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Event:
DUEL#100 Feltre vs Ibaka 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Joe throws a front kick aimed at Williamson's knee but Williamson avoids it well.
Williamson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joe sprawls and moves away.
Joe scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joe enables Williamson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Williamson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joe pulls Williamson in close to prevent any damage.
Williamson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.#T1#
Williamson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Williamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joe wants to sweep here but Williamson controlling him for the moment.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Williamson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williamson has Joe in his guard.#REVB##T2##ES#
Williamson pushes Joe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe misses with a straight left.
Joe tried to score with a low kick but Williamson checks it.
Williamson blocks a head kick by Joe.
Williamson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Williamson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williamson manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Williamson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williamson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SUB#
Williamson is trying to get an arm triangle but Joe is defending well. #SUB#
Williamson has an Americana. Joe didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Williamson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Williamson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Glenn Williamson!
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Event:
DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Irvin shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Irvin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Joe wants to improve his position but Irvin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Irvin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Joe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Irvin!
After winning the bout, Paul Irvin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Qiang.
Qiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qiang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Qiang counters with a huge left! Joe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Qiang isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Joe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Qiang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Qiang!
A relieved looking Wang Qiang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DUEL#85
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Joe breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Joe.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Magomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Joe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Joe trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Joe is controlling the pace.
Joe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Joe throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Magomedov moves out of range as Joe throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Joe is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Joe moves out of range of the body kick.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Magomedov gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Joe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Joe trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Joe pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Joe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joe. That one must have hurt.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Joe throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Joe.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
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!
Joe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Joe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joe - that will leave a mark!
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Joe.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe thumps Magomedov with a low kick.#CL2#
Joe rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Joe pulls Magomedov into guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov wants to stand but Joe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Joe has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Big Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joe's guard.
Joe has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage. #T3#
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Joe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
A low kick from Magomedov misses #TD2#
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Magomedov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Alexander Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses. #TD2#
Joe drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Magomedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Joe jabs at Magomedov's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Joe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joe circles away quickly and effectively.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joe stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Joe.
Well Joe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFN#9 Lovelair vs Momochi
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Joe closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the ropes.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Joe has him pressed against the ropes.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Magomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been informed that Magomedov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
#T1#
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Joe moved away.
Joe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joe is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Joe is just content to waste time from the top position. Magomedov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Joe wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Joe controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joe working Magomedov over with strikes.
Joe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Joe slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joe.
Joe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Magomedov motions for Joe to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe throws a counter high kick but Magomedov was just alert enough to avoid it.#CUT2#
It looks like Big Joe has been cut.
Joe lands with a kick to the temple. Magomedov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Donk. Magomedov catches Joe right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Joe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov sprawls and moves away.
Joe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Joe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Joe jumps guard and drags Magomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Joe had control of the position.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Joe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Joe trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joe lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov tries to kick Joe off in order to stand up. Joe Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Joe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomedov bucks up and tries to throw Joe off but instead Joe has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3##SUB#
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joe.
Big Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Magomedov prevents Joe from getting a body triangle.
The referee is taking a good look at Magomedov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Joe!
#T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Joe.
Joe struggling to keep hold of the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Joe tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#SUB#
Joe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov trying to get back to his feet but Joe is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Joe's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Joe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Joe.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Joe is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Joe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Magomedov defend it? Joe steps over the head and cranks it - Magomedov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Joe!
An out of breath Big Joe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Anderson has Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Come on Joe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Joe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joe is looking for a takedown.
Joe misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Joe.
#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Big Joe has been cut.#T1#
Joe throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Joe forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Joe misses with an elbow over the top.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Joe.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe lands a right hand. #T2#
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe lands a left hand.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eric Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Joe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Joe is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Joe prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Joe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Joe has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Joe off. It looks like it's working - Joe slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Anderson displaying calm under pressure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Anderson drops Joe with a left right combo! Anderson follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Joe is rocked!#SU2#
Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Joe. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Joe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
#T1#
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Joe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joe in his tracks. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the cage.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Joe.
