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Event:
HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
No Joy needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
No Joy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No Joy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greene lands a nice leg kick that just misses No Joy's sensitive parts.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from No Joy.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene cracks a nice hook into No Joy's ribs.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No Joy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
No Joy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for No Joy.
No Joy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from No Joy.
No Joy swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from No Joy.
No Joy throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene stuns No Joy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
No Joy loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Greene looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from No Joy.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greene moves away from the strike by No Joy.
A big right from No Joy misses.
No Joy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
No Joy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
No Joy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits No Joys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greene ducks under a wild hook from No Joy.
No Joy lands the left hand.
Greene jabs No Joy right on the nose. No Joy blinks but takes it well.
No Joy misses with a jab, cross 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!
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. No Joy should have avoided that one.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
No Joy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greene.#CL#
Greene moves into range and clinches up with No Joy.
No Joy looking to slow down the pace here.
No Joy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greene to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene swings for the body but No Joy moves out of range.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and No Joy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from No Joy.
No Joy throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps No Joy's head back.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from No Joy.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Greene lands a nice leg kick that just misses No Joy's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Greene.#CL#
Greene forces No Joy back against the cage and clinches.
Greene misses with some punches.
Greene has No Joy pressed against the cage, preventing No Joy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
No Joy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greene just stands there and leans against the cage.
No Joy tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually No Joy drops back down to his feet.
Charles Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do No Joy.#BC#
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No Joy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No Joy throws the kick towards the body but Greene avoids it.
Greene is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greene tries to work over No Joy's front leg with a kick but No Joy checks it.
Greene throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but No Joy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And No Joy responds with a good body kick, but Greene manages to step out the way in time.
No Joy throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene lands with a straight right. No Joy didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Greene.
No Joy looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt No Joy.
No joy there for No Joy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene connects with a body shot.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by No Joy as he connects with a hook.
Greene lands with a hook. No Joy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No Joy looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No Joy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene swings for the body but No Joy moves out of range.
No Joy tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Greene dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks No Joy off balance momentarily.
No Joy avoids the head kick by Greene.
No Joy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
No Joy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like No Joy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No Joy throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Charles Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
No Joy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No Joy misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
No Joy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Joy ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
No Joy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Greene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No Joy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Greene.#T1#
Greene misses with a body shot
and No Joy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene moves into range and connects with a jab.
No Joy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
No Joy blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - No Joy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No Joy missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses No Joy's front leg but catches the back leg as No Joy tries to avoid it.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No Joy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Greene feints and then cracks No Joy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow No Joy down.
That kick from Greene tenderised No Joy's leg. No Joy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from No Joy.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene wants to land a leg kick but No Joy is out of range.
No Joy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene scores with a nice body kick.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract No Joy.
Greene lands a high kick!
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that No Joy can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - No Joy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but No Joy slips the punch.
No Joy scores with a shot to the body.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt No Joy.
No Joy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greene.
No Joy lands a nice hook to Greene's body. Greene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene slips under a jab.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
No Joy lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Greene lands a nice leg kick that just misses No Joy's sensitive parts. #T3#
Greene wants to slow No Joy down by chopping away at his legs.
No Joy throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
No Joy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Greene. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick there by Greene.
Greene tries to clinch but No Joy is having none of it.
Greene wants to slow No Joy down by chopping away at his legs.
No Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by No Joy.
No Joy takes one to the chin there.
Greene connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greene defending well as No Joy loads up on a big left hand.
Greene scores with a leg kick.
No Joy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
No Joy cracks Greene with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No Joy misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
No Joy just misses with a punch to the body.
You can see that No Joy has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
No Joy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. No Joy shrugs it off though.
Greene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene tries to clinch but No Joy moves out of range.
Greene thumps No Joy with a low kick.
Greene scores with a jab. No Joy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No Joy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. No Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
No Joy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No Joy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No Joy lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Nice defenses there by No Joy.
Good shot there by Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Greene dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No Joy tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from No Joy.
Greene lands a head shot.
Greene 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.
No Joy slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene misses with a low kick.
No Joy throws an off balance right hand
and Greene counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Greene throws a body punch but No Joy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Joy scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from No Joy.
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!
Greene lands with a cross.
Jab from Greene.
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
No Joy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greene misses with a looping right.
No Joy cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No Joy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
No Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with an inside leg kick.
No Joy keeps the fight on the outside.
No Joy throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from No Joy. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene lands a jab to the head.
No Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by No Joy.
No Joy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Greene throws a push kick but No Joy slaps the foot to one side.
No Joy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
No Joy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Greene.
No Joy throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene is looking to slow No Joy down with leg kicks.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greene 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 No Joy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from No Joy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greene is looking to score with low kicks.
