Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Talvela
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mountain!
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Joe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mountain pushes Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joe wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Mountain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain prevents Joe from improving position.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Joe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mountain is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Joe yanks on the arm and Mountain is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Joe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddah Joe!

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakespeare misses with a body kick.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare. #TD2#
Joe dives in and scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Shakespeare blocks nicely.
Joe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Joe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shakespeare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joe, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakespeare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joe is tightening it up a little... Shakespeare has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shakespeare reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shakespeare taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Man
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Joe clinches with his opponent.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Ãlves Leite blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ãlves Leite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ãlves Leite misses with some punches.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
Ãlves Leite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joe looks winded!
Ãlves Leite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joe's face.
Joe blocks a body shot from Ãlves Leite.
Joe tries for a takedown but Ãlves Leite manages to get underhooks.
Ãlves Leite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ãlves Leite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Ãlves Leite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ãlves Leite lands with a light punch inside.
Ãlves Leite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ãlves Leite is defending well for now.
Ãlves Leite missing with knees to the body.
Ãlves Leite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Ãlves Leite tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Joe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ãlves Leite is defending well.
Ãlves Leite utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Ãlves Leite lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ãlves Leite scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ãlves Leite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ãlves Leite obliges.
Ãlves Leite lands an elbow just above Joe 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ãlves Leite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ãlves Leite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite lands with a right to the head.
Ãlves Leite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ãlves Leite can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Ãlves Leite lands a body shot.
Ãlves Leite lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ãlves Leite. #KD#
Ãlves Leite drops Joe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Joe is rocked!
Ãlves Leite pushes Joe against the cage and as Joe bounces back, Ãlves Leite cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Ãlves Leite follows up with more strikes but Joe was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saulo Ãlves Leite!
Saulo Ãlves Leite decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Bleak
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Joe instigates a clinch.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Joe moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe jumps guard but Pulkkinen stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Pulkkinen. Those never looked like landing.
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Joe counters by moving into the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Joe missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Pulkkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe takes one to the chin there.#T2##CL#
Joe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
Joe stalling.
Joe slows down the pace here.
Joe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pulkkinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Joe has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Pulkkinen goes down! Joe dives on top of him - Pulkkinen manages to get guard. #CUT#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joe being controlled here momentarily.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is really struggling to control Pulkkinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
Joe trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pulkkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulkkinen, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joe showed some decent athleticism there.
Joe is keen to just control but Pulkkinen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Joe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buddah Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pulkkinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Joe drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen has Joe pulled in close to control his posture.
Pulkkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position here. #T2#
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pulkkinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen is controlling Joe's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulkkinen is keeping the position for now.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Joe drives through with a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pulkkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulkkinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Buddah Joe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joe tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe throws an elbow that misses. Pulkkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Pulkkinen!#REVB#
Joe throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Buddah Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe looking to control but Pulkkinen passes into half guard. #T1#
Joe is trying to control but can't.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Joe wants to control the action here but instead Pulkkinen manages to pass to full mount!
Joe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Joe tries to lock up and control but Pulkkinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pulkkinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joe tries to hold on but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
Joe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Pulkkinen is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position.
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pulkkinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pulkkinen is now in half guard. #SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pulkkinen thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddah Joe!

