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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Joshua.
#CL2#
Joshua takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Goldberg pulls Joshua into guard.
Joshua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Joshua gets to his feet - Goldberg follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Joshua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg stalling the fight.
Joshua can't break the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Joshua has Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Goldberg has hold of one of Joshua's legs. Joshua is fighting the takedown attempt but Goldberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Joshua pushes Goldberg off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Goldberg tries to keep at a distance but Joshua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldberg keeps control of Joshua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joshua's efforts to push away.#TD#
Goldberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Joshua manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goldberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg prevents Joshua from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Goldberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Joshua throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joshua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldberg, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Goldberg gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joshua looks winded!#SUB#
Joshua is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldberg.
Goldberg wants to control but Joshua is keeping him busy.
Goldberg wants to free his trapped foot but Joshua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Joshua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but Joshua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldberg to get the leverage. #SUB#
Goldberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Joshua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Joshua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joshua tries to kick Goldberg off but Goldberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goldberg wants to free his trapped foot but Joshua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Joshua darts in and clinches Goldberg up against the cage.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goldberg wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Joshua pushes Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg is trying to pull guard but Joshua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joshua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joshua's efforts to push away.
Joshua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goldberg goes for a takedown attempt but Joshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1##CL2#
Joshua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joshua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Goldberg jumps guard and drags Joshua to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Joshua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Goldberg gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Goldberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Goldberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Joshua stands up and waves to Goldberg to follow him. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Goldberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Goldberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Joshua gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
A punch combination from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joshua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Joshua drives through and clinches with Goldberg against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg wants a takedown.
Joshua is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Goldberg prevents Joshua from breaking the clinch.
Goldberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg jumps guard but Joshua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goldberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joshua is defending well.
Joshua tries to break free but Goldberg pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage.
Joshua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joshua tries to circle away but Goldberg has him pinned against the cage.
Goldberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Joshua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldberg trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joshua prevents it.
Joshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joshua's efforts to push away.#TD#
Goldberg lands a takedown into guard.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg prevents Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Anthony Joshua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Joshua gets tackled into the cage by Goldberg. Goldberg maintains the clinch.
Goldberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joshua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Goldberg jumps into guard, dragging Joshua to the mat.
#T1#
Goldberg working a defensive guard but Joshua manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
Joshua decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Joshua closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Goldberg tightens his grip and picks Joshua up, before dumping him to the ground. Joshua manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Joshua has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goldberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Joshua has had enough of the clinch but Goldberg keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Joshua closes the distance and pushes Goldberg back into the cage.#T2#
Joshua is pressed up against the cage. Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joshua down to the mat. Joshua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Goldberg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Joshua has his feet on Goldberg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Joshua scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Joshua is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goldberg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joshua to the mat. Joshua regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Joshua has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goldberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Goldberg keeps control of Joshua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Goldberg gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Joshua's temple.
Joshua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joshua is looking to escape.#ES2#
Joshua has one foot on Goldberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Joshua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goldberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Goldberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goldberg content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Goldberg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Joshua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Goldberg 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.
Bill Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua is trying to stand back up but Goldberg is controlling him
Anthony Joshua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goldberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joshua 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Joshua!
Bill Goldberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'M COMING!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Mcgoatalot tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Mcgoatalot looks winded!
Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcgoatalot is out of range and Tavares settles back down.
Mcgoatalot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcgoatalot is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No joy there for Mcgoatalot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mcgoatalot blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares scores with a kick to the body.
Tavares lands a nice looking body kick.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Mcgoatalot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcgoatalot blocks the body kick.
Tavares throws the kick towards the body but Mcgoatalot avoids it.
Mcgoatalot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcgoatalot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Mcgoatalot backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgoatalot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares throws a low kick but Mcgoatalot moves out of range easily.
Mcgoatalot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares tries a low kick but Mcgoatalot avoids it.
Mcgoatalot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Mcgoatalot moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Mcgoatalot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tavares looks for a takedown but Mcgoatalot sprawls well.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Mcgoatalot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavares has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabinho Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgoatalot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcgoatalot checks it well.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgoatalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Mcgoatalot is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Mcgoatalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares fails with the takedown.
Tavares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mcgoatalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcgoatalot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Tavares thumps Mcgoatalot with a low kick.