No Joy throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No Joy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No Joy throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No Joy throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from No Joy.
No Joy throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene is looking to clinch but No Joy is avoiding it.
It seemed like No Joy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greene throws a leg kick but No Joy checks it.
No Joy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greene. Greene obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Greene.
No Joy avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from No Joy.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No Joy lands with a hook. Greene tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Greene swings for the body but No Joy moves out of range.
Greene slips under a jab from No Joy.
Do No Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No Joy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from No Joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene punishes No Joy's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greene scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Greene.
Greene connects with a jab.
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits No Joys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No Joy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greene counters with a solid body kick.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw.
No Joy throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
No Joy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No Joy throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No Joy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No Joy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No Joy fails to land with a series of punches.
No Joy looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
No Joy throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between No Joy's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greene 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 Smith scores the fight for Charles Greene!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Charles Greene!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Charles Greene!
Charles Greene wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No Joy as he jumps to the side.
No Joy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by No Joy!
No Joy wants to slow Berkut down by chopping away at his legs.
Berkut tries to score a power double leg takedown but No Joy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berkut somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Berkut with that takedown attempt.
No Joy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkut. #T1#
Berkut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for No Joy.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No Joy lunges at Berkut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berkut's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berkut.
Berkut shoots for a double leg takedown but No Joy sprawls well. He's pushed Berkut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berkut shoots in but no luck this time.
Berkut backing away here, and No Joy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
No Joy lands with a straight right. Berkut didn't see that one coming.
Berkut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berkut tries to land a front kick but No Joy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No Joy throws out a counter right but Berkut avoids it with no problem.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and No Joy counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but No Joy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No Joy tries to work over Berkut's front leg with a kick but Berkut checks it.
Nice takedown defense from No Joy. No joy for Berkut on that attempt.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but No Joy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Berkut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berkut lands in his opponent's guard.
No Joy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
No Joy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
No Joy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Berkut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
No Joy wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if No Joy can do anything to dispel that myth.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
Berkut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berkut 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.
Berkut won't allow No Joy to sweep him here.
Berkut is working No Joy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but No Joy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut is looking to work some ground and pound but No Joy has wrist control.#T4#
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. No Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
No Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Berkut has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
No Joy striking off his back but it's not causing Berkut any problems.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut chips away with some ground and pound.
No Joy working a defensive guard here.
No Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Do No Joy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No Joy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No Joy misses with a low kick.
Berkut tries to counter with a takedown but No Joy is quick to defend against it.
No Joy works the jab nicely.
Berkut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and No Joy counters with a left to the body.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but No Joy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but No Joy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No Joy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berkut attempts a counter takedown but No Joy avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from No Joy is predictable there #TD#
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
No Joy is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
No Joy is looking to control Berkut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can No Joy avoid being mounted?
No Joy is trying to get back to full guard.
No Joy wants to control the action here but instead Berkut manages to pass to full mount!
Berkut wants to control the pace but No Joy is squirming around nicely.
No Joy can't escape the position.
Berkut trying to control but No Joy is having none of it.
No Joy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
No Joy wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks No Joy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
No Joy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berkut wants to free his trapped foot but No Joy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berkut lands with a punch from half guard.
Berkut sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but No Joy defends the submission attempt.
Berkut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
No Joy is pressing down on Berkut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
No Joy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berkut puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berkut winds up and cracks No Joy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.#T4#
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkut lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to No Joy's temple.
No Joy trying to control here.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Berkut 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.
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
That kick from No Joy tenderised Berkut's leg. Berkut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No Joy as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from No Joy as Berkut shoots in.
No Joy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berkut is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berkut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Berkut moves out of range of the body kick from No Joy.
#TD#
Berkut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
No Joy throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Berkut manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut slows the pace down.
No Joy sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut is looking to take a break and control but No Joy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut is nestled in close to No Joy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
No Joy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berkut working No Joy over with strikes.
No Joy punching from the bottom.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
No Joy wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Berkut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to No Joy's temple.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
No Joy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkut is working away from the top position though.
Berkut working over No Joy with some ground and pound. No Joy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Berkut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, No Joy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
No Joy is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Do No Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
No Joy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Berkut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
No Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berkut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#No Joy is rocked!
Berkut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
No Joy is still in real trouble! Can Berkut finish him?
Berkut landing some decent shots from guard.
Berkut arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! No Joy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
A victorious Kirill Berkut 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:
HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Rowley walks into a left hand.
Rowley looks to score with a jab to the body but No Joy is just out of range.
No Joy scores with a push kick.
No Joy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Rowley closes the distance and pushes No Joy back into the cage.
Rowley can't find room to land a body shot as No Joy controls the action.
Rowley blocks an uppercut.
