lazy uppercut
and Idowu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.
Idowu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Idowu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Idowu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Idowu checks a leg kick.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Idowu under the eye.
Joseph throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Idowu slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joseph.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Idowu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Joseph tries a low kick but Idowu avoids it.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Idowu is out of range.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Idowu. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idowu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idowu's sensitive parts.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Idowu tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Idowu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Idowu.
Joseph throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
Idowu throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Idowu is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Idowu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Idowu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.
Joseph throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Idowu throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idowu misses with a body shot.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Idowu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Idowu's legs.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Idowu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph lands a jab.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Idowu's body.#T4#
Joseph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Joseph sizes up Idowu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imani Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idowu takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Joseph misses.
Joseph cracks Idowu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idowu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph is looking to slow Idowu down with leg kicks.
Idowu moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joseph 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 214
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bang misses with a body kick.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bang.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Joseph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang's head.
A head kick by Bang misses
and Joseph counters with a good low kick that Bang was not able to check.
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Bang's legs.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Bang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Bang throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Joseph blocks the low kick.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Bang.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bang staying out of range there.
Bang thinks about the counter body kick.
Bang throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Bang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Bang looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Bang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang scores with a sloppy right hand. Joseph should have avoided that one.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Bang has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Bang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bang.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Joseph thumps Bang with a low kick.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Joseph misses the jab.
Bang throws out a counter right but Joseph avoids it with no problem.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Joseph with a hook.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Bang misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph fakes the leg kick and cracks Bang in the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bang misses.
Bang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bang. That's going to slow Joseph down.
Nice body kick from Joseph.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Bang forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents a body shot from Joseph. #BC#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Bang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bang.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.#T3#
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Joseph.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bang misses.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Joseph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Joseph tries to keep at a distance but Bang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joseph smiles and moves away.
Bang thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Joseph throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Joseph backing away here, and Bang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Joseph scores with a body shot.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Bang moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bang clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Joseph lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Bang tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Bang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Bang ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang lands the left hand.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
Joseph is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Bang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bang.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph clearly takes that round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Joseph misses.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Bang tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Joseph lands.#T1#
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Joseph swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.
Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Bang.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph checks a low kick from Bang.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Bang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Bang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Joseph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
A big left from Joseph misses.
A little jabbing left from Bang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Bang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a left hand
and Bang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joseph really felt that one!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Bang gets a clinch.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph had his way with Lemmy Bang in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bang back to the cage. Joseph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bang throws a head kick that half lands.
Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph tried to counter with a leg kick but Bang avoided it.
A left lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph misses the jab.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Joseph is rocked!#T3#
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bang drops Joseph with a huge uppercut! Joseph drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bang is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Lemmy Bang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimenez shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Jimenez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Jimenez.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimenez.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Jimenez stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Jimenez swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Joseph slips a jab from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimenez tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jimenez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
As Joseph looks to move away, Jimenez throws a big counter combo but Joseph just gets out of the way.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Jimenez's leg but Jimenez calmly moves out of range.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Joseph blocks the leg kick.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jimenez clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joseph slips a jab from Jimenez.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph cracks Jimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Joseph takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces Jimenez off the cage and back into range.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Jimenez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Joseph tries to work over Jimenez's front leg with a kick but Jimenez checks it.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jimenez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jimenez's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joseph moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez scores with a nice head shot.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
A nice side step and Joseph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Jimenez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph slips a jab from Jimenez.
Joseph scores with a head kick. Jimenez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.#T2#
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez stalks Joseph and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joseph's face. Joseph staggers backwards, shaken.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez scores with a jab.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Jimenez misses with the body kick
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3#
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.#CL#
Jimenez pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Jimenez blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jimenez momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Jimenez down.
Joseph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Jimenez misses its target.
Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimenez sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimenez clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but Jimenez moved away.
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez moves out of range as Joseph throws a body kick.
Jimenez swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez cracks Joseph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Joseph cracks Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jimenez defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Jimenez catches Joseph right on the button with a cross.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez throws a low kick but Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Jimenez fails with the takedown.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.#T3#
Jimenez defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Jimenez misses its target.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph counters with a left to the body.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Joseph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jimenez.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph scores with a jab. Jimenez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Jimenez clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
Jimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Jimenez's head back.
Jimenez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts. #T1#
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
Joseph feints and then cracks Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimenez down.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joseph on the side of the head.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez slips under a jab.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joseph defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.#T3#
Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jimenez doesn't seem bothered though.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joseph - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters with a low kick, right behind Jimenez 's knee.
Jimenez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Jimenez connects with a high kick.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez misses with a hook
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jimenez.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Joseph.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces Jimenez off the cage and back into range.
Joseph throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Joseph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Jimenez's head back.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
Joseph takes one on the button.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jimenez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph jabs Jimenez right on the nose. Jimenez blinks but takes it well.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Joseph walks into a jab.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Jimenez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
Jimenez with a nice calf kick.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimenez avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well. #TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joseph did well to prevent Jimenez getting side control.
Joseph makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Jimenez scores with a four punch combination!
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Jimenez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jimenez lunges at Joseph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joseph's hand.
Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joseph momentarily.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph cracks Jimenez with a good jab.
Diogo Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi Joseph.
Well Joseph 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Jihadi Joseph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 202
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joseph lands with a cross.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Josephs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Joseph.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Joseph throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Joseph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joseph on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands an overhand right.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Joseph slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joseph misses the jab.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit jabs at Joseph's body.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Joseph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Joseph with a good jab.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joseph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Joseph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Joseph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Joseph thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.#T4#
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Joseph saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Joseph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Joseph is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Donk. Joseph catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Joseph swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Joseph
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Joseph with a jab.#T2#
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Joseph.
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Joseph counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
Joseph cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Joseph 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Joseph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Joseph lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Sitsongrit defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Joseph throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Joseph tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sitsongrit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Joseph has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Joseph swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Joseph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.#T2#
Joseph misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Joseph saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph scores with a nice body kick.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Joseph cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Joseph works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joseph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jihadi Joseph!
An out of breath Jihadi Joseph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Farrokhzad misses with a left hand
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws a hook but Farrokhzad avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch there but Joseph circles away.