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Mountain is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe blocks a leg kick.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Mountain is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Joe wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Joe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mountain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mountain bucks up and tries to throw Joe off but instead Joe has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mountain is trying to get back to his feet but Joe has full control of the position and if anything, Mountain has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Joe looking for the choke but no joy.
Mountain is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
I would not like to be Mountain right now.
Joe thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mountain trying to get back to his feet but Joe is in full control for now. #SUB#
Mountain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joe throwing sloppy strikes. #T3#
Joe is looking to control Mountain but Mountain is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Joe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mountain hold on?! #CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Joe trying to control momentarily.
Mountain is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Joe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mountain hold on?! #SUB#
Mountain fending off the submission attempt from Joe. #SUB#
Mountain showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Joe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Joe misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Joe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mountain covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Joe tightening his grip on Mountain, looking for the choke.
Joe is looking to control Mountain but Mountain is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buddah Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joe dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Joe attempts a counter takedown but Mountain avoids it well and moves away.
Mountain pushes Joe away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Joe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Mountain throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joe checks a low kick from Mountain.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range. #T2#
Joe moves out of range of the body kick.
Tauski Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joe takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mountain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mountain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Joe attempts a counter takedown but Mountain avoids it well and moves away.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Mountain throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. Mountain didn't expect that.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Mountain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Joe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mountain uses it to pass to side control.
Buddah Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!#SU2#
Mountain decides to stand back up. Mountain steps back and let's Joe get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tauski Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mountain throws a shot to the body.
Mountain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Mountain lands a head kick!
Joe avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Joe blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mountain sprawls and moves away.
Mountain throws a front kick that sends Joe stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mountain.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe attempts a counter takedown but Mountain avoids it well and moves away.
Mountain throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mountain misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Joe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Mountain is trying to stand up here but Joe is controlling him well.
Joe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES2#
Mountain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Joe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mountain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mountain pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Mountain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mountain!
Joe wants to control for a moment but Mountain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tauski Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mountain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tauski Mountain!
After the big win, Tauski Mountain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors NARCOS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Fleshou Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Fleshou Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fleshou Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe with the counter takedown but Fleshou Jr avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr with a jab.
Fleshou Jr swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe wants to control from the top but Fleshou Jr keeps moving.
Fleshou Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleshou Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Joe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fleshou Jr has locked up a guillotine! Fleshou Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Joe is holding on here and Fleshou Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Joe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fleshou Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr very nearly forgot to thank Black Lab Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 84
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Camacho is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there #TD#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe postures up. #SUB2#
Camacho has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Camacho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVB#
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camacho throws a sloppy strike and Joe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Camacho is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddah Joe!
Buddah Joe retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: HFC 76
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Joe dodges the punch combination from BartosiÅ„ski.
BartosiÅ„ski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
BartosiÅ„ski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joe has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BartosiÅ„ski.
Joe with the counter takedown but BartosiÅ„ski avoids it easily.
BartosiÅ„ski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
BartosiÅ„ski throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
BartosiÅ„ski throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. BartosiÅ„ski didn't expect that.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
BartosiÅ„ski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
BartosiÅ„ski keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
BartosiÅ„ski 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.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but BartosiÅ„ski has wrist control.#T2#
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. BartosiÅ„ski is keeping the position for now.
Joe wants to control from the top but BartosiÅ„ski keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
BartosiÅ„ski instigates a clinch.
BartosiÅ„ski tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing BartosiÅ„ski back against the cage.
Joe tries to pull guard but BartosiÅ„ski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
BartosiÅ„ski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
BartosiÅ„ski gets a clinch. #TD2#
Joe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joe keeping moving, preventing BartosiÅ„ski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BartosiÅ„ski wants to stand but Joe is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
BartosiÅ„ski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Joe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. BartosiÅ„ski doesn't defend quickly enough and Joe has managed to lock this one up! Can BartosiÅ„ski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Joe on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buddah Joe!
Buddah Joe is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Two throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two misses with a hook.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Two pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Two throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe moves away from the strike by Two.
Two throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Joe with the counter takedown but Two avoids it easily.#CL#
Two rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Joe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joe is tightening it up a little... Two has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Two reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Two taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe!

Event: HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Camacho misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Joe has hold of Camacho's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Camacho tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Joe cranks the arm and Camacho screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Camacho, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Buddah Joe!

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Mferi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Mferi misses with a body shot.
Mferi lands a jab to the nose.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mferi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Mferi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mferi throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe feints the counter takedown.
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mferi misses with a wild body shot.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##CL2#
Joe moves into range and clinches up with Mferi.#BC#
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Mferi swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Joe with the counter takedown but Mferi avoids it easily.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe misses with a leg kick
and Mferi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Mferi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Mferi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Mferi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mferi misses with a wild body shot.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Mferi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Mferi pushes him off.#T4#
Mferi connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.
Joe tries to score with a low kick but Mferi moves his leg out of the way.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Mferi is trying to control Joe's posture but Joe avoids it.
Mferi is not content to let Joe control the position.
Mferi tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
Mferi wants to control but Joe postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Mferi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mferi misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
and Mferi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mferi throws out the jab.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Joe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Joe is keen to just control but Mferi is a slippery customer.#T1#
Joe prevents Mferi from improving his position.
Mferi is holding on to half guard well.
Joe is trying to control the action in half guard but Mferi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Joe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mferi is holding on to half guard well.
Mferi is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Mferi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mferi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joe wants to control from the top but Mferi keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mferi is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Joe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mferi defends well.
Joe trying to control the position here.
Mferi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mferi is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mferi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Mferi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Joe defending well as Mferi loads up on a big left hand.
Joe with the counter takedown but Mferi avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Mferi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe tries to clinch up.
Mferi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Mferi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Joe throws a body punch but Mferi moves out of range.
Mferi is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Joe shoots in and bounces Mferi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mferi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Joe trying to control but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Joe controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi controlling Joe's posture.
Joe throws a strike but Mferi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Buddah Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mferi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Joe stops Mferi from standing up.
Joe wants to control from the top but Mferi keeps moving.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Mferi is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mferi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe trying to control but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mferi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddah Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mferi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Mferi.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mferi swinging wildly here.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Mferi misses its intended target.
Joe with the counter takedown but Mferi avoids it easily.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Mferi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malig Mferi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mferi cracks Joe with an open hand slap.
Joe tries to clinch but Mferi is having none of it. #T4#
Mferi misses the jab.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Mferi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mferi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Mferi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mferi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Mferi!