No Joy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rowley.
Rowley tries to throw a body punch but No Joy avoids it by throwing Rowley back against the cage.
Rowley tries to work over No Joy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
No Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rowley controls his hands.
No Joy tries to circle away but Rowley has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowley has a couple of punches blocked by No Joy.
Rowley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
No Joy tries to work over Rowley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rowley tries a body shot but No Joy blocks it.
Rowley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
No Joy tries to work over Rowley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
No Joy tries to work over Rowley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Rowley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rowley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. No Joy smiles and moves away.
Rowley motions for No Joy to come forward. Rowley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rowley checks a leg kick.
Rowley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from No Joy.
Rowley misses the body punch
and No Joy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rowley's knee momentarily.
No Joy lands with an uppercut that bounces Rowley off the cage and back into range.
Rowley throws a lazy uppercut
and No Joy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No Joy throws a hook but Rowley blocks it.
As No Joy backs off Rowley throws a huge counter combo but No Joy manages to avoid it all.
Rowley takes a swing at No Joy's ribcage but misses.
Rowley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Rowley rushes No Joy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
No Joy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rowley is keeping busy.#T2##TD#
No Joy jumps guard and drags Rowley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his 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!
No Joy keeping full guard, as Rowley tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowley trying to control the position from guard on top but No Joy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rowley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. No Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
No Joy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Rowley advances to half guard.
Rowley prevents No Joy from improving his position.
No Joy trying to hold on to Rowley's head to control him but Rowley postures up.
#SUB2#
Rowley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, No Joy has managed to free his arm - good work.
No Joy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if No Joy tries to get out of the position.
Rowley tries to pass the half guard into mount. No Joy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rowley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, No Joy has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. No Joy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
No Joy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
No Joy keeping full guard, as Rowley tries to pass.
Rowley is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Rowley will probably get the nod.
That's time! No Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rowley throws the left hand but No Joy avoids the punch easily.
Rowley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but No Joy manages to avoid it.
No Joy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rowley just manages to avoid it.
Rowley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but No Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rowley.
Rowley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No Joy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No Joy misses with a two punch combination.
No Joy throws a front kick aimed at Rowley's knee but Rowley avoids it well.
No Joy circles away from the clinch attempt
and No Joy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowley misses with a body shot.
No Joy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rowley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and No Joy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephen Rowley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowley misses with an uppercut
and No Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rowley misses the body punch
and No Joy counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for No Joy.
No Joy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rowley misses with a straight right.
Rowley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from No Joy.#CL2#
Rowley has taken the fight to the clinch.
No Joy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rowley lands a left hand that snaps the head of No Joy backwards.
Rowley misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Rowley manages to pull guard.
Rowley looking to control but No Joy passes into half guard.
Rowley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
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!
Rowley is desperately trying to improve his position but No Joy has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
No Joy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rowley tries to lock up and control but No Joy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
No Joy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
No Joy lands a big shot there that rocks Rowley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rowley is desperately trying to improve his position but No Joy has a good base and remains in mount.
No Joy working the ground and pound effectively.
Rowley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowley regains half guard.
Rowley works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
No Joy distracts Rowley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
No Joy works over Rowley with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Rowley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. No Joy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. No Joy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
No Joy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Do No Joy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
No Joy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rowley is adopting a defensive guard.
Rowley 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.#T4##SUB2#
Rowley working for a triangle but No Joy defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rowley has his foot on No Joy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. No Joy works his way back into a safe position though.
No Joy being controlled here momentarily.
No Joy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
No Joy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Do No Joy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No Joy scores with a punch to the head.
No Joy lands a jab to the nose.
Rowley throws the left hand but No Joy avoids the punch easily.
Rowley with a nice cross.
Rowley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No Joy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rowley.
Rowley ducks right into an uppercut from No Joy. #ROC#Rowley is rocked!
Rowley walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from No Joy! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Do No Joy!
A very excited looking Do No Joy 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:
HFC 28: Colson vs Scheckter
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Levy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling No Joy to counter with a crisp jab.
Levy is looking to clinch but No Joy is avoiding it.
No Joy thuds his shin into the meat of Levy's side.
Levy shoots for a takedown but No Joy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Levy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and No Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
Do No Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gad Levy.
Levy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling No Joy to counter with a crisp jab.
Levy looks winded!
Levy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No Joy delivers a nice body kick.
No Joy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Levy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gad Levy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levy misses with a leg kick
letting No Joy counter with a right hand. #ROC#Levy is rocked!#T1#
No Joy connects with an inside leg kick.
Levy is still on wobbly legs! Can No Joy finish him?
Levy with a poor takedown
letting No Joy counter with a right hand.
No Joy throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Levy colapses and takes a barrage of punches from No Joy as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Levy is left battered and dazed whilst No Joy and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do No Joy!