Farrokhzad lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Farrokhzad there.
Farrokhzad lands with an overhand left.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhzad throws a right hand that misses
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut
and Joseph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.#ROC2#Farrokhzad is rocked!#T1#
Farrokhzad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farrokhzad's knee momentarily.
Oh Farrokhzad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph drops Farrokhzad with a straight right hand, right on the button! Joseph follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
A victorious Jihadi Joseph thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabrera doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Joseph feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down. #T1#
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Heller Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Joseph throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera lands a jab.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Cabrera tries to clinch
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.#T4#
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heller Cabrera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joseph scores with a body shot.
Cabrera walks into a left hand.
Cabrera moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joseph in his tracks.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Joseph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph delivers a nice body kick.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cabrera moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Cabrera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cabrera might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cabrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Cabrera counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Cabrera pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Cabrera as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera. #TD#
Cabrera pulls guard.
Joseph wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Joseph defends it easily.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Cabrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joseph is aware though and is defending well.
Cabrera is trying to hold Joseph in close to prevent damage but Joseph has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joseph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heller Cabrera's cut.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Heller Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lands with a right hand. #T1#
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Cabrera throws a wild hook but Joseph just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Cabrera gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Joseph raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut!
Jimenez slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.#T1#
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Jimenez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joseph.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph tries to work over Jimenez's front leg with a kick but Jimenez checks it.
Jimenez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joseph's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph thumps Jimenez with a low kick.
Joseph swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Joseph.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Jimenez jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez lands a head kick!
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Nice uppercut there from Joseph.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a one two combo.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Jimenez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jimenez.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Jimenez's head back.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick from Jimenez.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Jimenez wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Joseph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.#T3#
Joseph moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Joseph.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Joseph.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Joseph.
#T4#
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joseph takes a step back to recover.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph slaps away a takedown attempt from Jimenez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joseph scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimenez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez checks the leg kick.
Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joseph has time to react.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jimenez misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Joseph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Joseph stuffs the takedown.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Jimenez scores with a spinning back kick!
Jimenez scores with a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Joseph.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Jimenez blocks a leg kick.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez misses with a straight left. #T3#
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.#T4#
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph walks into a jab.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.#TD#
Joseph tries to sprawl but Jimenez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Jimenez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Diogo Jimenez.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste delivers a nice body kick.
Joseph is looking to land body kicks.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph lands a high kick!
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with an open hand slap.#T1#
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just a bunch of gays in the buildup to the fight.
Joseph throws a sloppy body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph works on Jean Baptiste's body with a couple of short punches.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jean Baptiste creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste pushes Joseph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
A short left from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Jean Baptiste.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph. #T4#
Jean Baptiste trying to control the position but instead, Joseph has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jean Baptiste into the cage.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Jean Baptiste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it well.
Jean Baptiste doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Joseph tries to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph blocks the body kick.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A cross from Joseph lands.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Jean Baptiste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
As Jean Baptiste backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph tests Jean Baptiste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Joseph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joseph's hand.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Joseph misses with a body punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Joseph catches Jean Baptiste right on the button with a cross.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Baptiste takes one to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jean Baptiste scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body kick.
Joseph with a jab.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Jean Baptiste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Jean Baptiste is avoiding it.
Jean Baptiste flicks out a counter leg kick but Joseph steps away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph tries to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph wants to slow Jean Baptiste down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jean Baptiste swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jean Baptiste. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jean Baptiste.#ROC2#Joseph is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Joseph is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice strike.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph seems to have got his legs back now.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joseph checks a leg kick. #T1#
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jean Baptiste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Jean Baptiste was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Jean Baptiste clinches.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
Jean Baptiste's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
#T2#
Jean Baptiste makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
Joseph presses Jean Baptiste against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste avoiding damage.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste is working Joseph over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Baptiste.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste throws a head punch that misses.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jean Baptiste.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jihadi Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jean Baptiste as the two fighters clinch.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Jean Baptiste wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Jean Baptiste down.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jean Baptiste tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Joseph scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Joseph.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by Jean Baptiste. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.#T2#
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste fakes the leg kick and cracks Joseph in the body.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jean Baptiste thows a body kick. Joseph tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph misses with a left hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Joseph gets tackled into the cage by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste maintains the clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jean Baptiste.#T3#
Joseph has had enough of the clinch but Jean Baptiste keeps him there for the moment.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph.
Joseph is working Jean Baptiste over against the cage.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste walks into a left hand.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jean Baptistes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Jean Baptiste blocks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph thumps Jean Baptiste with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Joseph defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Jean Baptiste tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Jean Baptiste misses its target.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Crunch! Jean Baptiste slams his shin into Joseph's torso.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jean Baptiste lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Jean Baptiste's defenses.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with a double jab.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jean Baptiste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Jean Baptiste catches Joseph right on the button with a cross.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Jean Baptiste rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste. #BC2#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste moves in looking to clinch but Joseph pushes him off.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joseph - that will leave a mark!
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.#T3#
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick counter kick to the body but Joseph avoids it.
Jean Baptiste chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to the nose.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Joseph.
It looked like Jean Baptiste was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jean Baptiste works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it well.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste lands a front kick.
Joseph lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Joseph takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph thows a body kick. Jean Baptiste tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jean Baptiste jabs at Joseph's body.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jean Baptiste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Jean Baptiste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice strike.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
A jab from Jean Baptiste finds it's way through Joseph's defenses.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Jean Baptiste lands a glancing blow to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jean Baptiste lands a front kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jean Baptiste scrambles back to his feet.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste punishes Joseph's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.#T2#
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph works Jean Baptiste's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that Joseph semi-blocks.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joseph has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jean Baptiste.
A bone on bone clash there as Jean Baptiste blocks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Jean Baptiste down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
A left lands for Joseph.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jean Baptiste has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste lands a head kick. Joseph smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Joseph saw it coming and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joseph!
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jean Baptiste throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Jean Baptiste tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Jean Baptiste avoids it well.
Jean Baptiste quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Brady Jean Baptiste.
I think Jean Baptiste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph slips a jab from Wright .