Event: HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Joe swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Joe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukahainen.
Joe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joukahainen throws a head kick that misses.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joe swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joe misses with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joukahainen throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Joukahainen is quick to defend against it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Joe tries to clinch there but Joukahainen circles away.
Joukahainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joukahainen connects with the punch.
Joukahainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joe feinted with a counter takedown.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Joe moves into range and clinches up with Joukahainen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joukahainen. #BC2#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Joukahainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Joukahainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
Joukahainen tries to score with a low kick but Joe moves his leg out of the way.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joukahainen throws a leg kick but Joe checks it.
Joukahainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddah Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joukahainen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Joukahainen. #T4##KD2#
Joukahainen lands a big head kick that sends Joe tumbling to the mat! Joukahainen takes a step backwards and waves Joe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukahainen pounces like a tiger and cracks Joe with a vicious hook! Joe is down but not out! Joukahainen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jouni Joukahainen!
Jouni Joukahainen is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Dragan misses.
Joe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Dragan moves out of range easily.
Joe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragan scores with a body shot.
Dragan misses with a right hand #TD#
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dragan wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Joe controlling from the top position.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joe cracks Dragan with a big right hand but Dragan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dragan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Joe with shots to the head and body - Dragan looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragan has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Dragan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dragan is trying to get back to his feet but Joe has full control of the position and if anything, Dragan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Joe lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dragan's head.#CUT#That has opened up Viktor Dragan's cut even more.#SUB#
Joe is cranking Dragan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dragan! He's tightened the choke and Dragan is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buddah Joe!
Buddah Joe retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Boy stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joe avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy lands an overhand right.
Boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Boy lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Joe misses.
Boy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joe.#T1#
Boy swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that!
Joe tries to control but Boy wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe avoids the attempt from Boy to control.
Joe controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Boy tries to improve his position but Joe has taken his back! Joe has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Joe pushes Boy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buddah Joe!
Buddah Joe retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Valo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Valo uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Valo moves into the clinch successfully.
Valo slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Joe jumps guard.
Valo is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo wants to get up but he can't break Joe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joe pulls Valo in close to his closed guard and prevents Valo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB2#
Joe looking for a guillotine here but Valo defends easily.
Valo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joe's guard.#SUB2#
Valo is sitting in close to Joe's body. Joe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Valo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Valo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Joe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddah Joe!
Buddah Joe is the new super heavyweight champion!
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1#
Dragan misses with a straight left.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Dragan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Dragan misses its intended target.
Dragan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joe circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragan connects with a jab.
Dragan swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Joe in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dragan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddah Joe!

Event: HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Boy throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe feints the counter takedown.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boy connects with a crisp jab.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Boy pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD2#
Joe looking to score a takedown here. Boy is defending well but Joe drives through and ends up in Boy's guard.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Boy working a defensive guard here.
Joe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joe forces his way into half guard.
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boy is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there. #T2#
Joe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Joe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boy is looking to escape.
Joe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Joe with shots to the head and body - Boy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boy gets back to half guard.
Boy is pressing down on Joe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Joe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe won't allow Boy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Boy working for submissions but it's allowed Joe to get to half guard. #SUB#
Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boy is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boy avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joe trying to mount his opponent but Boy defends it.
Joe slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Joe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buddah Joe!

