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Event:
DMMA 382: Karj v Bonaparte
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
#R1# Joe Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Joe Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Action. Joe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Action. Action fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joe Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Action throws an off balance right hand
and Joe Jr counters with a nice body shot. Joe Jr misses with the combination.
Action lands a jab to the head.
Joe Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Action manages to avoid it. Joe Jr avoids the head kick by Action.
Joe Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe Jr checks the leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe Jr! But no joy. That kick from Action tenderised Joe Jr's leg. Joe Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Action throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joe Jr. Joe Jr throws out a loose jab but Action uses good head movement to avoid it. Joe Jr throws a shot from downtown. Action moves away and avoids it.#T1# Action misses with a wild combination.
Joe Jr throws a lazy right hand but Action sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Joe Jr misses with a hook. A left and a right from Action both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Glass Joe Jr has been cut. Joe Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. Joe Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Action has time to react. Action throws a nice inside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Action. Joe Jr misses with a wild combination.
Joe Jr's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joe Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Action misses with a leg kick and Joe Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Joe Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Action in his tracks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Action thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joe Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2# Action lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe Jr off the cage and back into range. Action clobbers Joe Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Joe Jr is rocked! Joe Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Action.
Joe Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Action finish him? Crack! Action connects with the perfect overhand right and Joe Jr falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Action!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominic Action! Dominic Action gave a mention to Black Lab Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Joe Jr scores with a one two! Bhate had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range. Joe Jr moves out of range of the strikes. A shot to the liver by Joe Jr. Beautiful body shot. Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've been informed that Joe Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Joe Jr scores with a jab. Bhate acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A slow jab from Joe Jr misses its intended target. Bhate dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Joe Jr misses with a hook. Joe Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bhate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bhate lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bhate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joe Jr. Joe Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bhate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhate misses with a body shot.
Bhate throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Bhate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2# Joe Jr drops Bhate with a beautiful combination! Bhate stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joe Jr is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bhate is rocked! Bhate connects with a body shot. Oh Bhate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bhate staying out of range there. It looked like Bhate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bhate seems to have got his legs back now. Joe Jr lands a lovely overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bhate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe Jr manages to avoid it. Joe Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bhate's shoulder, as Bhate tries to avoid the shot. Bhate lands a nice shot that snaps Joe Jr's head back.
Joe Jr misses with an uppercut. Dharya Bhate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joe Jr throws a big shot that misses. Bhate misses with a wild body shot. Bhate is looking to wear down Joe Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Joe Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bhate lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Bhate.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target. Joe Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bhate blocks a jab. Bhate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Joe Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bhate moves out of range of the strikes. Bhate is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bhate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe Jr. Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Bhate.
Joe Jr throws out a counter right but Bhate avoids it with no problem. Joe Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Joe Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhate moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bhate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe Jr. Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bhate ducks down to avoid it. Bhate misses the jab. A swing and a miss from Joe Jr.#T3# Bhate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Joe Jr. Bhate does a little dance to reset his feet. Joe Jr looks to throw the jab but Bhate is out of range. Bhate with a nice cross. Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away. Joe Jr scores with a jab to the body. Joe Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Joe Jr misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target. Joe Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away. Bhate throws a good cross that connects.
Joe Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bhate.#T4# Joe Jr throws a body punch but Bhate moves out of range. Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away. Bhate misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Joe Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bhate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bhate lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe Jr's head. Bhate swings for the body but Joe Jr moves out of range.
