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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joseph tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joseph to the ground. Joseph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Owens gets caught napping as Joseph dives in and scores a takedown. Owens manages to retain guard.
Joseph scoring with some ground and pound.
Joseph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Owens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Owens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joseph defends it easily.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens is trying to control the position but Joseph postures up.
Owens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joseph won't allow Owens to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens pulls Joseph in to control the position.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens has momentary wrist control but Joseph slips an elbow through the middle.
Joseph throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely.
Joseph throws a strike but Owens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Joseph has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.
Joseph trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Joseph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.
Joseph is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Joseph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Joseph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owens content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Owens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Owens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Owens postures up in Joseph's guard and throws a big left but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Owens gets to his feet. Joseph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Owens clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joseph smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Owens shoots in.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Owens.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##CL2#
Owens instigates a clinch.
Owens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Owens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joseph pulls his leg out and moves away.
Owens looks winded!
Owens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Owens gets tackled into the cage by Joseph. Joseph maintains the clinch.
Owens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joseph after a bit of a struggle.
Joseph just leaning against Owens, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Joseph.
Owens misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Joseph stalling.
Owens is trying to drag Joseph to the mat but Joseph just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joseph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joseph avoiding damage.
Joseph gets underhooks to prevent Owens's takedown attempt.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph just leaning against Owens, taking a breather.
Owens tries to score a body lock takedown but Joseph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Joseph dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Owens shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Owens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Owens gets caught napping as Joseph dives in and scores a takedown. Owens manages to retain guard.
Joseph with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joseph is in close to Owens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Owens is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Joseph trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
Joseph is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Owens dives into side control.
Owens content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Owens working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Owens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joseph knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joseph manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Joseph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
Joseph is nestled in close to Owens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Owens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joseph pulls his head out easily.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Joseph looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Owens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Julio Joseph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Joseph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Owens's head. #SUB#
Joseph is working for a kimura but Owens is defending it quite comfortably.
Owens manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Joseph has gone for a leg lock! Owens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joseph's guard.#REVB#
Owens being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Owens stands and steps away. Joseph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owens.
Nice takedown defense from Joseph. No joy for Owens on that attempt.
Joseph is looking for a counter combo.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Owens.#TD#
Owens tries to sprawl but Joseph drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joseph slips a nice elbow through Owens's hands, connecting with Owens's forehead.
Joseph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owens defending well though.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
Joseph lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Nice strikes from Joseph there. #SUB#
Owens is defending against the submission attempts here by Joseph.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owens manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Joseph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joseph has managed to get both his arms back between Owens's legs - danger averted.
Joseph is working Owens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joseph stands up over Owens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Owens controls Joseph momentarily but Joseph frees himself.
Joseph cracks Owens with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Joseph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Joseph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Owens was covering up waiting for the punch and Joseph finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Owens wants to sweep here but Joseph controlling him for the moment.
Joseph landing with the ground and pound.
Owens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Joseph is working Owens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Owens trying to control the position.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely. #T1#
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph lands a couple of digs.
Joseph is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Owens manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Owens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Joseph can't fight it off and eventually Owens manages to take the fight to the floor. Joseph looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Joseph scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kevin Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens dives in and grabs Joseph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.#TD#
Joseph gets a double leg takedown into Owens's guard.
Owens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joseph with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joseph connects with a couple of short punches.
Joseph with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joseph postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joseph passes Owens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joseph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Joseph scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joseph is trying to control. Owens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Joseph looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Owens trying to hold on to Joseph's head to control him but Joseph postures up.
Joseph working over Owens with some ground and pound. Owens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joseph winds up and cracks Owens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Owens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joseph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joseph looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Owens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joseph wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
Joseph working over Owens with some ground and pound. Owens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Joseph working Owens over with strikes.
Owens trying to control here.
Joseph drops an elbow to the side of Owens's head.
Joseph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Owens trying to control here.
Joseph working the head and body with strikes.
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. Joseph connects with a nice short shot to Owens's temple.
Owens wants to control but Joseph is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kevin Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joseph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Joseph!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Joseph shoots in.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Evans .
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joseph looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joseph bucks up and tries to throw Evans off but instead Evans has got his back!
Evans tries to get the hooks in deep but Joseph pushed the leg off.
Joseph is in bad spot here.
Joseph tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!#T1#
Evans tries to control but Joseph wriggling away. #SUB2#
Joseph is trying to control the position here but Evans swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Evans !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bailey Evans !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Joseph in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Joseph.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joseph prevents it.
Martin jumps guard but Joseph stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joseph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joseph is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joseph down to the mat. Joseph avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambroise Martin.#TD#
Joseph scores with a takedown into Martin's guard.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Joseph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joseph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joseph lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Joseph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joseph has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joseph trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Joseph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joseph has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joseph postures up.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Joseph slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Joseph connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joseph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joseph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joseph seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin wants to control the position but Joseph says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Martin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joseph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Martin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joseph pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joseph pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joseph is working for a submission of some sort.