Event: HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cummings lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Cummings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Cummings.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cummings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Cummings does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Cummings moves out of range easily.
Cummings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cummings misses with a body punch #CL#
and Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummings's efforts to push away.
Cummings is trying to break the clinch but Joe has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Cummings breaks from the clinch.
Joe moves forwards but Cummings connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Joe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joe throws a body punch but Cummings moves out of range.
Dick Cummings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Cummings digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Cummings lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cummings.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe tries to score with a low kick but Cummings moves his leg out of the way.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cummings defending well as Joe loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Cummings misses with a few strikes there.
Cummings's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cummings's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cummings has knocked Joe down with a huge combo! Cummings steps away and waves a wobbly Joe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
Cummings is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joe rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Cummings lands a left and a right that send Joe crashing to the mat, dazed. Cummings thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe blocks a jab.
Joe tries to clinch up but Cummings circles away and keeps his distance.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings misses with a two punch combination.
Cummings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cummings jabs at Joe's body.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Cummings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Cummings lands with a cross.
Cummings throws a shot to the body.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cummings.
Cummings throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe is looking to counter the offense by Cummings and move into the clinch.
Cummings throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Cummings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Cummings lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
Cummings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Cummings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Cummings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddah Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cummings misses with a body shot.
Cummings scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cummings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cummings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cummings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joe.
Cummings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dick Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cummings throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Joe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cummings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cummings.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cummings misses the target. #T1#
Cummings takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cummings moves away.
Joe throws a body punch but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Cummings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Cummings.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cummings misses with the combination.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Cummings blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe throws a head kick but Cummings moves out of range.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Cummings misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummings misses with a combination #CL#
and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cummings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Cummings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cummings misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Cummings throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe is looking to counter the offense by Cummings and move into the clinch.
Joe slips a jab and a cross from Cummings.
As Cummings tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummings manages to avoid the attempt.
Cummings looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Joe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cummings is out of range and Joe settles back down.
Cummings is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joe throws the kick towards the body but Cummings avoids it.
A nice side step and Cummings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cummings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings misses with a hook.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.
Cummings lunges at Joe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joe's hand. #T4#
Cummings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe throws a lazy body kick
and Cummings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe avoids the body shot from Cummings.
Cummings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Cummings as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Joe takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cummings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Cummings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buddah Joe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cummings throws a body shot but no joy.
Cummings misses with a wild body shot.
Cummings misses with a double jab #CL#
and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cummings breaks from the clinch.
Cummings punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Cummings loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Cummings pushes him off.
Cummings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buddah Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Good body shot from Cummings.
Joe stalling the fight.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cummings just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cummings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Cummings.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cummings looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Cummings punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Joe is looking to clinch.
Cummings throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Cummings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummings works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Cummings looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cummings moves away.
Cummings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joe's head.
Joe tries to clinch there but Cummings circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Cummings misses.
Cummings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Joe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummings smiles and moves away. #T3#
Cummings thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cummings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cummings lands a slapping body shot.
Cummings scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Cummings.
Good exchange - Cummings coming out on top.#T4#
Cummings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Cummings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Cummings feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cummings finish him?! #ROC2#Joe is rocked!
Joe tries to clinch
and Cummings counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cummings!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Cummings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Daniels and move into the clinch position.
Daniels lands with a good body shot.
Joe looks winded!
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels .
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joe blocks a jab.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
Joe blocks a jab.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daniels lands with a good body shot.
Joe moves away from the strike by Daniels .
Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Daniels shakes him off and moves away.
Daniels lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joe avoids the body shot from Daniels .
Daniels tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Daniels lands a jab.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Daniels drops Joe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Joe looks back up at him and smiles so Daniels waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Joe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
Joe switches off momentarily and Daniels cracks him with a monster right hand! Joe topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Daniels dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Daniels !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Daniels !
A relieved looking Teddy Daniels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wagner.
Joe throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Joe tries to get set, Wagner tries to push him back and clinch up but Joe manages to avoid the attempt.
Wagner shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Joe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Joe.
Buck Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with a body kick.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Wagner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wagner misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wagner or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe, which made it look bad. #T1#
Joe looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner looks for the body kick but Joe saw that one coming.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Joe moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Joe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joe has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Wagner stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Joe throws up his legs and catches Wagner in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Wagner tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Joe! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe!