Bhate tests Joe Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Joe Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Bhate counters with a left to the body. Joe Jr misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bhate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bhate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bhate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Joe Jr staying out of range there. Joe Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Joe Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glass Joe Jr will probably get the nod. 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# Bhate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhate. Joe Jr misses with a straight left. Joe Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bhate moves away and avoids it. A jab from Bhate misses. Bhate throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Joe Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Bhate! Joe Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bhate to his feet! Bhate is in big trouble! The fighters circling - Joe Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bhate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Joe Jr digs a good body shot into Bhate's ribs. Bhate dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Joe Jr thuds his right hand into Bhate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bhate misses with a looping right. A lazy left from Bhate finds it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bhate misses with a wild body shot. Joe Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Joe Jr catches Bhate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bhate scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Joe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate. Bhate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe Jr. Bhate is looking to counter punch. Joe Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bhate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe Jr manages to avoid it. Joe Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhate moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bhate throws a lazy right hand but Joe Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Joe Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Bhate's head. Bhate ducks under a wild hook from Joe Jr. The fighters circling - Bhate throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range. Joe Jr takes one to the chin there. Joe Jr misses with a hook. Bhate ducked under it nicely. Joe Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bhate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Bhate ducks under a wild hook from Joe Jr. Bhate throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bhate swings for the body but Joe Jr moves out of range.
A lazy left from Joe Jr finds it's target. Glass Joe Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joe Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bhate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bhate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe Jr thinking. Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Bhate.
Bhate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bhate throws a big shot that misses. Joe Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Joe Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bhates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3# Bhate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Joe Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Joe Jr throws a right and a left that Bhate avoids nicely. Bhate moves out of range as Joe Jr strikes. Joe Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bhate moves away and avoids it. A jab from Joe Jr finds it's way through Bhate's defenses. Joe Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away. It looks like Bhate has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Joe Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhate doesn't seem bothered though. Joe Jr throws out a loose jab but Bhate uses good head movement to avoid it. Bhate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Joe Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bhate under the eye. Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range. Joe Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bhate with a body shot. Joe Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bhate defending well as Joe Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Bhate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bhate misses with a hook. Joe Jr ducked under it nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bhate throws an overhand right that lands on Joe Jr's shoulder, as Joe Jr tries to avoid the shot. Joe Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bhate throws a shot from downtown. Joe Jr moves away and avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe Jr! But no joy. Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away. A swing and a miss from Joe Jr. Joe Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bhate misses with a straight left. Bhate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bhate moves into range and connects with a jab. Joe Jr misses with an uppercut. Bhate saw that one coming. A shot to the body from Joe Jr misses and Bhate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Joe Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Bhate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe Jr. A swing and a miss from Joe Jr. Bhate misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bhate circles away quickly and effectively. Joe Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bhate. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe Jr! But no joy. Joe Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Jr misses the jab. Bhate lands a jab to Joe Jr's midsection. Bhate misses with a straight right. It seemed like Joe Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bhate throws a body shot but no joy. Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range. A left and a right from Joe Jr both land. Nice combination. Joe Jr swings for the body but Bhate moves out of range.
#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target. Joe Jr misses with a looping right. Joe Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhate scores with a body shot.
Joe Jr moves out of range as Bhate strikes. Jab from Bhate. Bhate cracks Joe Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Joe Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bhate has time to react. A jab from Joe Jr misses. Bhate defending well as Joe Jr loads up on a big left hand. Joe Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Bhate counters with a right hand to the body. Joe Jr digs a good body shot into Bhate's ribs. Bhate connects with a body shot.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some wild striking there from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bhate throws out the jab. Joe Jr misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Joe Jr missing with a left hand there. Bhate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A cross from Bhate lands. Joe Jr scores with a jab to the body. Joe Jr throws a hook to the side of Bhate's head but Bhate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Joe Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhate sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range. #T3# The fighters circle momentarily. Bhate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Joe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate. Bhate lands with a hook. Joe Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Joe Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bhate throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe Jr. Bhate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe Jr throws out the jab. Joe Jr defending well as Bhate loads up on a big left hand. Bhate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bhate misses the target. Joe Jr misses with a double jab
and Bhate counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Joe Jr throws a right hand that Bhate ducks under and follows up with a left that Bhate also avoids with ease.#T4# Joe Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Joe Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bhate throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe Jr! But no joy. Joe Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhate is just out of range. Bhate slips under a jab. Joe Jr misses with an uppercut
and Bhate counters with a nice uppercut. Bhate lands an overhand right. Joe Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bhate moves away from the strike by Joe Jr. Dharya Bhate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Glass Joe Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice jab there from Bhate.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dharya Bhate. Well Joe Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe Jr! |
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Event:
UCF 80: Adunga Jr v Wilder
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Norrez lands a lovely overhand right. Joe Jr misses with an uppercut. Norrez saw that one coming. Joe Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Joe Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sloppy strikes from Joe Jr. Those never looked like landing. Norrez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Norrez throws a lazy head kick and Joe Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Joe Jr looks to land a right hand but Norrez moved out of range. Joe Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norrez. Joe Jr throws a series of punches but Norrez avoids them all with ease. Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Norrez.
