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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 13
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Joshua Junior moves into the clinch.
Brodsky tries a body shot but Joshua Junior blocks it.
Joshua Junior wants to break free but Brodsky has control.
Brodsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brodsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brodsky misses with some punches.
Brodsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joshua Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Joshua Junior being controlled against the cage.
Brodsky misses with a punch to the body.
Brodsky's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brodsky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brodsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Brodsky.
Joshua Junior blocks an uppercut.
Brodsky has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua Junior.
Brodsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshua Junior backwards.
Brodsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brodsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua Junior uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Joshua Junior tries to pull guard but Brodsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshua Junior drops back down to his feet.
Brodsky misses with the head strike.
Joshua Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brodsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua Junior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brodsky up against the cage.
Brodsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brodsky digs a right hand underneath Joshua Junior's ribcage. Joshua Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brodsky presses Joshua Junior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brodsky effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Brodsky fails to land.
Joshua Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Joshua Junior blocks an uppercut.
Brodsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua Junior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brodsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Joshua Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brodsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brodsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brodsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brodsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brodsky working aggressively here.
Brodsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua Junior.
Brodsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua Junior or not.
Joshua Junior is breathing heavily.
Brodsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brodsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua Junior is trying to pull guard but Brodsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brodsky lands a shoulder strike.
Brodsky digs a right hand underneath Joshua Junior's ribcage. Joshua Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brodsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua Junior.
Brodsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Brodsky cracks Joshua Junior with a nice body shot.#T3#
Brodsky lands with a left to the head.
Brodsky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brodsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brodsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Brodsky cracks Joshua Junior with a nice body shot.
Brodsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brodsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Brodsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua Junior blocking some punches.
Brodsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua Junior trying to stall but Brodsky improves his position.
Brodsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua Junior.
Brodsky slows down the pace here.
Joshua Junior blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Brodsky.
Brodsky tries to work over Joshua Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua Junior wants a takedown.
Brodsky lands a shoulder strike.
Brodsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brodsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brodsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brodsky.
Brodsky pushes Joshua Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Joshua Junior is rocked!
Brodsky has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua Junior.
Oh Joshua Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brodsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua Junior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Brodsky.
Joshua Junior misses with some punches.
Brodsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Brodsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joshua Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brodsky pinned against the cage. Brodsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joshua Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Brodsky connects with a leg kick.
Brodsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshua Junior is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Joshua Junior slips under a jab.
Brodsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Brodsky tries to get set, Joshua Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Brodsky manages to avoid the attempt.
Joshua Junior shoots for a takedown but Brodsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brodsky swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brodsky misses with a combination
and Joshua Junior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joshua Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Brodsky circles away.
Brodsky misses with a body kick. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brodsky.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Joshua Junior has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brodsky.
Brodsky connects with a right hand. Joshua Junior shakes it off.
Brodsky lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Joshua Junior - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Brodsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Brodsky!
Our winner, Vladimir Brodsky, 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:
Madness Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Crow fails to land the takedown.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshua Junior as he connects with a hook.
Joshua Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Joshua Junior ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joshua Junior is looking to clinch.
Crow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joshua Junior goes for a double leg but Crow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crow continues to drive forward.
Joshua Junior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Anthony Joshua Junior has been cut.#TD#
Crow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crow postures up.
#SU#
Crow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Crow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joshua Junior did well to prevent Crow getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua Junior is trying to stand.
#T1#
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Joshua Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joshua Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Crow wants to advance to full mount but Joshua Junior doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Crow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joshua Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Crow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joshua Junior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joshua Junior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joshua Junior! #REVB#
Crow is not content to let Joshua Junior control the position. #T2#
Joshua Junior misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU2#
Joshua Junior stands up and beckons Crow to his feet.
Crow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joshua Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Joshua Junior ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joshua Junior.#CL#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua Junior can't break the clinch.
Joshua Junior is working for takedown but Crow is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Joshua Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joshua Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joshua Junior misses with some punches.
Joshua Junior can't break the clinch.
