Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Joshua misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown but Ritter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua throws a right hand that Ritter ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritter also avoids with ease.
Ritter throws a big counter combination but Joshua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ritter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritter lunges at Joshua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joshua's hand.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter jabs Joshua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joshua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joshua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joshua looks winded!
Joshua walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ritter! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvester Ritter!
An out of breath Sylvester Ritter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Von Erich misses with a hook.
Joshua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Erich with a body shot.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Erich.
Von Erich lands a head shot.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Von Erich ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Von Erich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joshua's half guard.
Von Erich thows a huge punch but Joshua dodges it nicely.
Von Erich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joshua to regain full guard.
Joshua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Erich with a nice head shot there.
Von Erich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joshua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Erich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joshua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Erich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Erich throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Von Erich trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Von Erich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Erich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Erich looking to sit in guard and control but Joshua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Von Erich is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Erich working a defensive guard here.
Joshua throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Erich trying to control the position here. #T2#
Von Erich wants to stand up but Joshua is controlling him.
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Von Erich.
Von Erich is controlling Joshua's posture.
Von Erich wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Erich is working hard here to advance position.
Joshua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joshua is fighting to break Von Erich's control of his arms but Von Erich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joshua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Erich's head.
Von Erich is trying to keep Joshua in close.
Joshua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Erich keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Von Erich trying to keep a closed guard but Joshua is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Von Erich pulls Joshua in close to his closed guard and prevents Joshua from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joshua throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Erich has his hands on Joshua's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Von Erich looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Von Erich drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Erich wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Von Erich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Erich postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
Von Erich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Erich looking to sit in guard and control but Joshua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Joshua scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Joshua wants to pass the guard but Von Erich is keeping the position.
Joshua scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Erich 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.
Joshua postures up.
Joshua pushes down on Von Erich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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. Joshua connects with a nice short shot to Von Erich's temple. #ROC2#
Von Erich is rocked!
Joshua prevents Von Erich from improving his position.
Oh Von Erich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Von Erich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Erich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Erich seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshua misses with a hook. Von Erich ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Joshua stuns Von Erich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Erich. That snapped Joshua's head back.
A big right from Von Erich misses.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Erich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Von Erich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joshua steps in with a hook that catches Von Erich right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Joshua follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Von Erich looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Joshua!

Event: OFC 316: Fei Chung vs Ribber
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Good exchange - Joshua coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Lord Viceroy has been cut.
A punch combination from Viceroy misses.
Joshua takes a swing at Viceroy's ribcage but misses.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Viceroy.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown but Viceroy shows good takedown defense. #KD2#
Joshua cracks Viceroy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Joshua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Viceroy to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viceroy tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with a hook. Joshua ducked under it nicely.
Viceroy lands a nice looking body shot.
Viceroy avoids the head kick by Joshua.
Viceroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viceroy throws a sloppy head kick and Joshua moves out of range easily.
Viceroy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viceroy throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viceroy dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
A counter left hand to the body from Viceroy misses its target.
Viceroy throws a head kick but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua feints a counter leg kick.
Joshua is looking to clinch.
Joshua throws a series of punches but Viceroy avoids them all with ease.
Viceroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viceroy misses with a head kick.
Joshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A punch combination from Joshua misses.
A head kick by Viceroy misses
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.
Viceroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Viceroy tries a head kick but it misses.
Viceroy swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
Viceroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viceroy looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Viceroy throws a big shot that misses.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Viceroy.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Viceroy.
Joshua lands a nice shot that snaps Viceroy's head back.
A combination from Joshua does no damage.
Joshua lands a glancing blow to the side of Viceroy's head.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy throws a nice looking combination but Joshua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viceroy tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viceroy lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Joshua lands with a nice body punch.
Viceroy is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Joshua drops Viceroy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Viceroy looks back up at him and smiles so Joshua waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Viceroy is rocked!
Joshua fakes the body blow, causing Viceroy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Viceroy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!