Joe Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norrez. Norrez feints the counter takedown. Norrez lands a jab to Joe Jr's midsection. Joe Jr blocks a jab. A good leg kick by Norrez. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A slapping body kick lands there for Norrez. Norrez throws a push kick but Joe Jr slaps the foot to one side. Tahuso Norrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Norrez ducks down to avoid it. Joe Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Joe Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Norrez throws an overhand right that lands on Joe Jr's shoulder, as Joe Jr tries to avoid the shot. Norrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Norrez moves out of range as Joe Jr strikes. Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Norrez ducks down to avoid it. Norrez staying out of range there. Norrez misses with a double jab
and Norrez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Norrez throws a body shot but no joy. Norrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Joe Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Norrez misses the shot to the body. #TD2# Norrez drives through with a takedown into Joe Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norrez advances to half guard. Joe Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Joe Jr has his hands clasped together around Norrez's back. He's all about the action. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norrez lands a nice short elbow. Joe Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Norrez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Well, if Norrez 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.
Joe Jr trying to control but Norrez postures up.
#T3# Norrez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Joe Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norrez on the ground. Norrez is taking a breather. Joe Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Norrez is thwarting Joe Jr's attempts to control the position. Norrez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Joe Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Norrez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head. Joe Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Norrez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Joe Jr wants to hold on but Norrez pushes him away. Norrez prevents Joe Jr from getting the reversal.#T4# Norrez cracks Joe Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joe Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Norrez looking to control but Joe Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Norrez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Norrez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Norrez lands a big shot there that rocks Joe Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Joe Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Norrez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norrez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joe Jr is looking to escape. Joe Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahuso Norrez dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2# Joe Jr gets caught flat footed, as Norrez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Norrez stands up over Joe Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Joe Jr trying to control the position.
Norrez scoring with some ground and pound. Norrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Norrez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe Jr's head. Norrez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Norrez with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe Jr keeping moving, preventing Norrez from controlling successfully. Norrez throwing strikes from guard but Joe Jr blocks nicely. Norrez stops Joe Jr from standing up. #T1# Norrez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe Jr has wrist control. Joe Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Norrez landing some decent shots from guard. Norrez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Norrez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Joe Jr is trying to control the position but Norrez postures up. Joe Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe Jr tries to get out of the position. Norrez trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom. Norrez with a nice head shot there. Norrez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# Norrez with a nice head shot there. Joe Jr has momentary wrist control but Norrez slips an elbow through the middle. Norrez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Norrez trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom. Joe Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norrez trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom. Norrez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tahuso Norrez has got the better of the ground game so far. Joe Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Norrez is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Norrez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe Jr's head.#T3# Joe Jr pulls Norrez in to control the position. Norrez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Joe Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Joe Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Joe Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Norrez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Joe Jr controls Norrez momentarily but Norrez frees himself. Norrez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Joe Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Norrez is proving a slippery customer.
Norrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# Norrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Joe Jr keeping moving, preventing Norrez from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Norrez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Joe Jr working a defensive guard here.
Joe Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Joe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joe Jr is pulling down on Norrez's head. It's preventing any offense from Norrez, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahuso Norrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Norrez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norrez duly obliges. Norrez tries to land a front kick but Joe Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Joe Jr thuds his right hand into Norrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Norrez ducks down to avoid it. #TD2# Norrez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joe Jr's guard. Norrez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Norrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Joe Jr working a defensive guard here.