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Wright throws a big counter combination but Joseph scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joseph throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joseph moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Joseph has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Joseph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Wright 's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright looks to land a combination. Joseph sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.#T2#
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Joseph lands with a nice body kick.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Wright takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Wright moved away.#T3#
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Wright 's defenses.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Wright blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Wright looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Wright misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Joseph staying out of range there.
Wright backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright .
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joseph's sensitive parts.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Wright takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wright moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Wright lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wright misses with a hook
and Joseph counters with a big head kick but Wright shrugs it off.
Wright has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Joseph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joseph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Joseph should have avoided that one.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright . #T3#
Joseph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joseph tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Joseph circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wright tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Joseph wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jihadi Joseph!
A victorious Jihadi Joseph thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Cleon Wright stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 135
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph digs a good hook to Chulalongkorn's body.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Chulalongkorn blocks a head kick by Joseph.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chulalongkorn doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph throws a leg kick
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chulalongkorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chulalongkorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Chulalongkorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulalongkorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chulalongkorn on the side of the head.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chulalongkorn in his tracks.
A big left from Joseph misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Chulalongkorn counters with a series of strikes that sends Joseph to the canvas! Chulalongkorn follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Chulalongkorn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chulalongkorn trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chulalongkorn preventing the sweep.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Chulalongkorn from controlling successfully.
Chulalongkorn advances to half guard.
Chulalongkorn trying to mount his opponent but Joseph defends it.
Joseph wants to control but Chulalongkorn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joseph tries to get to full guard but Chulalongkorn has control of the leg.
Chulalongkorn slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn seems to be looking for submissions.
Chulalongkorn is thwarting Joseph's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joseph has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph 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#
Chulalongkorn walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chulalongkorn's hands.
Chulalongkorn walks into a jab.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chulalongkorn's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph throws a push kick but Chulalongkorn slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Chulalongkorn off balance momentarily.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Chulalongkorn avoids nicely. #T1#
Joseph jabs at Chulalongkorn's body.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joseph lands with a nice combination. Chulalongkorn backs away looking to recover.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chulalongkorn's sensitive parts. #T2#
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chulalongkorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Chulalongkorn's defenses.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chulalongkorn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph lands a high kick!
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
As Joseph looks to move away, Chulalongkorn throws a big counter combo but Joseph just gets out of the way.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
As Joseph tries to get set, Chulalongkorn tries to push him back and clinch up but Joseph manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chulalongkorn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph tries to bum rush Chulalongkorn with a series of wild strikes but Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chulalongkorn avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chulalongkorn's hands.
Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Joseph lands a big head kick that sends Chulalongkorn tumbling to the mat! Joseph takes a step backwards and waves Chulalongkorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Chulalongkorn is rocked!
Chulalongkorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Chulalongkorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Chulalongkorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Joseph works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Joseph misses with a left hand
and Chulalongkorn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chulalongkorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chulalongkorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chulalongkorn.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chulalongkorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn throws a big counter combination but Joseph scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Joseph both land. Nice combination.
Chulalongkorn moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range nicely.
Joseph catches Chulalongkorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Chulalongkorn with an uppercut!
Joseph looks to land a combination but Chulalongkorn avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Chulalongkorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Chulalongkorn moves away and avoids it.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Chulalongkorn avoids it well.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Joseph.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chulalongkorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph throws a low kick but Chulalongkorn avoids it.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Chulalongkorn sees coming a mile off.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
A big right from Joseph misses.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Joseph looks for the body kick but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming.
Joseph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Joseph.
Joseph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Chulalongkorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chulalongkorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?
Joseph throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn retains his featherweight title!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn very nearly forgot to thank Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Featherweight QF
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Jimenez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph feints and then cracks Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimenez down.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at Just a bunch of gays that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Joseph misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Jimenez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Joseph avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick
and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jimenez counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Joseph avoids nicely. #TD2#
Jimenez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joseph's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jimenez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jimenez is keen to just control but Joseph is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joseph defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph is controlling Jimenez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jimenez wants to free his trapped foot but Joseph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Joseph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jimenez tries to pass to full mount but Joseph defends it.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jimenez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joseph is just riding it out for now. Jimenez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joseph defends it well.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Joseph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Joseph takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jimenez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Joseph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Joseph avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.#T1#
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Jimenez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez avoids a kick to the body.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimenez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Jimenez throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Jimenez only half commits.
Joseph motions for Jimenez to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Jimenez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Joseph defends it. #SUB2#
Jimenez seems to be looking for submissions.
Jimenez is pressing down on Joseph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joseph is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Jimenez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joseph is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diogo Jimenez!
After the fight, Diogo Jimenez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 125
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Joseph throws a leg kick but Aalto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Aalto counters with a good, hard body kick but Joseph shrugs it off.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Aalto swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
Joseph misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at Just a bunch of gays that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Joseph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joseph jabs Aalto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aalto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Aalto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto tries a quick counter leg kick but Joseph is wise to it.#T1#
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Aalto's defenses.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Aalto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Aalto's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aalto momentarily.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aalto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph cracks Aalto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Aalto shoots in.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Aalto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joseph won't be happy with that.
Aalto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Aalto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joseph rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aalto's guard! Nice work there by Joseph!
Joseph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Joseph won't allow Aalto to sweep him here.
Joseph controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph looking to pass the guard. #T4#
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.
Aalto being controlled here, momentarily.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aalto looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aalto doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Joseph cracks Aalto with an open hand slap.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Aalto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Aalto persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Aalto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Aalto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joseph with a body shot.
Aalto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Aalto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.#T1#
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Aalto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aalto thuds his right hand into Joseph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aalto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Aalto to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joseph!
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
A left and a right from Joseph both land. Nice combination.
Joseph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aalto can do to turn this around?
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
Joseph connects with a right hand. Aalto shakes it off.#CL2#
Aalto moves into the clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch. #TD2#
Aalto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Joseph can't fight it off and eventually Aalto manages to take the fight to the floor. Joseph looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass. #T3#
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joseph looking to control.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Joseph blocks nicely.
Joseph trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aalto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aalto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aalto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aalto tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard.
