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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joseph to the ground. Mitchell is now in Joseph's guard. Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Joseph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Joseph!#REVB# Joseph wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. Mitchell controlling the position. Joseph wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell pulls Joseph in to control the position. Joseph content to stall in guard here. #T1# Joseph trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom. Joseph being controlled here momentarily. Joseph's corner is telling him to maintain position. Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mitchell pulls Joseph in close to his closed guard and prevents Joseph from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Joseph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes. Joseph fails with the takedown.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD# Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joseph! Joseph is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it. Mitchell is working Joseph over with some ground and pound from side control. Mitchell in side control, just content to control the action for now. Joseph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mitchell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3# Mitchell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joseph is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mitchell working the strikes but Joseph uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Mitchell misses with a head shot. Joseph uses the momentum to regain guard. Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell. Mitchell throwing strikes but missing. Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Joseph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Joseph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Mitchell is controlling Joseph's posture. Joseph won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. Mitchell has Joseph pulled in close to control his posture. Joseph looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joseph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuf Mitchell dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Joseph leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD# Mitchell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Joseph moves into full guard.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Joseph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Joseph!#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Joseph trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom. #T1# Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Joseph won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully. Mitchell pulls Joseph in close to his closed guard and prevents Joseph from doing any damage or advancing position. Mitchell continues to stall.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully. Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away. Joseph throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range. Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2# and Joseph counters with a takedown into side control. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working. Joseph landing a few strikes. Mitchell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mitchell is trying to work for a sweep but Joseph has mounted him! Mitchell is desperately trying to improve his position but Joseph has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# Mitchell is bucking up trying to escape but Joseph cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Joseph raining down shots from the mount! Desmond Joseph has got the better of the ground game so far. Joseph avoids the attempt from Mitchell to control. Mitchell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Mitchell wants to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joseph is nestled in close to Mitchell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joseph on the ground. Joseph trying to control from half guard but Mitchell is working away. Mitchell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Joseph tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mitchell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Joseph throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2# and Joseph counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working. Mitchell is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mitchell wants to control but Joseph is keeping busy.
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position. Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Joseph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mitchell trying to hold on to Joseph's head to control him but Joseph postures up.
Mitchell is refusing to be controlled, as Joseph sits in half guard. Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg. Joseph winds up and cracks Mitchell with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Mitchell desperately trying to maintain half guard. Mitchell wants to improve his position but Joseph is controlling well.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Joseph fails with the takedown.#T3##TD2# Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joseph showed some decent athleticism there. Mitchell trying to control here.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Joseph is controlling well.
Joseph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Joseph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Joseph not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Mitchell trying to control but Joseph postures up.
Mitchell controlling the position for now. Joseph controlling the action here. Joseph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mitchell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joseph wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Desmond Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Joseph has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Joseph! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1# Joseph throws a jab when Wall was well out of range. Wall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL# Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Joseph is trying to trip Wall. He has hold of a leg but Wall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Joseph persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Wall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wall is tightening it up a little... Joseph has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joseph reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joseph taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kay Wall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Joseph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Joseph wants to free his trapped foot but Marcinkiewicz is holding on for dear life with his legs. Joseph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Marcinkiewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Joseph thows a huge punch but Marcinkiewicz dodges it nicely.
Joseph slips a nice elbow through Marcinkiewicz's hands, connecting with Marcinkiewicz's forehead. Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Marcinkiewicz taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Joseph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Joseph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcinkiewicz's head. #T1# Joseph controlling the action here. Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcinkiewicz keeps working. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow. Joseph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Marcinkiewicz has hold of Joseph's hands but Joseph slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Joseph working the head and body with strikes. Joseph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcinkiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Joseph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcinkiewicz keeps working. Marcinkiewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Joseph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Marcinkiewicz looks winded! Joseph wants to take a breather but Marcinkiewicz is having none of it. Joseph works his foot free and advances to mount. BOOM! Joseph connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Marcinkiewicz is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Joseph lands a big elbow - Marcinkiewicz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Marcinkiewicz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Desmond Joseph! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 3
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1# Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Joseph, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hampton throws out a counter right but Joseph avoids it with no problem. Joseph fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A little jabbing left from Hampton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Joseph has his takedown stuffed and Hampton counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joseph has his takedown stuffed enabling Hampton to counter with a crisp jab. Joseph shoots for a takedown but Hampton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Joseph tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hampton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joseph somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but Hampton sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Joseph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A little jabbing left from Hampton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joseph wants to take the fight to the mat but Hampton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hampton working hard to break the clinch. Hampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Joseph is struggling to control the position. Joseph looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Hampton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Joseph has his takedown stuffed and Hampton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Joseph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hampton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. 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. Joseph connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Hampton managing to control the position. Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hampton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Joseph trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom. Hampton keeping full guard, as Joseph tries to pass. Hampton is pulling down on Joseph's head to control his posture. #T3# Joseph wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Joseph throwing strikes but missing. Joseph 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. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hampton stuffs the takedown. Joseph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hampton sprawls well. Hampton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet. Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Joseph misses with a takedown attempt enabling Hampton to counter with a crisp jab. Desmond Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joseph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hampton defends it nicely. Joseph shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hampton pinned against the cage. Hampton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Joseph fails with a takedown attempt. Hampton looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Joseph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hampton was covering up waiting for the punch and Joseph finishes the takedown easily into guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Hampton dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hampton stuffs the takedown. Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Hampton counters with a straight right hand. Joseph shoots in and drives through. Hampton sprawls well.#TD# Joseph shoots in and bounces Hampton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hampton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joseph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Joseph connects with a couple of short punches. Hampton keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully. Hampton is controlling Joseph's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph stands up over Hampton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Joseph throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Joseph is in close to Hampton's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hampton keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully. Joseph preventing the sweep. Joseph wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joseph is working Hampton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hampton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hampton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hampton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Hampton, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes Hampton against the cage but Hampton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joseph misses with a hook. Hampton ducked under it nicely. Hampton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hampton wants it to stay on the feet. Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Payton Hampton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Joseph defending well as Hampton loads up on a big left hand. Joseph shoots and misses and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Joseph has managed to clinch.