Norrez working some strikes from top position.#T1# Norrez wants to control from the top but Joe Jr keeps moving. Norrez scoring with some ground and pound. Norrez stands up over Joe Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Norrez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Joe Jr wants to stand and escape but Norrez is having none of it. Norrez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe Jr has wrist control. Joe Jr is trying to control the position but Norrez postures up. #T2# Joe Jr is pulling down on Norrez's head. It's preventing any offense from Norrez, at least for the moment. Norrez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Norrez pushes down on Joe Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#ES# Joe Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Norrez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2# Norrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Norrez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Norrez throws a right hand that misses
and Joe Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norrez thinking. Norrez scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Joe Jr misses with the combination.
That kick from Norrez tenderised Joe Jr's leg. Joe Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Norrez lands an overhand right. Joe Jr checks a low kick from Norrez. Norrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe Jr throws out the jab. Joe Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Norrez cracks Joe Jr with a good jab. Norrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away. Norrez lands a head shot. Norrez lands a head shot. Norrez misses with a left hand and Joe Jr counters with a nice body shot. Joe Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norrez throws out the jab. Norrez lands a really nice looking cross but Joe Jr seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target. Tahuso Norrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Joe Jr swinging wildly here.
Norrez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norrez throws a wild body kick that Joe Jr sees coming a mile off. Joe Jr is looking to counter punch. Norrez misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr avoids the head kick by Norrez.
Norrez lands a leg kick that knocks Joe Jr off balance momentarily. Norrez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe Jr moves out of range as Norrez throws a body kick.
Joe Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norrez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Norrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Glass Joe Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Norrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe Jr is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Tahuso Norrez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Norrez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahuso Norrez! |
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Event:
UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Joe Jr throws a right hand that misses
and De Wilde counters with a straight right hand. De Wilde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. De Wilde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Joe Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces De Wilde off the cage and back into range. De Wilde connects with a body shot that sends Joe Jr's belly button to the back. Joe Jr misses with a looping left. De Wilde throws the left hand but Joe Jr avoids the punch easily. Joe Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Wilde moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Wilde avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Joe Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Wilde scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Wilde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe Jr.#T1# A left and a right from De Wilde both land. Nice combination. De Wilde moves away from the strike by Joe Jr. We've been informed that Joe Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A big left from Joe Jr misses. De Wilde ducks under a wild hook from Joe Jr. De Wilde lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Joe Jr misses with a straight left. #CL# De Wilde forces Joe Jr back against the cage and clinches. De Wilde pushes Joe Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Joe Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A low kick lands for De Wilde.
Decent striking displayed by Joe Jr there. Glass Joe Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joe Jr works De Wilde's body with a nice hook.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joe Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and De Wilde counters with a straight right hand. Joe Jr misses with a straight right. De Wilde fails in his attempt to clinch. A jab from Joe Jr misses. Joe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Wilde. Joe Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Wilde finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe Jr's head. Joe Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. De Wilde throws a leg kick and Joe Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fighters circle momentarily. De Wilde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Joe Jr scores with the left hand. De Wilde knows he should have avoided that one. Joe Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! A counter left hand to the body from De Wilde misses its target.#T3# De Wilde fails in his attempt to clinch. De Wilde throws a front kick that sends Joe Jr stumbling back into the cage. De Wilde throws a right hand that misses
and De Wilde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. De Wilde needs to keep his hands up - Joe Jr had a free shot at his head there. De Wilde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Joe Jr throws a lazy right hand but De Wilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. De Wilde misses the jab. De Wilde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. De Wilde misses with a body shot.
De Wilde throws a body shot but no joy. De Wilde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4# Joe Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Wilde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joe Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joe Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. De Wilde fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Wilde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe Jr. De Wilde fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joe Jr just manages to avoid it. Good leg kick by De Wilde. De Wilde throws a nice inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# De Wilde moves into the clinch successfully.