Aalto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aalto staying out of range there.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Aalto's ribs.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aalto checks a low kick from Joseph.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Aalto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Aalto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Joseph misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto slips a straight right by Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aalto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Aalto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Aalto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph misses the jab.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aalto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joseph defends it well.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aalto throws out a powerful jab.
Joseph swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
#T1#
Aalto scores with a leg kick.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joseph defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Aalto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aalto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
A right-left combo lands from Joseph.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
A nice side step and Aalto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
A big right from Joseph misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Aalto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Aalto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Aalto's body.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Aalto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Aalto walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aalto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aalto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joseph blocks it well.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph catches Aalto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joseph scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joseph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Our winner, Jihadi Joseph, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Joseph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera 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.
Joseph looks to land a combination. Cabrera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at Just a bunch of gays that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Cabrera backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Joseph tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph slips a jab from Cabrera.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabrera motions for Joseph to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera connects with a jab.
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joseph momentarily.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera misses with a combination
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph lands with a cross. #ROC#Cabrera is rocked!
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Joseph cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Cabrera lands a jab.
Joseph lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Cabrera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joseph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joseph defends it nicely.
Cabrera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJoseph.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt - Joseph sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Joseph shakes it off.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Cabrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joseph to the ground. Cabrera is now in Joseph's guard.
Cabrera postures up in Joseph's guard and throws a big left but Joseph blocks it.
Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera throws a strike but Joseph rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joseph defends well.#T1#
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joseph continues to stall.
Joseph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joseph taking a breather here.
Cabrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabrera is looking to control Joseph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Joseph passes into side control, despite Cabrera's attempt to control the position.
Joseph has control of an arm but Cabrera manages to advance to Joseph's back!
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cabrera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Joseph rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera is thwarting Joseph's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Joseph is staying active underneath Cabrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joseph defending well though.
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Joseph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joseph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabrera's back!
Cabrera is trying to break free.
Cabrera breaks Joseph's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cabrera trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph being controlled here, momentarily.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joseph controlling Cabrera's posture. #T4#
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera won't allow Joseph to sweep him here.
Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joseph has momentary wrist control but Cabrera slips an elbow through the middle.
Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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##TD2#
Cabrera looking to score a takedown here. Joseph is defending well but Cabrera drives through and ends up in Joseph's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph has control of Cabrera's left arm, preventing Cabrera from doing any damage.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joseph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Joseph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.#SUB2#
Cabrera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Joseph uses it to pass to side control.
Joseph tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Herve Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Cabrera is looking to regain half guard here but Joseph keeps moving and retains side control.
Joseph gets to mount! Cabrera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cabrera regains half guard.
Joseph looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
Joseph performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joseph throwing shots but Cabrera is blocking nicely.
Cabrera wants to control but Joseph is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joseph controlling the action here.
Cabrera is pressing down on Joseph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joseph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cabrera looking to control.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
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.
Joseph not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cabrera lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabrera misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera slips a jab from Joseph.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the body from Cabrera misses
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrera with a poor takedown
and Joseph counters with a crisp right that sends Cabrera to the canvas! Joseph follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
A very excited looking Jihadi Joseph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Dismantle swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Dismantle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Dismantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Joseph blocks the low kick.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle connects with a solid leg kick.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Dismantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dismantle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dismantle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle is looking to wear down Joseph with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dismantle throws a solid leg kick but Joseph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dismantle.
Dismantle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Dismantle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle cracks Joseph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dismantle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Nice jab there from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a front kick that sends Joseph stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dismantle throws a body kick that misses.
Dismantle stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dismantle tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
A bone on bone clash there as Joseph blocks the leg kick.
Dismantle throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph lands with a hook. Dismantle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dismantle. Dismantle obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle.
Joseph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle cracks Joseph with an open hand slap.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Dismantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joseph catches Dismantle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dismantle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Joseph blocks the low kick.
Dismantle is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs. #T3#
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle tries a head kick but it misses.
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Dismantle moves away and avoids it.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle misses with a leg kick
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dismantle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
Joseph slips under a jab from Dismantle.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph scores with a head kick. Dismantle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dismantle. That did some damage!
Joseph lands with a nice body kick.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab from Dismantle.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dismantle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph checks a low kick from Dismantle.
Dismantle defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Dismantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dismantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dismantle digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Dismantle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joseph checks it well.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Joseph misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Joseph with a hook.
Dismantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joseph. Joseph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dismantle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dismantle scores with a nice body kick.
Dismantle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Joseph.
Dismantle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Dismantle blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Joseph checks a low kick from Dismantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Dismantle's leg but Dismantle calmly moves out of range.
Dismantle throws a solid leg kick but Joseph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dismantle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dismantle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dismantle throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Dismantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dismantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joseph. Joseph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Joseph.
Dismantle throws a push kick but Joseph slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dismantle's sensitive parts. #T2#
Joseph cracks Dismantle with an open hand slap.
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Dismantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Dismantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph slips a jab from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joseph in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle throws the kick towards the body but Joseph avoids it.
A big right from Dismantle misses.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Dismantle avoids it with no problem.
Dismantle misses with a low kick as Joseph jumps back.
Dismantle throws a push kick but Joseph slaps the foot to one side.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces Dismantle off the cage and back into range.
Joseph checks a low kick from Dismantle.
Joseph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Dismantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Dismantle staying out of range there.#T3#
Dismantle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Dismantle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joseph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Dismantle is wise to it.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dismantle in his tracks.
Dismantle throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Dismantle avoids it with no problem.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dismantle misses with a combination
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dismantle throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph feints a counter leg kick.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dismantle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Dismantle down.
Dismantle tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
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!
Dismantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dismantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dismantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dismantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dismantle.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dismantle is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dismantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dismantle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dismantle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dismantle throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dismantle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Joseph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Dismantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Dismantle tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Dismantle misses with a few strikes there.
Dismantle throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Dismantle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Joseph checks it.
Dismantle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joseph checks it well.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joseph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Joseph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joseph's hands.
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!
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Dismantle.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Dismantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Dismantle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dismantle moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Dismantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dismantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dismantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dismantle.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Dismantle down.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mickey Dismantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Dismantle moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dismantle.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Joseph ducks right into an uppercut from Dismantle.