Joshua Junior tries to pull guard but Crow holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshua Junior drops back down to his feet.
Crow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joshua Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Joshua Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joshua Junior shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Joshua Junior backing up. Joshua Junior nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Joshua Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Crow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joshua Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crow swinging wildly here.
Joshua Junior tries to clinch up but Crow circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joshua Junior is defended easily by Crow.#TD#
Crow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crow showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joshua Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Crow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crow trying to pass the guard but Joshua Junior defending well.
Joshua Junior trying to hold on to Crow's head to control him but Crow postures up.
Joshua Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard. #SUB#
Crow looking for a submission but Joshua Junior manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crow preventing the sweep.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joshua Junior keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joshua Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Joshua Junior wants to stand but Crow is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow avoids the head kick by Joshua Junior.
#T3#
Joshua Junior has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joshua Junior is working for takedown but Crow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joshua Junior.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Crow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joshua Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joshua Junior manages to escape to his feet. #CL#
Crow moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Joshua Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Joshua Junior.
Crow tries to score a body lock takedown but Joshua Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crow is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Russel Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshua Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua Junior shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense.
Russel Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Crow darts in and clinches Joshua Junior up against the cage.
Crow is pushing Joshua Junior up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Crow jumps into guard, dragging Joshua Junior to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joshua Junior's cut.
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##CL#
Crow forces Joshua Junior back against the cage and clinches.
Crow missing with knees to the body.
Joshua Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshua Junior tries to pull guard but Crow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joshua Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Joshua Junior.
Crow is working for takedown but Joshua Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joshua Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joshua Junior.
Crow misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crow can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Joshua Junior leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Joshua Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joshua Junior somewhat.
Crow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Joshua Junior avoids it.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joshua Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Joshua Junior ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch.
Crow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua Junior can do to turn this around?#T2##BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow fails to land the takedown.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Joshua Junior moves out of range easily.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crow throws a body kick that misses.
Joshua Junior has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Joshua Junior tries to clinch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crow misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joshua Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Crow. No joy for Joshua Junior on that attempt.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Crow. No joy for Joshua Junior on that attempt.
Crow moves out of range as Joshua Junior throws a body kick.
Joshua Junior tries to clinch but Crow moves out of range. #CL2#
Joshua Junior forces Crow back against the cage and clinches.
Joshua Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Crow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russel Crow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Joshua Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC#
Crow breaks from the clinch.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Joshua Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua Junior is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
Joshua Junior wants to clinch.
Joshua Junior takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Anthony Joshua Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russel Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crow throws a head kick that Joshua Junior semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Crow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crow 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Crow! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 5
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Style has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Style.
#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Joshua Junior has been cut.
Joshua Junior shoots for a takedown but Style saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Style just misses with a punch to the body.
Style throws a half hearted mid kick.
Style shoots for a double leg takedown but Joshua Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Style's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Style tries to work over Joshua Junior's front leg with a kick but Joshua Junior checks it.
Joshua Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joshua Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshua Junior scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Joshua Junior clinches.
Joshua Junior fails to pull guard.
Style tries to score a body lock takedown but Joshua Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Style on the defensive, avoiding the knees 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!#BC#
Joshua Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##TD2#
Style pulls Joshua Junior into guard.
Style working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Joshua Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Style manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joshua Junior has Style in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua Junior wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Style drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Style jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Style wants to pass the guard but Joshua Junior is keeping the position.#ES#
Joshua Junior has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Style has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Joshua Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Joshua Junior pulls guard effortlessly.
Style trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshua Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joshua Junior is pulling down on Style's head. It's preventing any offense from Style, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Joshua Junior is looking for a triangle but Style pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Style wants to control from the top but Joshua Junior keeps moving.
Style stopping the sweep attempt from Joshua Junior.
Style postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Joshua Junior.
#CL#
Joshua Junior moves into the clinch.