Event: CEFC 251
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Joshua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bear is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joshua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bear back to the cage. Joshua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Joshua misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bear lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Bear clinches.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Joshua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bear.#T1#
Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Bear has closed the distance and engaged Joshua in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Bear scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Bear ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bear no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bear controlling the position.
Joshua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joshua postures up.
Joshua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joshua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joshua is one step ahead there. #T2#
Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bear passes Joshua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bear trying to pass the guard but Joshua defending well.
Joshua wants to get back to full guard.
Joshua is trying to stand up here but Bear is controlling him well.
Bear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joshua is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Bear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bear controlling the action here. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bear decides to return to a standing position.
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joshua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bear gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Bear lands a big head kick that sends Joshua tumbling to the mat! Bear takes a step backwards and waves Joshua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jer Bear dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Joshua takes one to the chin there.
Oh Joshua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua misses with a hook.
Joshua seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshua misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Bear holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bear misses with a knee strike.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Joshua. #BC#
Joshua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Project Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshua misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear lands an overhand right.
Project Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Joshua has knocked Bear down with a huge combo! Joshua steps away and waves a wobbly Bear back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Bear is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Bear takes the fight into the clinch.
Bear with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Bear tries a knee to the head but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Joshua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joshua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bear just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Joshua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear. #TD2#
Bear drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Joshua blocks nicely.
Joshua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Joshua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joshua manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Joshua has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joshua trying to control the position.
Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Joshua has wrist control.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Bear decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joshua tries to bum rush Bear with a series of wild strikes but Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bear moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick from Bear.
Bear tries to clinch up but Joshua circles away and keeps his distance.
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Bear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bear only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bear - that will leave a mark!
Joshua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.
Bear keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a left hand
letting Bear counter with a right hand.
Bear throws an overhand right that drops Joshua like a sack of potatoes! Bear dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jer Bear!
Jer Bear seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 107
Date: Aug 10, 2017

#R1#
Joshua misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joshua's knee momentarily.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Joshua saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshua misses its target.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
We've been informed that Jackson 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.#BC#
Joshua manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joshua with a hook.
Joshua walks into a jab.
Joshua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshua connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. #CUT2#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Joshua is having none of it.
Jackson misses with a looping right.#KD#
Joshua drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joshua is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Darrow Jackson has been cut.
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!
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him?
Joshua scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joshua throws a pinpoint strike between Jackson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Jackson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Joshua scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!

Event: CEFC Live 37
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1#
Deux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deux misses with a looping left.
Deux doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away.
Deux looks to land a combination but Joshua avoids it well.
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Joshua misses its intended target.
Joshua misses with a low kick as Deux jumps back.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua avoids the body shot from Deux.
Joshua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Deux or perhaps it was just good defense by Joshua, which made it look bad.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Joshua walks into a straight right hand from Deux.
Deux swinging wildly here.
Deux throws a nice looking combination but Joshua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Deux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Deux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joshua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deux.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deux wants to clinch up but Joshua keeps it at a distance.
Joshua scoring well with a low kick there.
Joshua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joshua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deux tries to clinch up but Joshua circles away and keeps his distance.
Deux checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Deux is just out of range.
Deux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deux tries for a takedown but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joshua throws a right hand that Deux ducks under and follows up with a left that Deux also avoids with ease.
Deux throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deux punishes Joshua's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Deux cracks Joshua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joshua ducks right into an uppercut from Deux.
Deux misses with a double jab.
Deux thuds a left hand into Joshua's body.
Deux misses with a takedown attempt - Joshua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Project Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Deux.
Joshua throws a series of punches but Deux avoids them all with ease.
Deux lands a jab to the nose.
Joshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Deux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD#
Joshua drops Deux with a beautiful combination! Deux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joshua is looking for the KO!
Joshua throws an overhand right that lands on Deux's shoulder, as Deux tries to avoid the shot. #T3##KD#
Joshua sends Deux crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joshua is motioning to the referee to let Deux up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Deux is rocked!
Numero Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deux is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him?
Deux swings widly with a right hand
and Joshua scores with a counter punch that sends Deux to the canvas! Joshua smells blood - he's punishing Deux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Deux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Joshua!
Numero Deux spoke after the fight, saying 'Tell me when the fire dies down... What the F will you do?!?!'.

Event: UGD 60:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen III
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Joshua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wettin moves away.
Wettin dives in for a single leg takedown but Joshua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wettin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wettin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wettin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Wettin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joshua trying to control from the bottom.
Wettin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Joshua being controlled here, momentarily.
Wettin throwing strikes from guard but Joshua blocks nicely.
Wettin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Wettin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wettin trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Wettin is looking to pass into half guard but Joshua pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Joshua is in guard.#REVB#
Wettin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Wettin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joshua is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wettin.
Joshua is trying to ground and pound but Wettin uses the momentary lack of control by Joshua to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Wettin actively working from the bottom here.
Wettin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joshua scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joshua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wettin's head.
Wettin trying to control from the bottom.
Joshua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wettin gets back to full guard.
Joshua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wettin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joshua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joshua lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Joshua scoring with some ground and pound.
Joshua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joshua tries to free his leg and advance position but Wettin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joshua chips away with some ground and pound.
Joshua scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Wettin pushes a forearm under Joshua's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Joshua is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zod Wettin!