Tavares motions for Mcgoatalot to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Tavares scores with a kick to the body.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgoatalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgoatalot. That did some damage!
Tavares looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgoatalot looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mcgoatalot blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgoatalot is just out of range.
Mcgoatalot avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Tavares throws a wild body kick that Mcgoatalot sees coming a mile off.
Mcgoatalot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tavares.#T4#
Mcgoatalot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Alexander Mcgoatalot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgoatalot defends it nicely.
Mcgoatalot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgoatalot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Mcgoatalot moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Tavares has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgoatalot.
Tavares half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgoatalot manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabinho Tavares dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tavares throws a push kick but Mcgoatalot slaps the foot to one side.
Tavares is looking to wear down Mcgoatalot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tavares throws a head kick but Mcgoatalot moves out of range.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Mcgoatalot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares feints and then cracks Mcgoatalot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgoatalot down.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgoatalot wants to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch position.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Mcgoatalot misses.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgoatalot blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Mcgoatalot tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mcgoatalot if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcgoatalot checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgoatalot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcgoatalot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares. #T1#
Tavares tries to work over Mcgoatalot's front leg with a kick but Mcgoatalot checks it.
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Mcgoatalot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
Tavares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mcgoatalot if he has to take too many more of those.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgoatalot moves out of range easily.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares thumps Mcgoatalot with a low kick.
Fabinho Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgoatalot is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Mcgoatalot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Mcgoatalot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcgoatalot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares throws a wild body kick that Mcgoatalot sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Mcgoatalot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
Mcgoatalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares motions for Mcgoatalot to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgoatalot can do to turn this around?
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgoatalot's sensitive parts.
Mcgoatalot stuffs the takedown.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mcgoatalot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Mcgoatalot drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
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!
Tavares tries to break the clinch but Mcgoatalot is controlling the position.
Mcgoatalot keeps control of Tavares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tavares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgoatalot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tavares tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgoatalot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabinho Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tavares has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgoatalot after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgoatalot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tavares is trying to pull guard but Mcgoatalot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mcgoatalot pulls guard.
Tavares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Tavares drops back looking for a leg! Mcgoatalot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgoatalot manages to kick Tavares off! Tavares jumps back into Mcgoatalot's guard.
Mcgoatalot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Tavares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tavares drops back looking for a leg! Mcgoatalot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgoatalot manages to kick Tavares off! Tavares jumps back into Mcgoatalot's guard.
Tavares advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgoatalot wants to control the action here but instead Tavares manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Tavares working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mcgoatalot turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tavares off and cradles Mcgoatalot's limp body as Tavares celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fabinho Tavares!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Podkalns scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Podkalns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Podkalns keeps the fight on the outside.
Eriks Podkalns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Podkalns uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Podkalns scores a nice knee to the body.
Podkalns wants to stall.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Podkalns tries to clinch up.
Podkalns looks to clinch #TD2#
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones prevents Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Podkalns wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Podkalns is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Podkalns.
Podkalns pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Podkalns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones trying to control the action but Podkalns is working from the bottom.
Podkalns pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Podkalns closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Podkalns wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Podkalns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Podkalns avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Podkalns circles away.
Podkalns throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Podkalns clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Podkalns can't break the clinch.
Podkalns is trying to break free.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Podkalns leaning against his opponent.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones looks winded!
Podkalns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Podkalns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Podkalns to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Podkalns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Podkalns. #BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Podkalns tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Podkalns tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Podkalns tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Podkalns. #CL#
Podkalns gets a clinch.
Come on Podkalns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Podkalns can't break the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Jon Jones's cut even more.#BC#
Podkalns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Podkalns doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Podkalns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a head kick by Podkalns.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Podkalns has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Podkalns manages to break the clinch.
Podkalns darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Podkalns's guard.
Podkalns wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriks Podkalns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Podkalns moves into the clinch successfully.
Podkalns trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Podkalns tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones is stalling here.
Podkalns blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Podkalns manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Podkalns moved out of range nicely.
Podkalns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Podkalns tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Podkalns slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podkalns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Podkalns pushes him away.
Podkalns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#CL#
Podkalns clinches. #T1#
Podkalns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Podkalns stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Podkalns is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Podkalns into the cage.
Podkalns looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Podkalns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eriks Podkalns is winning the standup battle so far.