Joe Jr stalls. De Wilde lands with a left to the head. De Wilde misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Wilde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe Jr backwards. Joe Jr wants to stall.
Joe Jr can't find room to land a body shot as De Wilde controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nils De Wilde will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# De Wilde wants to clinch up but Joe Jr keeps it at a distance. De Wilde moves forwards but Joe Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. De Wilde staying out of range there. Joe Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Wilde. An attempted straight right counter from De Wilde misses the target. Joe Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. De Wilde dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe Jr misses with a hook. De Wilde ducked under it nicely. Joe Jr misses with a hook. Joe Jr lands a nice shot that snaps De Wilde's head back.
#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target. #KD2# Joe Jr drops De Wilde with a beautiful combination! De Wilde stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joe Jr is looking for the KO!#ROC2#De Wilde is rocked! De Wilde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joe Jr. That did some damage! Oh De Wilde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Joe Jr steps in with a hook that catches De Wilde right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Joe Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! De Wilde looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe Jr! |
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Event:
UCF 63: Camacho v Wilder
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Kronstedth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe Jr. Nice body punch from Kronstedth. Joe Jr misses with a looping right. Kronstedth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kronstedth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kronstedth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kronstedth jabs at Joe Jr's body. Kronstedth throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Joe Jr throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily. Joe Jr misses the jab. Joe Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kronstedth. Kronstedth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kronstedth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe Jr backs up against the cage.
Joe Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronstedth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joe Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Kronstedth tries to clinch but Joe Jr is having none of it. #T1# Kronstedth fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe Jr misses the target. Nice defenses there by Joe Jr. Kronstedth misses with a right hand and Joe Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kronstedth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kronstedth fails in his attempt to clinch. Jab by Kronstedth. Joe Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight. Kronstedth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joe Jr. Joe Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kronstedth tries to clinch but Joe Jr moves out of range. Kronstedth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kronstedth lunges at Joe Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joe Jr's hand. Kronstedth throws the left hand but Joe Jr avoids the punch easily. Joe Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kronstedth avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Kronstedth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Joe Jr throws a right and a left that both miss. Joe Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe Jr misses with a looping right. Joe Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kronstedth scores with a jab. Joe Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kronstedth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Joe Jr misses its target. Joe Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kronstedth ducks under a wild hook from Joe Jr. Good shot there by Kronstedth. Kronstedth tries to clinch but Joe Jr moves away and Joe Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Joe Jr moves away and avoids it. Joe Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# Kronstedth tests Joe Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kronstedth misses with a hook to the body
and Joe Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Joe Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kronstedth. Kronstedth circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Joe Jr throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kronstedth crashing down! Kronstedth tries to stagger back to his feet but Joe Jr just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kronstedth asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe Jr! |
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Event:
UCF 47: Santoro v Galvarino II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Joe Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from Joe Jr. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet. Joe Jr slips a straight right by Dux.#TD# Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joe Jr quickly recovers to half guard. Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Joe Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Joe Jr wants to sweep but Dux has passed to side control! Dux advances nicely into full mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dux looking to control but Joe Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# Dux has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Joe Jr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Dux! |
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Event:
RSE 83:
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1# Joe Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot. Joe Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smalls. Joe Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls. Joe Jr moves away from the strike by Smalls. A big left from Joe Jr misses. Smalls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Joe Jr. Smalls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Smalls scores with a sloppy right hand. Joe Jr should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Joe Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smalls.
It looked like Smalls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Smalls throws out a powerful jab. Joe Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Joe Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe Jr. Smalls moves away from the strike by Joe Jr. Joe Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Joe Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Joe Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smalls slips under a jab. Smalls slips under a jab. Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe Jr. Joe Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass Joe Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smalls throws an off balance right hand
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A big right from Joe Jr misses. #T2# Joe Jr misses with a combination
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand! Joe Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Smalls's head back.
Smalls tests Joe Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Smalls misses with the combination.