Joseph blocks the strikes from Martin.
#SUB2#
Martin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Joseph is tapping! Great win for Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ambroise Martin!
Ambroise Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joseph.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Joseph tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Joseph moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Joseph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas postures up.
Joseph trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joseph's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Joseph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas blocks the strikes from Joseph.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joseph does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Joseph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Joseph defends it.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joseph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Joseph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joseph is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Joseph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Joseph defends the submission attempt.
Joseph gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Joseph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joseph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joseph is trying to keep Thomas in close.
#T3##SUB#
Joseph looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Joseph trying to control the position.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joseph has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Joseph's legs - danger averted.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joseph gets back to full guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard. #T4#
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas is fighting to break Joseph's control of his arms but Joseph is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joseph is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Joseph looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Joseph looking to control but Thomas passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joseph's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joseph pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Julio Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joseph thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1##CL2#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph leaning against his opponent.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Joseph slowing the pace effectively.
Thomas is stalling here.
Thomas has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Joseph manages to get underhooks.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joseph - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joseph taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Joseph leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Joseph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Thomas throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Joseph tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Joseph pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
#TD2#
Thomas gets control of Joseph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joseph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joseph tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joseph to the ground. Joseph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joseph as he jumps to the side.
Joseph tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
As Thomas looks to move away, Joseph throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joseph sprawls well. Joseph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Joseph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Joseph finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Joseph pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joseph is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joseph missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Thomas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Thomas tries for a takedown but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Joseph has Thomas pushed against the cage.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Joseph looking to stall.
Joseph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joseph pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joseph taking a breather.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Joseph.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Joseph for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling him.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joseph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joseph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thomas up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julio Joseph.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Flopples misses with a kick to the body.
Joseph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joseph has Flopples pressed against the cage.
Joseph trying to stall but Flopples improves his position.
Flopples looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joseph effectively controlling the action here.
Flopples wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flopples being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Flopples breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flopples shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Flopples pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flopples jumps guard but Joseph turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph prevents the takedown attempt.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Flopples.
Flopples throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flopples wants to take the fight to the mat but Joseph manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joseph takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Joseph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flopples up against the cage.
Joseph gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Joseph is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julio Joseph.
Flopples looks for a takedown but Joseph sprawls well.
Flopples misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flopples.#TD#
Joseph drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flopples working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Flopples looks winded!
Joseph throws a big elbow that misses.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Flopples keeps moving.
Joseph postures up and lands a big shot to Flopples's brow.
Flopples avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flopples can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joseph controls the pace.
Flopples looking to control.
Joseph 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.
Joseph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flopples controls Joseph momentarily but Joseph frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Joseph drops back looking for a leg! Flopples is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flopples manages to kick Joseph off! Joseph jumps back into Flopples's guard.
Joseph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joseph works over Flopples with some ground and pound from guard.
Joseph chips away with some ground and pound.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Flopples has wrist control.
Joseph trying to control but Flopples is working from the bottom.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flopples works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joseph lands a couple of digs.
Joseph landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Joseph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Joseph moves into the clinch.
Joseph avoiding damage as Flopples throws knees to the body.
Joseph taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph trying to stall but Flopples improves his position.
Flopples has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Flopples manages to break the clinch.
Filipe Flopples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Joseph has closed the distance and engaged Flopples in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flopples throws an elbow but it misses.
Flopples is trying to push Joseph away but Joseph has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Flopples breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph tries to clinch but Flopples moves out of range. #T1#
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flopples.
Flopples is breathing heavily.
Flopples misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Flopples.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flopples as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Flopples shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joseph napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Joseph explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Joseph shoots in and bounces Flopples off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joseph chips away with some ground and pound.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flopples can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Joseph 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.
Joseph is pushing down on Flopples's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flopples is fighting to maintain full guard but Joseph has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joseph working Flopples over with strikes.
Flopples taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Joseph is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flopples defends it well.
Nice strikes from Joseph there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Joseph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flopples won't allow Joseph to pass to mount.
Joseph winds up and cracks Flopples with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joseph looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joseph drops an elbow to the side of Flopples's head.
Flopples is trying to stand back up but Joseph is controlling him
Joseph slips a nice elbow through Flopples's hands, connecting with Flopples's forehead.
Flopples has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joseph is working away from the top position though.
Joseph keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Joseph looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flopples with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joseph working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flopples taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard.
Joseph wants to take a breather but Flopples is having none of it. #SUB#
Joseph has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Flopples defend it? Joseph steps over the head and cranks it - Flopples is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Joseph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Joseph!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Joseph avoids the head kick by Grills.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grills plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Joseph has been cut.
Grills throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joseph's head.
Whack! Grills lands a heavy head kick that drops Joseph. The ref tackles Grills to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Joseph was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rustam Grills!
During a confident post fight interview, Rustam Grills thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcvay forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Mcvay pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcvay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joseph is defending well.
Mcvay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joseph fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcvay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Mcvay.
Mcvay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Mcvay clinches up against the cage.