Do No Joy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 16: Colson vs Ramsay
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1#
No Joy feints a jab promting Trent to slip. No Joy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Trent tries for a takedown but No Joy circles away easily
and No Joy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No Joy throws a good cross that connects.
Trent with a lazy takedown attempt
and No Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trent looks winded!
Trent misses with a takedown
and No Joy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Do No Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Trent.
No Joy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trent throws a body kick that misses
and No Joy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No Joy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
No Joy scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Trent is rocked!
No Joy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No Joy lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Trent out cold! Trent is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Do No Joy!
A victorious Do No Joy 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:
HFC 5: Blanche vs Sanguiao
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Raj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but No Joy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by No Joy. Beautiful body shot.
Raj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No Joy throws a leg kick which misses Raj's front leg but catches the back leg as Raj tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from No Joy.
Raj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. No Joy defends it nicely.
No Joy tests Raj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raj misses with a body shot.
No Joy blocks a jab.#T1#
No Joy misses with the combination.
No Joy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raj to score with a decent uppercut.
Raj takes one on the button.
Do No Joy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No Joy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Raj counters with a single leg into guard. No Joy didn't expect that.
No Joy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if No Joy tries to get out of the position.
Raj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
No Joy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raj on the ground.
No Joy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raj is fighting to break No Joy's control of his arms but No Joy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.
Raj scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raj works over No Joy with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Raj chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raj working some strikes from top position.
Raj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raj throws a big right hand that misses.
Raj throws a big right hand that misses.
Raj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raj scoring with some ground and pound.
Raj is in close to No Joy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raj throws a big right hand that misses.
Raj wants to pass the guard but No Joy is keeping the position.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet. #T3#
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
Raj connects with a couple of short punches.
Raj stands up over No Joy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
No Joy trying to keep a closed guard but Raj is proving a slippery customer.
Raj postures up in No Joy's guard and throws a big left but No Joy blocks it.
No Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
No Joy is breathing heavily.#T4#
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raj pushes down on No Joy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raj slips a nice elbow through No Joy's hands, connecting with No Joy's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
No Joy has hold of Raj's hands but Raj slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raj trying to pass the guard but No Joy defending well.
No Joy is trying to control but can't.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Raj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mesha Raj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Raj rushes No Joy and presses him up against the cage.
No Joy misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Raj lands a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as No Joy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
Raj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
No Joy working a defensive guard here.
Raj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Raj stands up over No Joy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj lands a couple of digs.
Mesha Raj has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raj works over No Joy with some ground and pound from guard.
Raj landing with the ground and pound.
Raj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raj working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Raj lands a couple of digs.
Raj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
No Joy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raj throwing strikes from guard but No Joy blocks nicely.
No Joy looking to control.
Raj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raj postures up in No Joy's guard and throws a big left but No Joy blocks it.
Raj chips away with some ground and pound.
Raj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raj landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raj's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Raj postures up and lands a big shot to No Joy's brow.
Raj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#No Joy is rocked!
Raj working some strikes from top position.
Oh No Joy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raj throws a big elbow that misses.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj throws a big elbow that misses.
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Raj content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raj connects with a couple of short punches.
Raj distracts No Joy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raj chips away with some ground and pound.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mesha Raj 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Raj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raj goes for a double leg but No Joy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as No Joy continues to drive forward.
No Joy seems to have got his legs back now.
Raj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as No Joy sprawls well. No Joy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raj gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from No Joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - No Joy scores with a four punch combination!
Raj shoots in looking for a takedown but No Joy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Do No Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mesha Raj.
No Joy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raj doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
No Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Raj moves out of range as No Joy throws a body kick.
Raj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raj throws the kick towards the body but No Joy avoids it.
No Joy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Raj misses.
Raj throws a push kick but No Joy slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for No Joy.
Raj tries to clinch up but No Joy circles away and keeps his distance.
Raj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. No Joy defends it nicely.#T2#
Raj dodges the punch combination from No Joy.
No Joy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from No Joy.
Raj wants to clinch up but No Joy keeps it at a distance.
No Joy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raj back to the cage. No Joy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No Joy thumps Raj with a low kick.
Do No Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Raj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Raj seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Raj throws a strike aimed at the side of No Joy's head but No Joy avoids it well.
No Joy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Raj connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Raj tries for a kimura but No Joy is defending well.
Raj lands a decent elbow from side control.
No Joy is trying to get back to half guard.
Raj creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Do No Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raj works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Raj scoring with punches and elbows.
No Joy taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Raj grinds an elbow into No Joy's temple.
Raj connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused No Joy some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Raj's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Raj working the ground and pound from side control.
Raj scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh No Joy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Raj can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mesha Raj!
In his post fight interview, Mesha Raj started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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