Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Joshua 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Anthoniii Joshua has been cut.
Fry looks to land a combination but Joshua avoids it well.
Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshua.
Fry lands the left hand.
Fry lands a right hook to the body.
Fry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fry misses with a hook to the body
and Joshua counters with a two punch combo.
Fry lands a really nice looking cross but Joshua seems unphased. #CUT2#Anthoniii Joshua's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Fry finds it's way through Joshua's defenses.
Joshua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Joshua is rocked!
Fry fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Joshua square on the jaw! Damn, Joshua is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Small Fry!
Our winner, Small Fry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2024

#R1#
Joshua swats away the attempt to clinch by Poney.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
Joshua slips a jab and a cross from Poney. #CL#
Poney moves into the clinch.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Poney digs a right hand underneath Joshua's ribcage. Joshua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Poney.
Poney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poney.
Poney misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Poney blocks an uppercut.
Joshua lands a body punch.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua blocking some punches. #T2#
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Poney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua is leaning against Poney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poney misses with some punches.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Poney fails to land.
Poney blocking some punches.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Poney is trying to maintain a safe position but Joshua gets an underhook and turns Poney into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poney.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poney misses with the head strike. #T3#
Poney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua is pushing Poney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Poney is trying to maintain a safe position but Joshua gets an underhook and turns Poney into the cage.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua stalling the fight.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Poney.
Poney struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua misses with some punches. #T4#
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Poney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Poney.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua works on Poney's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poney is breathing heavily.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthoniiii Joshua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Poney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poney looks to clinch
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Poney misses with a wild body shot.
Poney tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poney is looking to clinch but Joshua is avoiding it.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL#
Poney clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
Poney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua lands a left hand.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Poney tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poney as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Poney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joshua up against the cage.
Anthoniiii Joshua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poney struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Poney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poneys head.
Poney working aggressively here. #T2#
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Poney tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Poney back against the cage.
Poney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Poney blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A hook to the body from Joshua.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
Nice body punch from Poney.
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poney or not.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poney misses with a body punch.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Joshua pushes Poney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Poney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Poney blocking some punches.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Poney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthoniiii Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Poney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Poney misses the jab.
Poney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Poney misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshua throws out a counter right but Poney avoids it with no problem.
Poney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a three punch combo that has Poney backing up. Poney nods at Joshua to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poney scores with a hook to the body. Joshua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poney misses with a hook. Joshua ducked under it nicely.
Joshua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthoniiii Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poney loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshua! But no joy.#CL#
Poney closes the distance and clinches.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Charles Poney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
A short left from Poney.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Poney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney lands with a light punch inside.
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua'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.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Poney.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Joshua lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Joshua.
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Poney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Poney fails to land.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poney misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Poney misses with a body punch.
Poney takes a shot to the head.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney lands a left hand.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Poney.

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 Charles Poney.
I think Joshua 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthoniiii Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kong connects with a nice looking jab.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.#T1#
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Joshua.
As Joshua backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Joshua manages to avoid it all.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
As Joshua backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Joshua manages to avoid it all.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joshua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joshua.#T3#
Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Joshua's head but Joshua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshua throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Joshua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges.
Kong defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kini Kong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Joshua does no damage.
Kong throws a counter combo.
Joshua ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
A big left from Kong misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Joshua.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Joshua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kong lands a jab to Joshua's midsection.#T2#
Joshua misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Anthonee Joshua has been cut.
Kong slips a straight right by Joshua.
As Joshua backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Joshua manages to avoid it all.
Joshua misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
Joshua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Joshua throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong throws out a counter right but Joshua avoids it with no problem.
Kong tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
As Joshua backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Joshua manages to avoid it all.#T4#
A big left from Kong misses.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kini Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthonee Joshua'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#
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Joshua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kong eats them both and turns towards Joshua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Joshua walks into a stiff left hand from Kong.
We've been informed that Kong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua misses with a straight left.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
It looked like Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kong throws the left hand but Joshua avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joshua.
Joshua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshua wobbles Kong with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Joshua dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kong to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthonee Joshua!
Kini Kong was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Sawyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joshua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Anthoniii Joshua has been cut.
Sawyer swings widly with a right hand
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Sawyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joshua pushes Sawyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sawyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sawyer. #BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Sawyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joshua counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Sawyer off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Joshua follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Sawyer was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthoniii Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Caye feints and as Joshua raises his hands in defense, Caye changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joshua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joshua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Caye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joshua wanted to stand there but Caye had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Caye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joshua is trying to keep Caye in close.
Caye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshua is looking to stand up but Caye isn't so interested in that idea.
Joshua keeping full guard, as Caye tries to pass.