#T3# Joseph is trying to drag Hampton to the mat but Hampton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Joseph has him pressed against the cage. Joseph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hampton is defending well. Hampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hampton has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment. Hampton tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage. Hampton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph has Hampton pressed against the cage, preventing Hampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hampton wants to break free but Joseph has control.
Hampton is trying to force a seperation but Joseph has the dominant position. Hampton tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hampton looking to slow down the pace here. Hampton is looking to break free of the clinch but Joseph has double underhooks. #BC2# Hampton manages to break the clinch.
Hampton throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range. A jab from Hampton misses. Hampton throws a big shot that misses. Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hampton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Joseph with a poor takedown and Hampton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD# Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joseph showed some decent athleticism there. Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joseph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Payton Hampton will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampton, pushing him back against the cage. Desmond Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2# Hampton breaks from the clinch.
Joseph with a poor takedown and Hampton counters with a stiff right hand. Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hampton swats him away and circles back towards the center. Joseph with a poor takedown and Hampton counters with a nice uppercut. Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph. Hampton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hampton wants it to stay on the feet. Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joseph has a takedown stuffed. Joseph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hampton counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Hampton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joseph to score an easy takedown into full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joseph landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Hampton has control of Joseph's left arm, preventing Joseph from doing any damage. Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hampton is pulling down on Joseph's head. It's preventing any offense from Joseph, at least for the moment. Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hampton has control of Joseph's left arm, preventing Joseph from doing any damage. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hampton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Joseph 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. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Joseph postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it. Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Joseph shoots and misses and Hampton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hampton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Joseph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hampton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Joseph gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Joseph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hampton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Joseph on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Joseph is rocked!#TD# Joseph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hampton's guard. Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Hampton has wrist control. Joseph preventing the sweep. Hampton pulls Joseph in close to his closed guard and prevents Joseph from doing any damage or advancing position. Joseph trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom. #T4# Joseph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hampton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Hampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hampton, not yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joseph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Joseph throws a right hand that misses
letting Hampton counter with a right hand. Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hampton counters with a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Hampton. Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Hampton counters with a nice uppercut. Joseph misses with an uppercut
enabling Hampton to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Payton Hampton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hampton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Payton Hampton! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Payton Hampton! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Payton Hampton wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1# JK swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. JK darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. JK cracks Joseph with a good jab. Joseph ducks under a wild hook from JK. JK misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming. Joseph tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Joseph closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. JK quickly recovers to half guard. JK scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Joseph manages to mount him!
Joseph putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Joseph lands with some strikes. JK taking shots to the head. Joseph unloading with bombs!#ROC2#JK is rocked! Joseph landing strikes from the mount. Oh JK is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Joseph lands a big shot to the head and JK winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Desmond Joseph! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2023 |
#R1# Bolivar has a takedown stuffed. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolivar is defended easily by Joseph.#TD2# Joseph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bolivar's guard. Joseph lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Bolivar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolivar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Joseph puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Bolivar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joseph scores with a couple of nice shots. Bolivar is not content to let Joseph control the position. Bolivar taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard. #T1# Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Bolivar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bolivar trying to hold on to Joseph's head to control him but Joseph postures up.
Bolivar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joseph scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Bolivar actively working from the bottom here. Joseph looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolivar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Joseph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.#T2# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Bolivar actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Joseph passes to full mount! Joseph lands a nice shot to the head. Joseph controlling his opponent. The referee warns Bolivar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joseph is in the full mount, landing strikes. Joseph pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Bolivar is rocked! Bolivar takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Joseph's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Joseph! Mauricio Bolivar was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit won't stick. We'll bounce back.'. |
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