Mcvay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcvay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joseph smiles and moves away.
Mcvay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcvay is defended easily by Joseph.#CL2#
Mcvay clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joseph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joseph is struggling to control the position.
Mcvay being controlled against the cage.
Joseph seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcvay is looking for a takedown.
Mcvay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joseph blocks it with crossed arms.
Joseph slows down the pace here.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Mcvay wants to break free but Joseph has control.
A bit of stalling here from Joseph.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcvay avoids it.
Mcvay jumps guard but Joseph stands there with Mcvay around his waist. Mcvay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcvay prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Mcvay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Mcvay tries to circle away but Joseph has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Mcvay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcvay trying to control the position.
Joseph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcvay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Mcvay keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Mcvay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcvay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Mcvay keeps moving.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcvay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joseph's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mcvay sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mcvay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcvay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcvay won't allow Joseph to sweep him here.
Mcvay trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcvay throwing strikes from guard but Joseph blocks nicely. #SUB#
Joseph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joseph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcvay throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Mcvay from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum Mcvay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mcvay gets a clinch.
Joseph trying to control the position but instead, Mcvay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joseph into the cage.
Mcvay tries to score a body lock takedown but Joseph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joseph is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joseph lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcvay has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Joseph is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Mcvay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Joseph's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mcvay is trying to pull guard but Joseph turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joseph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Joseph to work.
#TD2#
Mcvay pulls guard.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Mcvay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph lands a couple of digs.
Joseph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph stands up over Mcvay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcvay controlling Joseph's posture.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcvay wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcvay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcvay keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mcvay is adopting a defensive guard.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Mcvay keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph is in close to Mcvay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joseph with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Mcvay keeps moving.
Mcvay looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcvay, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcvay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Mcvay.
Mcvay is breathing heavily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcvay or perhaps it was just good defense by Joseph, which made it look bad.
Julio Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Mcvay. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Joseph gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcvay counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mcvay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Joseph will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcvay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Mcvay has closed the distance and engaged Joseph in a clinch.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joseph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joseph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcvay prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Mcvay prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph stalls. #T1#
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcvay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joseph walks away with a smile on his face. Mcvay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheers as Mcvay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joseph doesn't seem phased though.
Joseph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcvay throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Joseph drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Mcvay wriggles free and stands up.
Mcvay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joseph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Mcvay.
Mcvay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Mcvay clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Mcvay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joseph manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joseph is looking to control Mcvay's arms but Mcvay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joseph has his back to the cage.
Mcvay wants to break free but Joseph has control.
Mcvay working hard to break the clinch.
Joseph taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcvay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joseph smiles and moves away.
Joseph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcvay circles away.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcvay.
Callum Mcvay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mcvay rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Mcvay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joseph to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Mcvay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcvay is looking for a takedown.
Mcvay fails to pull guard.
Mcvay is looking for a takedown.
Joseph stalling in the clinch.
Joseph is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcvay up against the cage.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julio Joseph.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pang moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
Pang trying to stall but Joseph improves his position.
Joseph stalling the fight.
Joseph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pang up against the cage.
Joseph seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Pang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pang moves into the clinch successfully.
Pang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pang stalling in the clinch but Joseph improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joseph takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pang is trying to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling him.
Pang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joseph slowing the pace effectively.
Pang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow. #T1#
Joseph stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pang scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pang has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Pang blocks an uppercut.
Pang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joseph's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pang is looking to break free of the clinch but Joseph has double underhooks.
Joseph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julio Joseph.#CL#
Joseph rushes Pang and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joseph.
Pang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Joseph has been cut.
The referee calls for Joseph to work.
Joseph will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pang up against the cage.
Joseph just leaning against Pang, taking a breather.
Joseph will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pang up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julio Joseph.
Pang lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Pang scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee Pang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Pang forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Joseph just leaning against Pang, taking a breather.
Pang is trying to break free.
Pang misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph slowing the pace effectively.
Pang is trying to force a seperation but Joseph has the dominant position.
Pang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joseph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pang is trying to maintain a safe position but Joseph gets an underhook and turns Pang into the cage.
Joseph leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Pang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Pang.
#CL2#
Pang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Pang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Joseph shoots in and drives through. Pang sprawls well.#CL2#
Pang pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pang is trying to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling him.#BC2#
Pang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pang throws a combination that misses
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
Pang keeps Joseph at a distance using the push kick.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Pang moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
Pang tries to circle away but Joseph has him pinned against the cage.
Pang wants to break free but Joseph has control.
Pang is trying to push Joseph away but Joseph has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Pang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Joseph's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Pang.
Joseph moves out of range as Pang throws a body kick.
Joseph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Julio Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joseph.
Pang scores with a kick to the body.
Joseph will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pang lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pang throws a series of strikes that have Joseph backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Joseph is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph moves forwards but Pang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pang has Joseph pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Joseph is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Pang - that's hurt Joseph badly! Oh, another knee lands and Joseph is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Joseph doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lee Pang!
Lee Pang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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