Caye chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caye stops Joshua from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joshua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joshua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caye.
Caye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joshua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caye is one step ahead there.
Joshua wants to stand up but Caye is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Caye shoots and misses
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Caye looks to land a combination but Joshua avoids it well.
Joshua doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Caye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joshua circles away.
Joshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Caye has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Joshua lands a stunning uppercut that sends Caye to the mat! #ROC2#Caye is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Justin Caye has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Caye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua wants to stand up but Caye has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oh Caye is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Joshua uses his free foot to push down on Caye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Caye.
Joshua content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Joshua has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Caye keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joshua controlling from the full mount.
Caye seems to have got his legs back now.
Caye wants to control but Joshua is having none of it.
Caye 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.
Caye keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Caye is squirming around, avoiding Joshua's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthoni Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Caye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Caye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Caye misses.
Joshua doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Caye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joshua counters with a crisp right that sends Caye to the canvas! Joshua follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthoni Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freeman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Freeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joshua blocks an elbow strike.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joshua is defending well for now.
A short right from Joshua on the inside. #ROC2#Freeman is rocked!#BC#
Freeman breaks the clinch.
Oh Freeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman tries to clinch up but Joshua circles away and keeps his distance.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freeman seems to have got his legs back now.
Freeman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordyn Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman tries to clinch but Joshua moves away
and Joshua counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthone Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joshua sprawls well. Joshua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Volkanovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joshua circles away.
Joshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
No luck for Volkanovski with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Joshua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Joshua is avoiding it.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
Volkanovski misses the body punch #KD2#
and Joshua counters with a right hand that sends Volkanovski tumbling to the canvas! Can Joshua finish him? He dives into Volkanovski's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
Volkanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joshua controls the pace.
Oh Volkanovski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Volkanovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Joshua tries to stand but Volkanovski is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Joshua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joshua is looking to advance position but Volkanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Joshua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joshua manages to control the position for a moment.
Volkanovski avoids the attempt from Joshua to control.#T4#
Joshua is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Volkanovski is staying active.
Joshua really wants to buck Volkanovski off and get back to his feet.
Joshua is trying desperately to improve position.
Volkanovski controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joshua can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthoniiii Joshua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Joshua as Volkanovski shoots in.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkanovski throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown
and Joshua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski looks to clinch
and Joshua counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Volkanovski badly! He tries to strike back but Joshua puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Volkanovski out cold! Oh man, Volkanovski will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthoniiii Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Fuentes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua counters with a three punch combo that has Fuentes backing up. Fuentes nods at Joshua to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuentes has a takedown stuffed.
Fuentes misses with a takedown
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Fuentes is rocked!
Anthone Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amado Fuentes.
Fuentes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joshua throwing a counter right hand but Fuentes manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes goes for a double leg but Joshua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshua continues to drive forward.#T1#
Fuentes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fuentes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joshua as he jumps to the side.
Fuentes shoots in for a double leg but Joshua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fuentes is looking to clinch but Joshua is avoiding it.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fuentes tries to clinch
and Joshua counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Fuentes falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthone Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Hearse feints and as Joshua raises his hands in defense, Hearse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse throws a big elbow that misses.
Hearse won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joshua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joshua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hearse landing some decent shots from guard.
Hearse throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hearse with a nice head shot there.
Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hearse with a nice head shot there.
Hearse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joshua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hearse passes Joshua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hearse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hearse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hearse winds up and cracks Joshua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hearse is thwarting Joshua's attempts to control the position.
Hearse lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Hearse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hearse working Joshua over with strikes.
Hearse working the head and body with strikes.
Hearse winds up and cracks Joshua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hearse on the ground.
Hearse working over Joshua with some ground and pound. Joshua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Hearse is keen to just control but Joshua is a slippery customer.
Hearse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearse is nestled in close to Joshua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hearse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Hearse there. #ROC2#Joshua is rocked!
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Joshua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua has hold of Hearse's hands but Hearse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hearse stalling.
Joshua seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Hearse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joshua is staying active underneath Hearse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Hearse there.
Hearse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hearse winds up and cracks Joshua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hearse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Hearse there.
Hearse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hearse content to control rather than advance.
Hearse scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Nice strikes from Hearse there.
Hearse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hearse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hearse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hearse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joshua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hearse winds up and cracks Joshua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Hearse dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hearse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joshua is trying to defend but Hearse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hearse is nestled in close to Joshua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hearse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hearse lands a nice short elbow.
Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hearse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joshua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hearse scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua tries to get to full guard but Hearse has control of the leg.
Hearse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hearse scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hearse 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. #T1#
Hearse scores with a big shot! Joshua's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Joshua! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Hearse!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
King throws a right hand that Joshua ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshua also avoids with ease.