Joseph lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
Joseph thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Dismantle throws a push kick but Joseph slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph feints a counter leg kick.
Joseph throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joseph backs up against the cage.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Dismantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Dismantle tries to avoid it.
Dismantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Some bone on bone action there as Joseph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Dismantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph lands the left hand.
Dismantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Joseph misses.
Dismantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dismantle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dismantle scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Joseph avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dismantle throws a low kick, looking for Joseph's leg but Joseph calmly moves out of range.
Dismantle swinging wildly here.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joseph. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Joseph wants to slow Dismantle down by chopping away at his legs.
Dismantle punishes Joseph's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dismantle doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dismantle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi Joseph.
Well Joseph 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Chulalongkorn's head back.
Chulalongkorn takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Chulalongkorn misses.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Joseph is rocked!
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chulalongkorn counters with a big right hand! Oh Joseph is in trouble here! Chulalongkorn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 94
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Joseph misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Sitsongrit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Joseph moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.#T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joseph.
A big left from Joseph misses.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Joseph fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Sitsongrit clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Joseph avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Sitsongrit sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Joseph jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Joseph didn't see that one coming.
Joseph throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
#T4#
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Joseph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Joseph. #CL#
Joseph instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Joseph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joseph's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.#T1#
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Sitsongrit clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Joseph throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Joseph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joseph blocks the body kick.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Joseph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Joseph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Joseph forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Joseph tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Joseph tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Joseph was not able to check.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Joseph's head back.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joseph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Joseph's head.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#CL#
Joseph clinches with his opponent.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Joseph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joseph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit motions for Joseph to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joseph. Joseph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joseph slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Joseph avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Joseph is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Joseph avoids it.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joseph with a body shot.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph tries to clinch up.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Joseph avoids it.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Joseph with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Joseph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Joseph lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
#CL#
Joseph takes the fight into the clinch.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Joseph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph working aggressively here.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Joseph lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jihadi Joseph did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Jab by Joseph.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.#T1#
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Joseph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joseph sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joseph. That did some damage!
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Joseph clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Joseph lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Joseph scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Joseph moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Joseph misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
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!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Joseph checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Joseph throws a body kick.
Jab by Joseph.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Joseph steps away.#T1#
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph throws a quick counter head kick but Sitsongrit was just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joseph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Joseph slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks. #T3#
Joseph throws a leg kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Joseph is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Joseph didn't see that one coming.
Joseph throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Joseph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Joseph shakes it off.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 89
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Joseph
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with a good jab.
Joseph lands a nice looking body kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joseph or not.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Joseph moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries a low kick but Joseph avoids it.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Joseph avoids it.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Joseph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jean Baptiste's body.
#T2#
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
Joseph blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook.
Joseph tests Jean Baptiste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Joseph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jean Baptiste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.#T3#
Jean Baptiste takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jean Baptiste sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joseph doesn't manage to clinch there - Jean Baptiste circles away.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jean Baptiste avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jean Baptiste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste is wise to it.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jean Baptiste misses with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
#T4#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Joseph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jean Baptiste tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jean Baptiste defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Joseph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jean Baptiste crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joseph - the referee stops the clock and Jean Baptiste gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joseph. Jean Baptiste manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Joseph moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.#T1#
Joseph digs a good hook to Jean Baptiste's body.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph misses with a body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jean Baptiste is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Joseph lands with a nice body kick.
Jean Baptiste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jean Baptiste at a distance.
Jean Baptiste motions for Joseph to come forward. Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Jean Baptiste.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jean Baptiste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the body kick from Joseph.
#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jean Baptiste - that will leave a mark!
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joseph lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph working aggressively here.
#T3#
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste has Joseph pressed against the cage, preventing Joseph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards. #BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jean Baptiste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph punishes Jean Baptiste's body with a nice straight punch.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jean Baptiste in his tracks.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Jean Baptiste slams his shin into Joseph's torso.
Jean Baptiste does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Joseph forces Jean Baptiste back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.#CL2#
Joseph forces Jean Baptiste back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph tries a body shot but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph gets through Jean Baptiste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jean Baptiste misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph takes a shot to the head.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jean Baptiste.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph lands a body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right to the head.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.#T3#
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jean Baptistes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jean Baptiste lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joseph at a distance.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jean Baptiste sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Joseph throws a push kick but Jean Baptiste slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Jean Baptiste was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.#T4#
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jean Baptiste's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Jean Baptiste will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jihadi Joseph just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Jean Baptiste clinches.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
Jean Baptiste is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
A short left from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
A short right from Jean Baptiste on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A shot in the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
A short right from Jean Baptiste. #T2#
Jean Baptiste keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
A shot in the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph.#T3#
Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with the head strike.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jean Baptiste lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joseph's efforts to push away.
Jean Baptiste misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste wants to stall.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
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 body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Jean Baptiste controls his hands.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste had his way with Jihadi Joseph in that round.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Good exchange - Jean Baptiste coming out on top.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
As Joseph backs away, Jean Baptiste returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Jean Baptiste knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jean Baptiste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Jean Baptiste's leg. Jean Baptiste is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jean Baptiste throws a good cross that connects.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
And Jean Baptiste counters with a quick kick to the body but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jean Baptiste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste. #T4#
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
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!
Joseph throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Joseph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jean Baptiste backs up against the cage.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
A leg kick checked by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Jihadi Joseph, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Aalto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aalto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aalto checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph catches Aalto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aalto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aalto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aalto slips under a jab from Joseph.
Aalto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Joseph lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aalto staying out of range there.
Aalto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Aalto throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a jab.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.#CL#
Aalto moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.#T1#
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Aalto is looking for a takedown.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph presses Aalto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Aalto has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aalto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Aalto lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aalto's elbow.
Aalto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Aalto's head.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aalto prevents a body shot from Joseph.
A nice left hand lands by Aalto.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Aalto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joseph misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Joseph is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aalto with a body shot.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aalto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aalto with the inside leg kick.
Aalto motions for Joseph to come forward. Aalto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph slips a jab from Aalto.