Event: HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Lagga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lagga.
Lagga avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe avoids a kick to the body.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lagga throws a wild body kick that Joe sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Lagga.
Lagga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lagga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lagga sets himself, and Joe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lagga avoids it this time.
Lagga throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Lagga shakes him off and moves away.
Lagga tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe moves out of range of the body kick from Lagga.
Flagga Lagga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lagga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Lagga and move into the clinch position.
Lagga slips under a jab.
Lagga throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Joe has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Lagga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Joe as he checks the leg kick.
Joe wants to counter with a clinch but Lagga pushes him away.
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lagga. Lagga obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe swings for the body but Lagga moves out of range.
Joe blocks a low kick nicely.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Lagga has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Joe pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Lagga is sitting in close to Joe's body. Joe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lagga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lagga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Joe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddah Joe!

Event: HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Joe defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Joe has eaten all the pies!
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragan.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dragan.
The fighters circling - Dragan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dragan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dragan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragan lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragan.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dragan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Dragan slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Dragan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragan misses the target.
Dragan throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dragan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Dragan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragan blocks a head kick by Joe.
Dragan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joe back to the cage. Dragan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dragan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragan lands a jab.
Dragan misses the jab.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dragan.
Dragan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragan sets himself, and Joe steps forward looking for the clinch! Dragan avoids it this time.
Dragan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe throws a jab when Dragan was well out of range.
Dragan throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dragan.
Dragan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Joe moves away from the strike by Dragan.
Dragan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragan throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Dragan.
Joe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joe scrambles back to his feet.
Dragan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Viktor Dragan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe takes a swing at Dragan's ribcage but misses.
Dragan cracks Joe with a good jab.
Dragan slips a jab from Joe.
Dragan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Dragan shakes him off and moves away.
Dragan throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Dragan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragan lands a jab.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragan scores with a jab.
Dragan scores with a decent looking hook.
Dragan scores with a jab to the head.
Joe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragan to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Dragan - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragan misses the target.
Dragan sets himself, and Joe steps forward looking for the clinch! Dragan avoids it this time.
Dragan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dragan misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragan misses the target.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Joe moves forwards but Dragan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragan misses with a looping left.
Joe throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe slips a jab from Dragan.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragan.
Dragan misses with the combination.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe slips under a jab from Dragan.
Dragan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Dragan throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Dragan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dragan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Dragan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddah Joe's cut.
That's time! Dragan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Joe throws a body kick that misses.
Joe ducks right into an uppercut from Dragan.
Dragan moves out of range as Joe throws a body kick.
A jab from Dragan finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Dragan.
Dragan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragan.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragan.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Dragan coming out on top.
Dragan blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head kick misses from Joe.
A swing and a miss from Dragan.
Dragan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Dragan misses the shot to the body.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dragan throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Dragan catches Joe right on the button with a cross.
Dragan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Dragan misses the shot to the body.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragan throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Dragan throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Dragan and move into the clinch position.#T2#
A big right from Dragan misses.
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragan misses with a straight left.
Dragan checks a leg kick.
Joe slips under a jab.
Dragan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragan sets himself, and Joe steps forward looking for the clinch! Dragan avoids it this time.
A big left from Dragan misses.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe throws a leg kick
and Dragan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Joe drives through and clinches with Dragan against the cage. #TD2#
Joe manages to pull guard.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Dragan from standing up. #T3#
Joe controlling Dragan's posture.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Dragan from standing up.
Joe is adopting a defensive guard.
Dragan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joe is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dragan looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Dragan slips a straight right by Joe.
Dragan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viktor Dragan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Dragan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Dragan.
Joe throws the left hand but Dragan avoids the punch easily.
Dragan swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Dragan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buddah Joe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragan.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Dragan and move into the clinch position.
Joe defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand.
Joe wants to counter with a clinch but Dragan pushes him away.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Dragan.
Joe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand.
Dragan lands a jab to the nose.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dragan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dragan throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Buddah Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragan.
Dragan sets himself, and Joe steps forward looking for the clinch! Dragan avoids it this time.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragan.
Joe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joe darts in trying to clinch
and Dragan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragan throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dragan.
Dragan misses with a looping left.
Dragan looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joe blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Dragan misses its intended target.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joe slips under a jab.
Viktor Dragan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dragan cracks Joe with an open hand slap.
Dragan lands a jab-cross combination.
Joe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dragan missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragan looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Dragan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe misses with a head kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Dragan misses its intended target.
Dragan throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
Joe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Dragan moves away and avoids it.
Dragan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joe has time to react.
Dragan cracks Joe with a good jab.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Dragan.
Dragan connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.