Event: UGD 51:Wayne Vs Man
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Swanson looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Swanson drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.
Joshua controlling Swanson's posture.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joshua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Swanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joshua desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SU#
Swanson stands up from half guard.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Joshua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Joshua's body.
Joshua tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.#CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Joshua breaks from the clinch.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
A big left from Joshua misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Joshua scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
Swanson wants to stall.
Our sources have told us that Swanson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Swanson misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Joshua misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
A shot to the liver by Joshua. Beautiful body shot.
Joshua misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson lands a head kick. Joshua smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Swanson moves into range and clinches up with Joshua.
Joshua slowing the pace effectively.
Swanson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshua has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Swanson pulls guard effortlessly.
Joshua with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Swanson controls Joshua momentarily but Joshua frees himself.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Joshua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joshua stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joshua's guard. #REVR#
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Swanson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua connects with a leg kick. Swanson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Joshua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dandy Swanson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joshua circles away.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Swanson forces Joshua back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joshua as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Swanson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joshua wants to get back to striking at distance but Swanson won't allow it. #BC2#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Swanson's defenses. #CUT2#
Dandy Swanson's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Joshua sends Swanson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joshua is motioning to the referee to let Swanson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Swanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Swanson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: UGD 47:Moshington Vs Wayne
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Joshua throws a hook but Boson blocks it.
Joshua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boson throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Boson.
Joshua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boson lands a nice shot that snaps Joshua's head back.
A head kick misses from Joshua.
Boson ducks under a wild hook from Joshua.
Joshua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joshua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boson in his tracks.
Joshua walks straight into a right hand from Boson - that's dropped him! Boson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Joshua from any more punishment! Joshua complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Higgs Boson!
An out of breath Higgs Boson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UGD 44:Palmer Vs Ferreira
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Squibb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Squibb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Project Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squibb tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Squibb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Squibb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joshua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Squibb blocks a jab.
Squibb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joshua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Squibb.
Joshua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joshua wants it to stay on the feet.
Squibb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joshua defends well and Squibb ends up having to push Joshua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Squibb instigates a clinch.
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!
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Squibb trying to land knees to the body.
Joshua lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Meyer Squibb has been cut.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Joshua on the inside. #BC#
Squibb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Squibb walks into a jab.
Squibb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshua.
Squibb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Squibb fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meyer Squibb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squibb doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away. #KD2#
Joshua cracks Squibb with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Squibb looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Joshua finish him? #ROC2#
Squibb is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squibb blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Squibb misses
and Joshua counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!