Aalto lands with a kick to the temple. Joseph shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aalto tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Joseph cracks Aalto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a low kick but Aalto moves out of range easily.
Aalto throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Joseph jumps back.
Joseph misses with a straight right. #T4#
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
A low kick from Aalto misses
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
A counter left hand to the body from Aalto misses its target.
Aalto is looking to clinch.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aalto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Aalto scores with a head kick.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Aalto lands but Joseph takes it in his stride.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph clobbers Aalto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Aalto moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Joseph lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Aalto checks it.
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Aalto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aalto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aalto misses with the body kick
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Joseph cracks Aalto with a good jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Aalto with an uppercut!
Joseph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aalto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces Aalto off the cage and back into range.
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Aalto avoids it with no problem.
Joseph tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aalto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aalto to score with a decent uppercut.
Aalto slips a jab from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph digs a good hook to Aalto's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Aalto.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Aalto misses with a kick to the body.
Aalto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joseph takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aalto.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Aalto's head back.
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!
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joseph defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Aalto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aalto momentarily.
Aalto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto slips under a jab from Joseph.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto misses with a hook.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Aalto avoids it with no problem.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Aalto loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
#T3#
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Aalto connects with a solid leg kick.
Aalto tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Aalto lands a head kick!
Joseph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph checks a low kick from Aalto.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
Aalto walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Joseph blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Joseph lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aalto takes a step back to recover.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aalto at a distance.
Joseph scores with a body shot.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joseph slips a straight right by Aalto.
Aalto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aalto takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aalto. Aalto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph 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#
Aalto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Aalto moves his leg out of the way.
Aalto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Joseph slips under a jab from Aalto.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.
Jab from Joseph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph scores with the left hand. Aalto knows he should have avoided that one.
Aalto throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Aalto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joseph's guard.
Joseph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Aalto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Aalto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joseph sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Joseph is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto.
#SUB#
Aalto is looking for a kimura but Joseph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aalto to get the leverage.
Aalto throwing shots but Joseph is blocking nicely.
Joseph won't allow Aalto to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joseph keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Joseph is defending well.
Aalto is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Joseph trying to control but Aalto postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Aalto is working for a submission of some sort.
Aalto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aalto.
Joseph is trying to maintain the position but Aalto is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph works over Aalto's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Joseph slips a jab from Aalto.
Aalto lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Aalto lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Joseph shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aalto eats them both and turns towards Joseph to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut there from Joseph.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi Joseph.
I've got Joseph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
During a confident post fight interview, Jihadi Joseph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Joseph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Joseph, which made it look bad.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph stuffs the takedown.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Joseph. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph motions for Drake to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Drake fails with the takedown.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Drake scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard.#T2#
Drake postures up in Joseph's guard and throws a big left but Joseph blocks it.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joseph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Joseph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Joseph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Joseph!#REVR##T3#
Joseph is stalling in the full guard.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joseph's guard. #REVB#
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Joseph wants to sweep but no luck.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joseph is keeping the position for now.
Joseph pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake stands and throws Joseph's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Drake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Drake takes one on the button.
Drake connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Joseph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drake lunges at Joseph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joseph's hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Joseph is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joseph wants to control but Drake postures up.
Joseph manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drake trying to get back to full guard but Joseph takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Joseph has a good base and remains in mount.
Joseph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joseph controlling from the full mount.
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joseph controlling from the full mount.
Drake is looking to improve his position but Joseph isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Joseph controlling from the full mount.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake wants to control but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
Joseph sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
Joseph takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake wants to hold on but Joseph pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drake gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Drake misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.#T1#
Drake misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Joseph.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake fails with the takedown
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Drake avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Jake Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drake misses with a takedown
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drake lands with a straight right. Joseph didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.#ROC#Drake is rocked!#T3#
Joseph cracks Drake on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Drake falls backwards against the cage. Joseph follows up with more strikes that drop Drake to his knees. Joseph keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Drake! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
During a confident post fight interview, Jihadi Joseph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Joseph throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera 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#
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Joseph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Joseph avoids it.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joseph feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Joseph moves out of range easily.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joseph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabrera.#T3#
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Cabrera lands.
Joseph throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Donk. Cabrera catches Joseph right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph gets underhooks to prevent Cabrera's takedown attempt.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Joseph. #T4#
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Cabrera is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Joseph can't fight it off and eventually Cabrera manages to take the fight to the floor. Joseph looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera passes into half guard.
Cabrera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joseph manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Joseph is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera with a jab.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Joseph.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Cabrera down.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Cabrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
#T2#
Joseph tries to clinch #TD2#
and Cabrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Joseph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joseph controlling from the top position.
Cabrera 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.
Joseph slips nicely into half guard.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Joseph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Joseph seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joseph controlling the action here.
Cabrera gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joseph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joseph defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joseph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joseph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herve Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joseph is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herve Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph is looking to counter the offense by Cabrera and move into the clinch.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cabrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabrera throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Joseph checks it
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrera thinking.
Cabrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joseph as he jumps to the side.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Joseph throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.#T1#
Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Joseph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Joseph. No joy for Cabrera on that attempt.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Joseph avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Joseph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Joseph lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Joseph holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Joseph throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph misses the jab.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph slips under a jab from Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cabrera's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jihadi Joseph!
A relieved looking Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Dellemans moved out of range.
Dellemans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dellemans tries to clinch up.
Dellemans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Dellemans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Dellemans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Dellemans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Joseph pushes Dellemans up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Dellemans.
Joseph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dellemans or not.
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dellemans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joseph's brow.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Dellemans lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Dellemans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dellemans throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dellemans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dellemans checks a low kick from Joseph.
Dellemans connects with a high kick. #T1#
Joseph looks to land a combination but Dellemans avoids it well.
As Joseph backs off Dellemans throws a huge counter combo but Joseph manages to avoid it all.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Dellemans counters with a straight right hand.
Dellemans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Dellemans throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dellemans tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Dellemans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dellemans avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Dellemans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dellemans was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dellemans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Joseph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dellemans.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dellemans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Dellemans drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph throws a low kick but Dellemans avoids it.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
#T2#
Joseph lands a nice hook to Dellemans's body. Dellemans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dellemans stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dellemans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Dellemans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Dellemans clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dellemanss head.