Joe slips a jab from Dragan.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Dragan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Dragan shakes him off and moves away.
Dragan throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Dragan connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragan blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe wants to counter with a clinch but Dragan pushes him away.
Dragan lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Dragan throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Dragan shakes him off and moves away.
Dragan checks a leg kick nicely.
Joe throws a head kick but Dragan moves out of range.
Dragan thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Dragan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dragan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Dragan!
Viktor Dragan very nearly forgot to thank Combat Wombat Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 11:Kuznecov vs Dobrosavlje
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Cummings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cummings misses with a series of wild punches.
Cummings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cummings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Cummings both land. Nice combination.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Joe.
Cummings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings blocks a leg kick.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cummings pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joe back to the cage. Cummings follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Cummings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cummings misses with a body shot.
Cummings lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Joe misses.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.
Cummings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cummings lands a right hook to the body.
Cummings misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Joe throws a sloppy head kick
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cummings catches Joe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cummings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Cummings tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummings manages to avoid the attempt.
Cummings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cummings connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Cummings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.#KD2#
Cummings feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cummings finish him?!
Cummings lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Joe head around and knocks him out cold! Cummings hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cummings!
A victorious Dick Cummings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 506
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Joe misses with a jab to the body
letting Dillon counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dillon fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Joe misses.
Joe misses with a straight right.
Dillon throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Joe throws the left hand but Dillon avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Joe
and Dillon counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Dillon lands.#T1#
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe misses with a jab to the body
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Joe misses
letting Dillon counter with a right hand.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Dillon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Joe slips a straight right by Dillon.
As Dillon tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillon manages to avoid the attempt.
Dillon looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe misses with a hook
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe misses with a hook
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dillon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A lazy body kick from Joe
and Dillon counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Dillon checks a leg kick nicely.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dillon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillon throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dillon manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A low kick from Joe misses
and Dillon counters with a left to the body.
Dillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
A low kick from Joe is predictable there
and Dillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a body kick.
Dillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Dillon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dillon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Dillon's shoulder, as Dillon tries to avoid the shot.
Dillon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillon counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Dillon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Dillon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Joe throws a leg kick but Dillon moved away.
A nice side step and Dillon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joe throws the left hand but Dillon avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Dillon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Joe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joe misses with a right hand
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Joe takes the fight into the clinch.
Dillon is trying to break the clinch but Joe has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dillon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dillon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dillon struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Dillon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Dillon has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dillon.
Dillon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dillon lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dillon tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillon wants to stall.
Joe fails to pull guard.
Joe tries to pull guard but Dillon holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddah Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe really is a fat lump.
Dillon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Dillon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dillon breaks the clinch.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Dillon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe throws a right hand that misses
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
Dillon lands with a cross.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Dillon moved out of range nicely.
Dillon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillon throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dillon 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Joe tries a low kick but Dillon avoids it.
Dillon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dillon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Dillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillon.
Dillon throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Joe misses.
Dillon is looking for the big counter here.
Buddah Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Joe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillon ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Dillon throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Dillon breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Joe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dillon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Dillon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Dillon wants to get back to striking at distance but Joe won't allow it. #T2#
Dillon can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Dillon misses with a body punch.
Joe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillon smiles and moves away.
Dillon lands a really nice looking cross but Joe seems unphased.
A head kick by Joe misses
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Joe has Dillon up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Joe blocks a body shot from Dillon.
Dillon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dillon misses with a body punch.
Dillon struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dillon.
Dillon tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Dillon tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe prevents Dillon from breaking the clinch.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillon. #TD#
Joe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dan Dillon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dillon wants to stand but Joe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dillon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dillon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Joe has locked up a guillotine! Joe's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dillon is holding on here and Joe must be using up a lot of energy. Dillon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Joe gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddah Joe!

Event: CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Joe misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Loader clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Loader gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joe regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Loader stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Joe throws up his legs and catches Loader in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Loader tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Joe! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gill throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Gill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gill content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Joe has locked up a guillotine! Joe's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gill is holding on here and Joe must be using up a lot of energy. Gill has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Joe gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddah Joe!

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