Style prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Joshua Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Style looking for a takedown. #T4##BC#
Joshua Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joshua Junior shoots in looking for a takedown. Style tries to sprawl out of it but Joshua Junior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Style manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Style wants to counter with a clinch but Joshua Junior pushes him away.#CL#
Joshua Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Style is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joshua Junior is defending well.#BC#
Joshua Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Style tries for a takedown but Joshua Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Style tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshua Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshua Junior throws a series of punches but Style moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joshua Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joshua Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Style moves out of range easily. #CL#
Joshua Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Joshua Junior blocking some punches.
Style keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joshua Junior's efforts to push away.
Style is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joshua Junior pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Joshua Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joshua Junior crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Style - the referee stops the clock and Joshua Junior gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Style. Joshua Junior manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joshua Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Style looks for a takedown but Joshua Junior sprawls well.#T1#
Joshua Junior looks for a takedown but Style sprawls well.
Style tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshua Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Style defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joshua Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Joshua Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Style goes for a double leg but Joshua Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshua Junior continues to drive forward.
Style fails with the takedown#TD#
and Joshua Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joshua Junior.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Joshua Junior gets to his feet. Style looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Style misses with a takedown attempt
and Joshua Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Style tries to clinch but Joshua Junior is having none of it. #T2#
Joshua Junior shoots in for a takedown but Style shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Style stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Joshua Junior with that takedown attempt.
Joshua Junior looks for a takedown but Style sprawls well.
Style shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Style is defended easily by Joshua Junior.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joshua Junior. #T3##CL#
Joshua Junior rushes Style and presses him up against the cage.
Joshua Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Style can do to turn this around?
Joshua Junior wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Style manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshua Junior controlling from the top position.
Style looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joshua Junior is one step ahead there.
Joshua Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joshua Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Joshua Junior gets to his feet - Style follows without any prompting.
No luck for Style with that takedown attempt.
Anthony Joshua Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshua Junior dives in and grabs Style's left leg, looking for a takedown. Style pushes down on Joshua Junior's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Joshua Junior forces Style back against the cage and clinches.
Style is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joshua Junior to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joshua Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Joshua Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Style defends well and Joshua Junior ends up having to push Style into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Style is trying to break the clinch but Joshua Junior is controlling him.#TD#
Joshua Junior jumps into guard, dragging Style to the mat.
Style controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joshua Junior throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joshua Junior keeping moving, preventing Style from controlling successfully.
Style wanted to stand there but Joshua Junior had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joshua Junior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Style escapes and throws Joshua Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1##SU2#
Style decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Style defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joshua Junior.
Style with the counter takedown but Joshua Junior avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Style. Beautiful body shot.
Style tries to clinch but Joshua Junior moves away
and Joshua Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshua Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joshua Junior looks for a takedown but Style sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Joshua Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Style sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Style throws a head kick that Joshua Junior semi-blocks.
Joshua Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Style closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Style moves into full mount!
Joshua Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Style is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joshua Junior can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Joshua Junior is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Style is landing with some decent strikes but Joshua Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joshua Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Style misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Style looking to control but Joshua Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Style takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joshua Junior tries to hold on but Style pushes him away.
Joshua Junior has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Joshua Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Style on the ground.
Joshua Junior rolls, trying to escape but Style keeps control of the position.
Style tries to keep control of the position but Joshua Junior is staying busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Style struggling to land strikes to the head as Joshua Junior covers up. #SUB2#
Joshua Junior defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Style's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerky Style comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshua Junior 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Joshua Junior! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
It seemed like Joshua Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joshua Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Joshua Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Joshua Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Joshua Junior moves out of range.
Rodrigues cracks Joshua Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Joshua Junior has been cut.
Joshua Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Joshua Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Rodrigues cracks Joshua Junior with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joshua Junior looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rodrigues finish him?
#ROC#Joshua Junior is rocked!#T1#
Rodrigues lands an uppercut, right on the button! Joshua Junior tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adilson Rodrigues! |
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