Joe Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. Joe Jr misses with an uppercut. Smalls saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Joe Jr. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet. Joe Jr misses with a straight left. Smalls misses with a left hand letting Joe Jr counter with a right hand. #T3# Smalls misses with a straight left. Smalls walks into a straight right hand from Joe Jr. Joe Jr connects with a superb combination that knocks Smalls out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Joe Jr before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Smalls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glass Joe Jr! |
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Event:
RSE 76:
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Hanselman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joe Jr sprawls well initially but Hanselman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Joe Jr tries to get to full guard but Hanselman has control of the leg. Hanselman is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've been hearing that Hanselman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Hanselman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe Jr defending well though. Hanselman scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Hanselman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Joe Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanselman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Joe Jr is not content to let Hanselman control the position.#SUB# Hanselman is working for a kimura but Joe Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Hanselman is trying to work for a kimura but Joe Jr is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanselman scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hanselman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Joe Jr tries to get to full guard but Hanselman has control of the leg. Joe Jr won't allow Hanselman to pass to mount. #T1# Hanselman uses his free foot to push down on Joe Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joe Jr. Hanselman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Joe Jr just holding on. Hanselman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joe Jr can do anything to dispel that myth. Hanselman cracks Joe Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hanselman working the ground and pound effectively.
Hanselman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joe Jr?
#ROC#Joe Jr is rocked! Joe Jr tries to hold on but Hanselman pushes him away. Hanselman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Joe Jr is still in real trouble! Can Hanselman finish him? Joe Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. 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! Hanselman controlling his opponent. #SUB# Hanselman working for a guillotine from mount but Joe Jr is in no mood to give up. Hanselman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joe Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Hanselman postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Joe Jr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hanselman around the waist but Hanselman pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hanselman is the winner by TKO! Hanselman jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Hanselman! |
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Event:
RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
Dana Black had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 159.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Glass Joe Jr was cancelled. |
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Event:
RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1# Joe Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Dumont has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Dumont manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joe Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Joe Jr's guard now, I'm sure. Joe Jr pushes Dumont off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Dumont shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dumont showed some decent athleticism there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Dumont is looking for a kimura but Joe Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dumont to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Dumont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Joe Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Dumont.
#T1# Dumont stalling. Joe Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Joe Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dumont on the ground. Dumont wants to take a breather but Joe Jr is having none of it. Dumont is taking a breather. Joe Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Dumont is looking for a kimura here.
Dumont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Joe Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Joe Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe Jr tries to get out of the position. Joe Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dumont has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Joe Jr wants to hold on but Dumont pushes him away.#T3# Dumont controlling from mount. Joe Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2# Dumont working for a submission but Joe Jr is keeping him at bay. Joe Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Joe Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dumont trying to control but he's not successful this time. Joe Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Joe Jr is squirming around, avoiding Dumont's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2# Dumont looking for a guillotine from mount but Joe Jr is having none of it. Dumont takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Joe Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joe Jr is working hard here to advance position. Dumont sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Joe Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dumont looking to control but Joe Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Dumont working for a submission but Joe Jr is keeping him at bay. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Dumont dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Joe Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dumont moves away and avoids it. Joe Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Dumont's head. Good standup being displayed there by Joe Jr as he connects with a hook. Dumont takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dumont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Dumont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A quick step to the side and Joe Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dumont with a lazy takedown attempt and Joe Jr counters with a straight right hand. Dumont fails with the takedown and Dumont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Glass Joe Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Dumont. 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!#KD# Oooooh!!! Joe Jr has knocked Dumont down with a huge combo! Joe Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Dumont back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Dumont is rocked! Joe Jr connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dumont covering up! Joe Jr comes in with a big uppercut and Dumont goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glass Joe Jr! |
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Event:
RSE 42: I Am Abomination
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1# Joe Jr looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Harris has been cut. Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Harris looks to throw a body kick and Joe Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Harris is rocked! Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Joe Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Joe Jr checks a leg kick nicely. Harris tries to clinch up but Joe Jr circles away and keeps his distance. A big right from Joe Jr misses. Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe Jr. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet. Joe Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris. Joe Jr misses with a right hand enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab. Joe Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Harris. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harris tries to land a body kick letting Joe Jr counter with a right hand. #T1# Harris throws a hook to the side of Joe Jr's head but Joe Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Joe Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Joe Jr misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Harris scores with a jab to the jaw. Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Harris. Harris is looking to score with low kicks. Benjamin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harris tries to clinch up but Joe Jr circles away and keeps his distance. Harris throws a body kick that misses. Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Joe Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.#CL# Harris clinches. Harris misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2# Joe Jr breaks the clinch.