Podkalns throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Podkalns.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podkalns wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Podkalns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Podkalns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Podkalns lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. #BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podkalns lands a knee to the body.
Jones jumps guard but Podkalns stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Podkalns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Podkalns lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podkalns wants to clinch.#T3#
Podkalns tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Podkalns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Jones is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jon Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Podkalns clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Podkalns finish him?#BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podkalns connects with a solid leg kick.
Podkalns lands a big right hook! Jones looks hurt but is still standing! Podkalns lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Jones falls down and Podkalns dives in with a huge hammer fist! Jones's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Podkalns runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eriks Podkalns!
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Date: Nov 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Fury dives in for a single leg takedown but Joe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joe defends it nicely.
We've been informed that Joe 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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fury is defended easily by Joe.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Fury bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fury shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Joe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fury! Joe lets Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Fury is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Fury has been cut.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury shoots and misses
and Joe counters with a huge left! Fury is in big trouble! He's backing up but Joe isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fury from any more damage. A dominating finish by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Average Joe!
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Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Four avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Four misses the target.
Joshua throws a nice head kick!
Four cracks Joshua with a good jab.
Four throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Four throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Joshua swings for the body but Four moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joshua.
Four scores with the left hand. Joshua knows he should have avoided that one.
Four could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Four circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Four swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Four.
Four looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshua is just out of range.
Joshua wants to counter the offense by Four and move into the clinch position.
Joshua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Four's calf.
Four throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua feints and then cracks Four's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Four down. #T1#
Four keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Four rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Four.
Joshua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Four scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Four tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Joshua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Four fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Four lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua tries to circle away but Four has him pinned against the cage.
Joshua is trying to break free.
Four scores with a nice hook to the head.
Four lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
A shot in the inside from Four.
Joshua being controlled against the cage.
Joshua is trying to push Four away but Four has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Joshua is looking to break free of the clinch but Four has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Four - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joshua is trying to push Four away but Four has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua is trying to force a seperation but Four has the dominant position.
Four prevents Joshua from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Four.
Four keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joshua's efforts to push away.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Four.
Joshua looks winded!
Four lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Four lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Four.
#T3#
Four is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Four.
A nice left hand lands by Four.
#BC#
Four breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joshua takes one on the button.
A left lands for Four.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Four throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joshua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Four.
Four scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Four.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Four lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Four creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Four lands a nice shot to the body.
Four lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Four pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua being controlled against the cage.
Four lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Four lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Four.
A nice left hand lands by Four.
Four lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Four lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Four.
Four pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Four lands an uppercut.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Four lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Four dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joshua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joshua moves away from the strike by Four.
Four throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Joshua tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Four swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
Anthony Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Four takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Four lands with a shot to the body.
Four looks to land a right hand but Joshua moved out of range.
Four swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Four misses with a body shot.
Joshua tries to clinch there but Four circles away.
Four lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Four paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshua lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Four, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Four throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Four swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua misses with a double jab
and Four connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Four feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Four.
Four loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.
Four throws a shot from downtown. Joshua moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Four closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Four.
Four lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Four lands a right hand.
Four makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Four lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
Four throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head. #T2#
Joshua is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Four.
A right hook to the body lands for Four.
Four lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Four.
Four lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Four scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Four pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four lands a left hand.
Four lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Four is working Joshua over against the cage.
Test Four has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Four stalls.
Four lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Four lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Four working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Four pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Joshua is rocked!
Four manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua is still on wobbly legs! Can Four finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua seems to have recovered his senses.
Four lands with a left to the head.
Four scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Four stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Four lands a nice uppercut.
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four lands with a right to the head.
Four lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Four scores with a shoulder strike.
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Four lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Four.
Four scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Nice body punch from Four.
Come on Four - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Four lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
A short right from Four on the inside.
Four is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
Four scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Four throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Four breaks the clinch.
Joshua looks up at the clock. Bad move! Four lands a right hand from hell, dropping Joshua. Four pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Four!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgoatalot moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Mcgoatalot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones misses with a hook
and Mcgoatalot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgoatalot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks to land a combination. Mcgoatalot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Mcgoatalot has been cut.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mcgoatalot is looking to clinch.
Mcgoatalot fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Mcgoatalot back into the cage.
Jones pushes Mcgoatalot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones just leaning against Mcgoatalot, taking a breather.