It looked like Joshua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshua misses the target.#CL2#
King has Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
King blocks a body shot from Joshua.
A short body shot lands from Joshua as the two fighters clinch.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua is working King over against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua blocks a body shot from King. #TD2#
King pulls Joshua into guard.
Joshua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joshua controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Joshua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joshua trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joshua wanted to stand there but King had control of the position.
King keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joshua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthoniii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John King.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King is looking to control Joshua's arms but Joshua gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
Joshua lands a body punch. #T3#
A hook to the body from Joshua.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Joshua.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Joshua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Joshua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like John King has been cut.
King misses with a takedown
and Joshua counters with a left to the body. #T4#
King tries to clinch #KD#
and Joshua counters with a series of strikes that sends King to the canvas! Joshua follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#King is rocked!
Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua controlling from the top position.
King is still in real trouble! Can Joshua finish him?
King has a closed guard, preventing Joshua from standing up.
Joshua 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.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Joshua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthoniii Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John King's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King has his takedown stuffed
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
As King looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Anthoniii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua is looking for a counter combo.
John King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Joshua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joshua swivels and escapes.
King is breathing heavily.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As King looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Joshua lands a stunning uppercut that sends King to the mat! #ROC#King is rocked!
Joshua controlling the action here.
King is looking for a sweep. Joshua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joshua is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Joshua prevents King from improving his position.
King is still trying to improve position.
Joshua has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, King works to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Joshua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
King moves to clinch but Joshua breaks away
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King throws a nice looking combination but Joshua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Joshua lands a stunning uppercut that sends King to the mat!
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!
King is looking to improve his position.
Joshua controlling the pace. #T4#
King tries to get to full guard but Joshua has control of the leg.
Joshua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joshua tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Joshua is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthoniii Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King tries for a takedown but Joshua circles away easily
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Joshua sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King tries to clinch up
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthoniii Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Joshua counters with a big uppercut that knocks King off his feet! Joshua dives into side control looking to finish!
King is still in real trouble! Can Joshua finish him?
Anthoniii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Joshua in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Joshua wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Joshua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
King is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
King being controlled for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King struggling a bit here.
Joshua tries to stand but King controls the position and pulls Joshua into his guard.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Joshua wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King misses with a head kick.
As King looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.#T3##TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joshua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joshua is trying to get back to half guard.
Joshua is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, King asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Joshua defending against the ground and pound.
Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#SUB2#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshua is defending well. #T4#
Joshua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joshua is working hard here to advance position.
Joshua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
King trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joshua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King closes the distance but Joshua moves to the side
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthoniii Joshua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joshua 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthoniii Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Joshua defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
Joshua throws a big counter combination but Out scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joshua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Out misses.
A little feinted left hand from Joshua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joshua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Out - the referee stops the clock and Joshua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Out. Joshua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Out throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Out lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knock Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Out. #T1#
Out swings widly with a right hand
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
Anthone Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Out shoots in and drives through. Joshua sprawls well.
Joshua throwing a counter right hand but Out manages to avoid it.
Out throws a leg kick
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Out throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Out lands a jab to the nose.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joshua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Out - the referee stops the clock and Joshua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Out. Joshua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Out misses with a left hand
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Out throws a leg kick
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Out looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out fails with the takedown
and Joshua counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Out! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Joshua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthone Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Joshua tries to keep at a distance but Rable has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Rable blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Rable controls his hands.
Rable lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Rable working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Rable throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head. #CUT#It looks like Anthoni Joshua has been cut.
Rable lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rable misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rable.
Joshua tries to work over Rable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rable.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Rable controls his hands.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Rable pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Rable scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Rable tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Rable working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rable misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rable scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Rable.
Rable lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Rable makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rable.
Rable throws a head punch that misses.
Rable lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rable looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rable misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Rable.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Rable controls the action. #T2#
Rable throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Rable lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rable.
Rable lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Rable controls the action.
Rable prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Rable controls the action.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rable's elbow.
Rable fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua wants to stall.
Rable can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Rable controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Rable scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rable swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Rable lands a shot to the body.
Rable lands with a short shot to the head.
Rable working aggressively here.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rables head.
Joshua tries to work over Rable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rable working aggressively here.
Rable misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Rable scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rable lands a body shot.
Rable misses with the head strike.
Joshua taking a breather.
Rable scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rable.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries a body shot but Rable blocks it.
Rable misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rable up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rable.
Rable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rables head.
Joshua presses Rable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rable scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
Rable prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rable as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rable tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua tries to work over Rable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rable tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Rable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthoni Joshua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rable clinches up against the cage.