Joe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Joe.
Joe throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Joe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Joe keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Big Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Joe trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Big Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe looking for a takedown.
Joe tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Joe into the cage.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
As Anderson tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Anderson wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joe rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson connects with a body shot.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Joe avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Big Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joe takes one to the chin there.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Joe feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Joe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Joe shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Joe tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Anderson!
Eric Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC 43: Showdown
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Joe rushes Franks and presses him up against the cage.
Joe tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe has Franks pressed against the cage, preventing Franks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Franks avoids the damage to the body.
Franks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Franks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franks dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Franks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Franks moves into the clinch.
Joe tries for a takedown but Franks manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Franks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franks is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe is looking for a takedown.
Franks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franks blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Franks jumps guard but Joe stands there with Franks around his waist. Franks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Franks.
Joe effectively controlling the action here.
Joe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joe is defending well.
Franks is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe works on Franks's body with a couple of short punches.
Franks is looking to break free of the clinch but Joe has double underhooks. #T3#
Joe prevents Franks from breaking the clinch.
Franks is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks lands an uppercut.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Joe manages to pull guard.
Franks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joe looking to control.
Franks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Joe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franks controls the pace.
Joe has control of Franks's left arm, preventing Franks from doing any damage. #SUB#
Franks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franks, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe dominated that round.
That's time! Franks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Franks forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
Franks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Franks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Franks pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franks is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franks prevents it.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Joe. #T1#
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms.
Franks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.
Franks tries to break free but Joe pushes him back against the cage.
Franks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franks jumps guard but Joe stands there with Franks around his waist. Franks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe lands a good knee to the midsection. Franks won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Franks blocks an uppercut.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franks avoids it.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franks is pressed up against the cage. Joe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franks down to the mat. Franks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Joe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks is holding on to half guard well.
Franks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franks avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Franks actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Joe winds up and cracks Franks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Joe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.#SUB2#
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Franks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franks trying to control but Joe postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joe prevents Franks from standing back up.
Joe working Franks over with strikes.
Joe is looking to advance position but Franks won't allow it.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks is doing well to control the position and prevent Joe from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Franks closes the distance and clinches.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franks tries a head kick but it misses.
Franks shoots and misses #CL2#
and Joe counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Joe has hold of one of Franks's legs. Franks is fighting the takedown attempt but Joe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Franks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe pushing down on Franks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franks is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Franks is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks is trying to control but can't.
Franks is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe works his way into side control.
Big Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
Joe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Franks is looking to reverse the position.
Joe wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franks moves into range and clinches up with Joe.#T3#
Franks wants a takedown.
Franks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franks is trying to push Joe away but Joe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joe is pushing Franks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Franks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jon Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joe 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Joe!
A victorious Big Joe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Joe checks it.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eric Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Joe counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Anderson pushes Joe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Joe drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is pulling down on Joe's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joe 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Joe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #T1#
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position. #ES2#
Anderson pushes Joe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson with a nice cross.#T2#
Donk. Anderson catches Joe right on the button with a cross.
Joe connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Joe advances position into side control!#SUB#
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Joe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Joe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joe trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Joe lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Joe controls his leg. #SU2#
Anderson stands up and beckons Joe to join him on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad. #T4#
Anderson throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Joe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Joe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Joe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joe keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joe is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson connects with a jab.
Joe wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Anderson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Joe takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Anderson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Anderson!
After the fight, Eric Anderson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DFC 28: Newton Vs Pate
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Parata misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Parata managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVB#
Parata wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe has his hands on Parata's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Joe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Parata throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joe's body to avoid the submission. Joe has instead reached around Parata's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Joe!
A victorious Big Joe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Joe shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Grant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joe on his heels. He'll look to pass Joe's guard now, I'm sure.
Grant wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grant's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB#
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe stands up over Grant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Grant gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joe looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joe controlling from the full mount.
Grant is bucking up trying to escape but Joe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joe avoids the attempt from Grant to control.#SUB2#
Joe is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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