Event: UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Joshua leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Joshua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshua throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Swanson is looking for a kimura but Joshua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swanson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is keen to just control but Joshua is a slippery customer.
Swanson not doing much here.
Joshua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Joshua.#T1#
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Joshua lands a decent shot there.
Swanson 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.
Swanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Swanson cracks Joshua with a big elbow. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joshua stops Swanson from passing to mount. #SUB#
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Joshua is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Joshua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joshua gets back to full guard.
Joshua controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua trying to control the position.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua controlling the position.#T3#
Joshua wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Joshua throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Swanson escapes and throws Joshua's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Swanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joshua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swanson connects with a decent elbow.
Joshua tries to bench press Swanson off him but Swanson keeps the position.
Swanson scoring with punches from side control.
Joshua is letting Swanson control him for a moment.
Joshua gets back to half guard.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Joshua defends it.
Swanson throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Joshua striking off his back but it's not causing Swanson any problems.
Swanson slips nicely into half guard.
Joshua tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Joshua is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joshua defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua is trying to control but Swanson manages to pass to mount!
Swanson lands a big shot there that rocks Joshua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dandy Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Joshua. No joy for Swanson on that attempt.
Project Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua scores with a leg kick.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dandy Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Swanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joshua keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joshua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joshua pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Swanson is pushing down on Joshua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joshua is fighting to maintain full guard but Swanson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joshua is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard.
Dandy Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Joshua is trying to control but can't.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Joshua defends it.
Swanson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joshua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Joshua wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Joshua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Swanson cracks Joshua with a solid left hand.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Swanson passes Joshua's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Joshua wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Joshua is still trying to improve position.
Swanson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joshua tries to lock up and control but Swanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joshua regains half guard.
Joshua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swanson trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Swanson won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Swanson has gone for a leg lock! Joshua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Swanson's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joshua manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Joshua 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.
Joshua pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dandy Swanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joshua defends it nicely.
Joshua misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dandy Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Joshua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Joshua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joshua lands a couple of elbows.
Joshua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joshua working some strikes from top position.
Joshua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joshua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.#SUB#
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.
Joshua connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
Dandy Swanson's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Joshua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joshua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson wants to improve his position but instead Joshua has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Joshua. #CUT2#
Dandy Swanson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dandy Swanson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Project Joshua!
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: UGD 26:Escobarre Vs Stenbeck
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Brazier misses.
Joshua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brazier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Brazier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brazier misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua scores with a sloppy right hand. Brazier should have avoided that one.
Joshua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brazier scoring well with a low kick there.
Brazier throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brazier catches Joshua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Brazier is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joshua.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua throws a series of strikes that have Brazier backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brazier throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Brazier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua misses with a takedown attempt - Brazier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown but Brazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Joshua.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brazier.
Good leg kick by Brazier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Brazier as Joshua shoots in.
Brazier connects with the punch.
Joshua jabs at Brazier's body.#TD2#
Joshua looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brazier looking for a sweep. Not yet Brazier, not yet. #T2#
Joshua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshua is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joshua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joshua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joshua postures up in Brazier's guard and throws a big left but Brazier blocks it.
Joshua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brazier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joshua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brazier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joshua won't allow Brazier to sweep him here.
Brazier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joshua. #T3#
Joshua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joshua is working Brazier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joshua's guard. #REVR#
Joshua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joshua looking to control.
Brazier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brazier is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joshua is on top in guard. #REVB#
Joshua trying to control but Brazier is working from the bottom.
Joshua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Joshua is looking to pass into half guard but Brazier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brazier is in guard.#REVR#
Brazier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshua wants to sweep here but Brazier controlling him for the moment.
Joshua keeps trying to improve his position.
Joshua tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor Brazier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
Brazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joshua throws a sloppy head kick and Brazier moves out of range easily.
Brazier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Brazier as Joshua shoots in.
Conor Brazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Brazier lands a head shot.
Joshua throws a solid leg kick but Brazier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joshua.
Brazier misses with a shot to the body
letting Joshua counter with a right hand.
Conor Brazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brazier digs a good hook to Joshua's body.
Brazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshua connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Brazier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brazier lands with an uppercut that bounces Joshua off the cage and back into range.
Conor Brazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua swings for the body but Brazier moves out of range.
Brazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away.
Brazier digs a good hook to Joshua's body.
Brazier lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshua's head.
Brazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Brazier has knocked Joshua down with a huge combo! Brazier steps away and waves a wobbly Joshua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Joshua is rocked!
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!
Joshua walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Brazier! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor Brazier!
Conor Brazier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: UGD 17:Harada Vs Dykstra
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Nice body kick there by Strong.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily.
Joshua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strong can pounce on him.
Joshua misses with a hook to the body
and Strong counters with a thumping low kick.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
Joshua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshua misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strong counters with a thumping low kick.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong thows a leg kick but Joshua checks it
letting Joshua counter with a right hand.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.#T1#
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Joshua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joshua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joshua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joshua, right into the meat.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshua.#T2#
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