Joe Jr lands a jab. Joe Jr swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Joe Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe Jr's hands. Harris wants to clinch. Harris throws a body kick that misses and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harris is looking to score with low kicks. The fighters circle, before Harris throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Joe Jr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Harris lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Benjamin Harris! |
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Event:
RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1# Hanselman ducks right into an uppercut from Joe Jr. Hanselman moves away from the strike by Joe Jr. Hanselman with a lazy takedown attempt and Joe Jr counters with a left to the body. Joe Jr stuffs the takedown. Hanselman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD# Hanselman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanselman lands in his opponent's guard. Hanselman postures up in Joe Jr's guard and throws a big left but Joe Jr blocks it. Joe Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanselman. Joe Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Hanselman trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom. Hanselman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Joe Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hanselman throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanselman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hanselman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Hanselman is fighting to break Joe Jr's control of his arms but Joe Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Joe Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hanselman postures up in Joe Jr's guard and throws a big left but Joe Jr blocks it. Hanselman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Joe Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanselman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hanselman is working Joe Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've been hearing that Hanselman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Joe Jr controls Hanselman momentarily but Hanselman frees himself. Joe Jr is controlling Hanselman's posture. Joe Jr looking to control.
Hanselman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hanselman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Hanselman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Joe Jr is trying to keep Hanselman in close.
Hanselman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Joe Jr wants to stand but Hanselman is controlling the position. Joe Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanselman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hanselman postures up and lands a big shot to Joe Jr's brow. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joe Jr can do anything to dispel that myth. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanselman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Joe Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe Jr seems keen to control Hanselman's posture. Hanselman throws a big elbow that misses. Hanselman is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe Jr has wrist control.#T3# Joe Jr pulls Hanselman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanselman from doing any damage or advancing position. Hanselman connects with a couple of short punches. Hanselman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe Jr's head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanselman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanselman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hanselman throwing strikes but missing. Joe Jr is trying to keep Hanselman in close.
Hanselman working some strikes from top position. Hanselman trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Joe Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanselman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Joe Jr tries to get to full guard but Hanselman has control of the leg. Joe Jr has hold of Hanselman's hands but Hanselman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Joe Jr wants to improve his position but Hanselman is controlling well.
Hanselman is nestled in close to Joe Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hanselman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hanselman slips a nice elbow through Joe Jr's hands, connecting with Joe Jr's forehead. Hanselman throwing shots but Joe Jr is blocking nicely. Joe Jr moves into full guard.
Joe Jr looking to control.
Hanselman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe Jr's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hanselman dominated that round. That's time! Hanselman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hanselman dodges the punch combination from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanselman in his tracks. #TD# Hanselman dives in and scores a takedown into Joe Jr's guard. Joe Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Hanselman is proving a slippery customer.
Hanselman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hanselman advances position into side control! Hanselman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe Jr can do to turn this around? Joe Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Joe Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanselman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe Jr has one of Hanselman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Hanselman lands a few punches from side control. Hanselman in side control, throwing shots but Joe Jr defends. #T1# Sloppy strikes there by Hanselman. Joe Jr struggling a bit here. Hanselman working the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hanselman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Stevie Hanselman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hanselman is looking to stand up but Joe Jr isn't so interested in that idea. Hanselman is pulling down on Joe Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Joe Jr, at least for the moment. Joe Jr preventing the sweep. Hanselman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hanselman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Hanselman with a flurry of punches that miss. Joe Jr trying to control the position.