Dellemans blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Dellemans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dellemans connects with a knee to the head.
Joseph avoids a wild elbow strike from Dellemans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph dodges an elbow strike from Dellemans.
Dellemans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dellemans.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Joseph's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dellemans pushes off an throws an elbow but Joseph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Dellemans throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dellemans.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Dellemans controls the action.
Dellemans misses with a punch on the inside.
Dellemans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Dellemans creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dellemans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dellemans throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dellemans.
Joseph avoids a wild elbow strike from Dellemans.
Dellemans looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dellemans's elbow.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dellemans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dellemans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Dellemans controls his hands.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dellemans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Dellemans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dellemans throws an elbow that misses.
Dellemans throws an elbow that misses.
Dellemans scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Dellemans.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dellemans lands a nice elbow.
Joseph tries to work over Dellemans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Dellemans.
Joseph is working Dellemans over against the cage.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike from Dellemans.
Dellemans pushes off an throws an elbow but Joseph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dellemans throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dellemans looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph tries a body shot but Dellemans blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Dellemans tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dellemans has time to react.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Dellemans misses with a body shot.
Dellemans blocks a low kick nicely.
Dellemans is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dellemans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dellemans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph misses the jab.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Dellemans moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dellemans.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dellemans pushes off an throws an elbow but Joseph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wietse Dellemans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Dellemans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dellemans. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with some punches.
#T1#
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dellemanss head.
Joseph avoids the elbow strike from Dellemans, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dellemans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joseph's brow.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dellemans throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dellemans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike from Dellemans.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dellemans.
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Dellemans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dellemans lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Jihadi Joseph has been cut.
Dellemans throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph tries a body shot but Dellemans blocks it.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Dellemans avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Dellemans avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dellemans throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Dellemans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dellemans creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joseph's defenses. #BC2#
Dellemans breaks from the clinch.
Dellemans avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Dellemans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Dellemans knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Dellemans is out of range.
Dellemans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dellemans throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Dellemans moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Joseph blocks the low kick.
Dellemans throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Dellemans down.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dellemans scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Joseph.
Dellemans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dellemans looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.#T3#
Dellemans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Dellemans moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Joseph misses with a hook. Dellemans ducked under it nicely.
Dellemans throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Dellemans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dellemans. Dellemans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left lands for Joseph.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Dellemans saw that one coming.
Dellemans is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Dellemans lands with a hook. Joseph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph connects with a right hand. Dellemans shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Dellemans moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dellemans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Dellemans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL#
Joseph darts in and clinches Dellemans up against the cage.
Dellemans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dellemans misses with an elbow strike.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dellemans can do to turn this around?
Dellemans blocking some punches.
Dellemans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dellemans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joseph keeps control of Dellemans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dellemans.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Dellemans.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike from Dellemans.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jihadi Joseph's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dellemans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joseph throws a low kick but Dellemans moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a body punch but Dellemans moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Joseph.
Dellemans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dellemans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dellemans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Dellemans is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dellemans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph stuns Dellemans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dellemans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dellemans. Dellemans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dellemans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph checks a low kick from Dellemans.
Dellemans lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Dellemans throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dellemans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph tests Dellemans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Dellemans moved out of range.
Dellemans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dellemans moves away.
Joseph lunges at Dellemans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dellemans's hand.
Dellemans tries to clinch up.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Dellemans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph scores with a push kick.
Dellemans swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Dellemans's head but Dellemans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dellemans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dellemans is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Dellemans takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Dellemans throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Dellemans only half commits.
Dellemans takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Dellemans moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Dellemans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dellemans.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Dellemans moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Dellemans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dellemans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dellemans throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Dellemans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Dellemans takes one to the chin there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dellemans checks a leg kick.
Dellemans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dellemans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joseph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph slips a jab from Dellemans.#CL#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dellemans, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Joseph avoids a wild elbow strike from Dellemans.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dellemans throws an elbow but misses.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dellemans misses with an elbow strike.
Joseph lands with a left to the head.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dellemans.
Dellemans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dellemans lands a nice elbow.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dellemans backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joseph.
A short right from Joseph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dellemans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joseph's brow.
Dellemans throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dellemans throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dellemans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dellemans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dellemans misses with an elbow strike.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dellemans's elbow.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Dellemans controls the action.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph works on Dellemans's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Nice elbow from Dellemans.
Wietse Dellemans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dellemans lands an elbow just above Joseph 's eye.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dellemans backwards.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dellemans throws an elbow that misses.
Dellemans working aggressively here.
Dellemans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
A victorious Jihadi Joseph thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 58
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Skywalker moves into the clinch.
Joseph is trying to push Skywalker away but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joseph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Skywalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joseph gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph tries to break the clinch but Skywalker is controlling the position.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker. #BC2#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Skywalker is wise to it.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Skywalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Joseph throws a low kick but Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Skywalker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Skywalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Joseph sizes up Skywalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
Skywalker tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Joseph.#CL#
Skywalker rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Skywalker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joseph fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Skywalker instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skywalker swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Skywalker moves into the clinch.
Skywalker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Joseph. #TD#
Skywalker is trying to trip Joseph. He has hold of a leg but Joseph is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Skywalker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker preventing the sweep.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skywalker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joseph's head.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Joseph has momentary wrist control but Skywalker slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker forces his way into half guard.
Joseph is not content to let Skywalker control the position.
Skywalker is pressing down on Joseph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joseph is holding on for now.
Joseph tries to get to full guard but Skywalker has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skywalker.
Joseph controlling the position well. #SUB#
Skywalker wants to work for an arm triangle but Joseph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Skywalker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skywalker trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Joseph is defending the position.
Skywalker thows a huge punch but Joseph dodges it nicely.
Skywalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skywalker thows a huge punch but Joseph dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker tries to clinch there but Joseph circles away.
Joseph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joseph throws a body punch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joseph manages to circle out of the way.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Skywalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Skywalker rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Skywalker is controlling him.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Skywalker tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker is working for takedown but Joseph is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph wants to break free but Skywalker has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skywalker.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph cracks Skywalker with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skywalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.#T2#
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skywalker throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Skywalker scores with a one two! Joseph had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Skywalker counters by moving into the clinch.