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!
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strong - that will leave a mark!
Strong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua connects with a looping right hand.
Joshua misses with a takedown attempt - Strong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Joshua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Joshua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strong throws a leg kick but Joshua moved away.
Strong punishes Joshua's body with a nice straight punch.
Joshua throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshua checks a leg kick.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strong.
Joshua throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strong throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Joshua tries to land a front kick but Strong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joshua rather than just go for the knockout.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Joshua moves away and avoids it.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Strong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong scores with a head kick.
Joshua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joshua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joshua throws a half hearted mid kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Joshua might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strong throws a jab when Joshua was well out of range.
Strong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Strong's belly button to the back.
Joshua shoots for a double leg takedown but Strong sprawls well. He's pushed Joshua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joshua sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! Joshua avoids it this time.
Joshua slips under a jab from Strong.
Joshua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strong just manages to avoid it.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua connects with a jab.
Joshua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong throws a front kick aimed at Joshua's knee but Joshua avoids it well.
Strong throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
It looked like Joshua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Joshua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strong scores with the left hand. Joshua knows he should have avoided that one.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
It looked like Joshua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Joshua and move into the clinch position.
Joshua misses with a looping left.
Strong thinks about the counter body kick.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Strong misses with an uppercut
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong tries to score with a low kick but Joshua moves his leg out of the way.
Strong throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Strong misses with a straight left. #T2#
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Joshua avoids it.
The fighters circling - Joshua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Joshua and move into the clinch position.
Joshua catches Strong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
Joshua blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Strong is predictable there
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joshua misses the jab.
We've been informed that Strong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strong connects with the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Strong slips under a jab from Joshua.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Strong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joshua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshua.
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strong.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a combination
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joshua.
Joe Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Joshua checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Strong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strong throws a right hand that Joshua ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshua also avoids with ease.
Joshua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strong swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Joshua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joshua takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Strong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Joshua misses.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Strong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Joshua sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! Joshua avoids it this time.
Joshua dives in for a single leg takedown but Strong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strong scores with a leg kick.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong throws a big counter head kick but Joshua avoids it with no problem.
Strong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Joshua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Joshua.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Joshua closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strong quickly recovers to half guard.
Joshua drops an elbow to the side of Strong's head.
Strong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joshua.
Joshua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joshua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Strong is holding on to half guard well.
Strong has hold of Joshua's hands but Joshua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strong is controlling Joshua's trapped leg to prevent Joshua from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Joshua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strong defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua controlling the action here.
Joshua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strong manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Joshua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Joshua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joshua preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joshua lands with a cross.
Jab by Strong.
Joshua dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Joshua is looking to counter punch.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Strong misses.
Joe Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Joshua.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong connects with a right hand. Joshua shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Project Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong moves out of range as Joshua strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Strong.
I've got Strong 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
Joe Strong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 13:Gallagher Vs Fleshou
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt lands with a good body shot.
Joshua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Project Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Joshua's jaw. Joshua's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wyatt does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derp Wyatt!
A victorious Derp Wyatt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 10:Beefrock Vs Jansson
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dykstra moves away.
Dykstra takes one to the side of the head.
Joshua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dykstra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joshua at a distance. #KD2#
Dykstra sends Joshua crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dykstra is motioning to the referee to let Joshua up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua throws an overhand right that lands on Dykstra's shoulder, as Dykstra tries to avoid the shot.
Dykstra misses with a left hand
and Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Dykstra tenderised Joshua's leg. Joshua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dykstra.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Joshua moves out of range of the leg kick from Dykstra.#KD2#
Dykstra cracks Joshua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dykstra has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joshua to stand back up!#ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
Dykstra lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Joshua head around and knocks him out cold! Dykstra hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Dykstra!
Doc Dykstra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 7:Jackson Vs Randhawa
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Miguel throws a sloppy head kick
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshua connects with a jab.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joshua.
Joshua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miguel with a poor takedown
and Joshua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miguel looks winded!
Miguel misses with a combination
and Miguel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Joshua drops his shoulder and cracks Miguel with a huge uppercut! Miguel goes down! Can Joshua finish him?
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!
Joshua trying to control but Miguel is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Helsinki Fight Club inform us that Miguel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miguel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joshua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Joshua connects with a couple of short punches.
Joshua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Miguel is rocked!
Joshua arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Miguel's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Project Joshua!

Event: UGD 4:Richmond Vs Sinclair
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Joshua looks to land a left hand but Angelo moved out of range nicely.
Angelo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Joshua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshua.
Angelo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joshua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Angelo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Project Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses the body punch
and Angelo counters with a right hand to the body.
Joshua lands a head shot.
Joshua throws a body punch but Angelo moves out of range.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Joshua throws a body punch but Angelo moves out of range.
Joshua blocks a low kick nicely.
Angelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Angelo.#T1#
Joshua scores with a jab. Angelo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Angelo throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Angelo's head coaches at Mega Gym (10 Elite - $1000) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Angelo misses the target.
Joshua avoids the body shot from Angelo.
Joshua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Angelo has been cut.
Angelo misses with a looping right.
Joshua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshua with a hook.
Joshua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Angelo is rocked!
Joshua circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Angelo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Joshua wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!

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