#T2# Hanselman cracks Joe Jr with a solid left hand. Hanselman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe Jr's head. Joe Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanselman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hanselman prevents Joe Jr from getting back to his feet. Hanselman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe Jr's head. Joe Jr is adopting a defensive guard. Hanselman is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe Jr has wrist control. Hanselman lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Joe Jr is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hanselman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Joe Jr is still in real trouble! Can Hanselman finish him? Hanselman connects with a couple of short punches. Hanselman scoring with punches to the head and body. Hanselman gets to his feet and stands over Joe Jr, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Joe Jr felt that one! Hanselman unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Joe Jr from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Hanselman! |
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Event:
SUF 8: 397 135 Finals!
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1# Joe Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2# Joe Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Joe Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario. Sanitario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sanitario trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom. Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Joe Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanitario on the ground. Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses. Joe Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sanitario throwing strikes but missing. Joe Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Joe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Joe Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Sanitario shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Sanitario postures up in Joe Jr's guard and throws a big left but Joe Jr blocks it. Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sanitario throwing strikes but missing. Sanitario lands a couple of digs. Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sanitario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Joe Jr blocks nicely. #T2# Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Joe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sanitario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Joe Jr tries to sprawl but Sanitario drives through with a takedown into half guard. Sanitario looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Joe Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Joe Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario. Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head. Sanitario sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe Jr defending well though. Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head. #T3# Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Joe Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sanitario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Joe Jr is rocked! Sanitario lands a big elbow - Joe Jr is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sanitario!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario! Barnabus Sanitario looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to be clean'. |
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Event:
5: SUF 397k Semi-Finals
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1# Joe Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Joe Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Samurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away. Samurai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe Jr misses with a straight right. Samurai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL# Samurai has closed the distance and engaged Joe Jr in a clinch.
Samurai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samurai leaning his opponent against the ropes. Samurai stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Samurai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Samurai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Joe Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samurai leaning his opponent against the ropes. Joe Jr has Samurai pressed against the ropes, preventing Samurai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# Joe Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Samurai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samurai. Joe Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Samurai.
Samurai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samurai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Samurai controls his hands.
Samurai gets through Joe Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Samurai.
Samurai avoiding damage.
#T2# A frustrated look appears on Joe Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. Joe Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Joe Jr on the inside. Samurai stalling against the ropes.
Joe Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Joe Jr misses with some punches.
Joe Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Samurai just leaning against Joe Jr, taking a breather. Samurai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joe Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Joe Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Samurai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samurai is struggling to control the position. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Joe Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Samurai controlling the action here for a moment.
Samurai stalls. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Favela Samurai.#CL# Samurai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Joe Jr avoiding damage as Samurai throws knees to the body.
Samurai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe Jr.
Samurai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe Jr misses with some punches.
#T4##BC# Samurai breaks the clinch.
Joe Jr connects with the punch.#ROC2#Samurai is rocked! Samurai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Samurai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Favela Samurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. BAM! Joe Jr delivers a spinning backfist that drops Samurai like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Glass Joe Jr! Glass Joe Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
3: SUF 397k R2
Date: Sep 04, 2023 |
#R1# Joe Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Jr dodges the punch combination from Qobakeri.
Joe Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Glass Joe Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joe Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qobakeri on the side of the head. Qobakeri misses with a hook
and Joe Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Qobakeri is rocked! Joe Jr fakes the body blow, causing Qobakeri to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Qobakeri goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glass Joe Jr! A very excited looking Glass Joe Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1)
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1# Joe Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks. Joe Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Branco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Joe Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Joe Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Branco counters with a nice double leg into guard. Branco trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Joe Jr is trying to control the position but Branco postures up. #SUB2# Branco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Branco pushes down on Joe Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2# Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Joe Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Branco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2# Branco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe Jr sees it coming and defends easily. Branco is looking to take a break and control but Joe Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Branco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joe Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Branco! |
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