Mcgoatalot is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgoatalot has his back to the cage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcgoatalot tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgoatalot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgoatalot fails to pull guard.
Mcgoatalot jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paul Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mcgoatalot.
Mcgoatalot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgoatalot is trying to stall.
Mcgoatalot tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Mcgoatalot back against the cage.
Mcgoatalot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcgoatalot looks winded!
Jones lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Mcgoatalot has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgoatalot takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgoatalot backwards.
Jones gets through Mcgoatalot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones keeps control of Mcgoatalot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Mcgoatalot's ribcage. Mcgoatalot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones presses Mcgoatalot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Jones. #T3#
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones is leaning against Mcgoatalot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Mcgoatalot's head.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgoatalot backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgoatalot backwards.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgoatalot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones cracks Mcgoatalot with a nice body shot.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Mcgoatalot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mcgoatalot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Mcgoatalot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Mcgoatalot gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Mcgoatalot tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones pushes Mcgoatalot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Mcgoatalot's ribcage. Mcgoatalot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgoatalot can do to turn this around?
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Mcgoatalot is breathing heavily.
Jones presses Mcgoatalot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgoatalot backwards.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a left hand.
A short right from Jones. #T2##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander Mcgoatalot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Mcgoatalot back into the cage.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jones forces Mcgoatalot back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short right from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones pushes Mcgoatalot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Paul Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. #T3#
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Mcgoatalot is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Mcgoatalot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Jones has Mcgoatalot up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones pushes Mcgoatalot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a right hand. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones pushes Mcgoatalot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgoatalots head.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Mcgoatalot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Mcgoatalot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Jones clinches up with Mcgoatalot and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgoatalot tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgoatalot drops back down to his feet.
Jones slows down the pace here.
A short left from Jones.
Mcgoatalot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mcgoatalot tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgoatalot or not.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgoatalot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Jones.
#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#ROC#
Mcgoatalot is rocked!#CL#
Jones rushes Mcgoatalot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgoatalot is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Mcgoatalot seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Mcgoatalot's ribcage. Mcgoatalot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Mcgoatalot's ribcage. Mcgoatalot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones pushes Mcgoatalot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones pushes Mcgoatalot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgoatalot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgoatalot backwards.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgoatalot's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Mcgoatalot tries to tie him up. #T3#
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones gets through Mcgoatalot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgoatalot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgoatalot tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgoatalot drops back down to his feet.
Paul Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mcgoatalot.
Mcgoatalot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a body shot from Mcgoatalot.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgoatalot has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander Mcgoatalot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones avoiding damage as Mcgoatalot throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ashby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashby keeps working.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ashby defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby is not content to let Jones control the position. #T1#
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ashby is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones takes a little break here. Ashby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ashby wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side#TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones trying to control but Ashby is working from the bottom.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashby is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ashby keeps moving. #T3#
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ashby wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ashby keeps moving. #SU#
Jones stands and steps away. Ashby gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ashby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ashby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Ashby's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ashby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones looking to control.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ashby controlling him for the moment.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Ashby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ashby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones 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##CL2#
Ashby moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Ashby is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Ashby has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Ashby closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ashby holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ashby won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ashby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashby. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Jones has Ashby up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Ashby avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Ashby has control.
#BC2#
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashby as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashby misses with a head kick.
Ashby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ashby. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Ashby.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##CL2#
Ashby moves into the clinch.
Ashby lands a nice elbow.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Ashby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Ashby lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Ashby breaks the clinch.
Ashby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Ashby throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashby fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashby throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cory Ashby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashby throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashby looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Ashby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ashby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ashby moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#T4#
Jones working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Ashby moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashby moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Ashby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ashby duly obliges. #CL2#
Ashby closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Ashby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashby scores with a head kick.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Ashby's guard.
Ashby keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ashby's head.#SU#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones trying to control but Ashby is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Ashby manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Ashby drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Ashby keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
Cory Ashby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashby slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Ashby drops Jones with a nice combination! Ashby dives into Jones's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!#SU2#
Ashby gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. #T2##TD2#
Ashby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Ashby stands up.
Ashby connects with a nice cross there... Jones is looking wobbly and Ashby recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jones to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ashby jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cory Ashby!
A determined Cory Ashby didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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