Joseph works on Skywalker's body with a couple of short punches.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch but Skywalker keeps him there for the moment.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A short right from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joseph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Skywalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
#T3#
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
#BC2#
Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skywalker. Skywalker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skywalker's head backwards.
Skywalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Skywalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Skywalker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph lands a really nice looking cross but Skywalker seems unphased.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skywalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skywalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Skywalker has managed to clinch.
Skywalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Skywalker. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Skywalker slips the punch.
Joseph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Skywalker jumps back.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Skywalker steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Skywalker lands a body shot.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Skywalker's knee but Skywalker avoids it well.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
A head kick misses from Joseph. #T1#
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph scores with a jab. Skywalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Skywalker.
Jab from Joseph.
Skywalker takes one to the chin there.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skywalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Skywalker blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
#T2#
Skywalker moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joseph!
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skywalker defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Skywalker misses the target.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skywalker is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Skywalker has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Skywalker forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph tries to circle away but Skywalker has him pinned against the cage.
Skywalker has Joseph pressed against the cage, preventing Joseph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skywalker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Skywalker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.#T4##BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker blocks a jab.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skywalker, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker takes one on the button.
Skywalker slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Luke Skywalker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 53
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Kongsangchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongsangchai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kongsangchai pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Joseph's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kongsangchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joseph's defenses. #T1#
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Kongsangchai.
Joseph pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joseph blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Kongsangchai tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Kongsangchai back against the cage.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kongsangchai.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Kongsangchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph is working Kongsangchai over against the cage.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kongsangchai.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kongsangchai is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joseph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Joseph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai is trying to maintain a safe position but Joseph gets an underhook and turns Kongsangchai into the cage.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Kongsangchai lands with a left to the head.
Joseph is working Kongsangchai over against the cage.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai lands a left hand.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Kongsangchai - that landed with a thud.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kongsangchai lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
A short right from Kongsangchai on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Joseph looks to land a body kick but Kongsangchai moved away.
It seemed like Kongsangchai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kongsangchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kongsangchai. Those never looked like landing.
Kongsangchai looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongsangchai can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kongsangchai. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Kongsangchai.
#CL#
Joseph moves into range and clinches up with Kongsangchai.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Kongsangchai's ribcage. Kongsangchai let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
A short left from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Kongsangchai.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow that misses.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
A short left from Joseph.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
#T2#
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kongsangchai takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Kongsangchai is rocked!
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Kongsangchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Joseph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but Joseph blocks with his arms.
Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Kongsangchai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Kongsangchai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Kongsangchai with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Joseph avoids the damage to the body.
Joseph takes an elbow to the temple.
Joseph works on Kongsangchai's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joseph.
Kongsangchai is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongsangchai.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
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!
Joseph misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kongsangchai.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Kongsangchai's ribcage. Kongsangchai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Kongsangchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongsangchai controls his hands.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kongsangchai closes the distance but Joseph moves to the side
and Joseph scores with a counter punch that sends Kongsangchai to the canvas! Joseph smells blood - he's punishing Kongsangchai with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kongsangchai has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
A relieved looking Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XVII
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Joseph was not able to check.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Joseph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Apollo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Nice cross by Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Apollo takes one on the button.
Apollo misses with a low kick as Joseph jumps back.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph thinks about the counter body kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Apollo avoids it well.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo throws a big counter combination but Joseph scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apollo slips a jab from Joseph.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Apollo throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Donk. Joseph catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo lands a head shot.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apollo throws a head kick that half lands.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Apollo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Joseph throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
It looks like Apollo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apollo tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target. #T1#
Joseph avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Apollo there.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apollo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a good low kick that Apollo was not able to check.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Apollo.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Apollo slips a jab from Joseph.
Apollo misses with a right hand
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo slips a straight right by Joseph.
Apollo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo slips under a jab from Joseph.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joseph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Apollo - the referee stops the clock and Joseph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Apollo. Joseph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lindsay Apollo 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#
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
As Joseph looks to move away, Apollo throws a big counter combo but Joseph just gets out of the way.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick from Joseph.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joseph has time to react.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Joseph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
A jab from Apollo misses.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range. #T2#
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Apollo as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Apollo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Joseph slips a straight right by Apollo.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Apollo throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range. #T3#
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Apollo throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Joseph throws a push kick but Apollo slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target. #T4#
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joseph.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo feints and then cracks Joseph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joseph down.
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 Lindsay Apollo.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lindsay Apollo!
In his post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XV NYE
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Joseph with a jab.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Joseph lands.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Hooper's defenses.
Hooper shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Hooper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Joseph rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Hooper jumps into guard, dragging Joseph to the mat.
Hooper trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Joseph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joseph engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hooper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joseph has picked Hooper up and slammed him! Hooper can't keep hold of the triangle and Joseph manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Joseph remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hooper is trying to improve his position.
Hooper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Hooper prevents Joseph from moving into mount.
Hooper wants to control but Joseph postures up.
Hooper stops Joseph from passing to mount.
Hooper 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.#T3#
Hooper is being controlled here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hooper is looking for a sweep.
Hooper sneaks back into half guard.
Joseph trying to mount his opponent but Hooper defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Joseph moves into the clinch.
Hooper fails to pull guard.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Hooper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Hooper's ribcage. Hooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper misses with a takedown
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Joseph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Joseph is looking to slow Hooper down with leg kicks.
Hooper tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph throws a monster overhand right that drops Hooper! Joseph follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph! |
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Event:
test1
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Four stuffs the takedown.
Four flicks out a counter leg kick but Five steps away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Five scores with a takedown into Four's guard.
Five slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Four manages to get back to half guard.
Four wants to get back to full guard.
Four is not content to let Five control the position.
Four is trying to stand back up but Five is controlling him
Four trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Four can do anything to dispel that myth.
Five trying to pass the guard but Four defending well.
Five throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Four is refusing to be controlled, as Five sits in half guard.
Four won't allow Five to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Five misses with a wild body shot.
Four wants to counter with a clinch but Five pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tourney Five showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Five has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourney Five!
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