Rable can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Rable controls the action.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rable lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Rable goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rable lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Rable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rable stalling in the clinch but Joshua improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rable blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Rable has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Rable lands a left hand.
Rable misses with a punch on the inside.
Andre Rable has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rable tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Rable has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Joshua leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Rable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Rable fails to land.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Rable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rable.
Rable misses with a punch on the inside.
Rable misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rable fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rable misses with a punch to the body.
Rable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rable backwards.
Rable misses with the head strike.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rable blocks a body shot from Joshua. #T2#
A short uppercut from Rable.
Rable controlling the action here for a moment.
Rable lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Rable avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rable tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rable lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rable misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rable.
Rable gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rable fails to land.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rable's elbow.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Rable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rable misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Rable struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rable.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Rable lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Rable.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Rable's ribcage. Rable let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rable misses with some punches.
Joshua is leaning against Rable and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Rable is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Joshua.
Oh Rable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua throws a big uppercut that drops Rable! More strikes from Joshua and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rable lies dazed against the cage as Joshua celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthoni Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Vega shoots for a double leg takedown but Joshua sprawls well. He's pushed Vega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joshua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
A nice side step and Joshua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vega takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Vega cracks Joshua with an open hand slap.
Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega catches Joshua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Vega forces Joshua back against the cage and clinches.
Vega lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Vega misses with a body punch. #BC#
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vega.
Joshua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vega lands a jab to Joshua's midsection.
Vega lands a lovely overhand right.
Vega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vega clobbers Joshua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Vega both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Vega. Those never looked like landing.
Joshua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joshua staying out of range there.#T2#
Vega scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Joshua pushes him off.
A combination from Vega does no damage.
Vega takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Vega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Vega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vega.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Joshua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joshua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Vega misses with a body punch
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Joshua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vega cracks Joshua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vega throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
As Vega backs off Joshua throws a huge counter combo but Vega manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Vega misses
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Vega throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Vega is rocked!
Vega misses with the body kick
and Joshua counters with a right hand from hell and Vega is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthone Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Sprout tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joshua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sprout tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joshua defends well and Sprout ends up having to push Joshua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joshua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
Joshua digs a right hand into Sprout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sprout's gas tank.
Sprout is breathing heavily.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sprout up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Russel Sprout has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sprout or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joshua is leaning against Sprout and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sprout has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joshua after a bit of a struggle.
Joshua cracks Sprout with a nice body shot.
Joshua cracks Sprout with a nice body shot.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprouts head. #ROC2#Sprout is rocked!
Sprout being controlled against the cage.
Oh Sprout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sprout's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sprout drops to his knees and Joshua pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthoni Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
De Normandie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joshua, pushing him back against the cage.
De Normandie blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Normandie takes a shot to the head.
De Normandie misses with the head strike.
Joshua lands a body shot.
De Normandie misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a nice uppercut.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by De Normandie.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Normandie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Normandie blocking some punches.
De Normandie working aggressively here.
De Normandie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Normandie can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua tries a body shot but De Normandie blocks it.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
De Normandie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua is trying to stall. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.
De Normandie lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from De Normandie.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Normandie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua working aggressively here.
De Normandie lands with a right to the head.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Normandie blocking some punches.
De Normandie lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from De Normandie fails to land.
De Normandie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Normandie presses Joshua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Normandie lands an uppercut.#T2#
De Normandie lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Normandie can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Normandie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Normandie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Normandie misses with some punches.
De Normandie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
De Normandie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Normandie pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua misses with some punches.
De Normandie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Normandie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua tries a body shot but De Normandie blocks it. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
De Normandie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Normandie lands a shoulder strike.
De Normandie scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Normandie is keeping busy.
De Normandie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Normandie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
De Normandie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Normandie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Normandie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie lands with a left to the head. #T4#
De Normandie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joshua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from De Normandie on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
De Normandie scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Normandie misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie blocks a body shot from Joshua.
De Normandie scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie misses with some punches.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but De Normandie uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Normandie looking for a takedown.
De Normandie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Normandie.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guillaume De Normandie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
De Normandie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
Joshua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Normandie lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
De Normandie clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
De Normandie misses with some punches.
Joshua prevents a body shot from De Normandie.
Good body shot from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing De Normandie back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Normandie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Normandie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from De Normandie fails to land. #T1#
De Normandie can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Normandie backwards.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
De Normandie prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Guillaume De Normandie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Normandie misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua blocking some punches.
De Normandie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joshua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Normandie struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua is working De Normandie over against the cage.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Normandie blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua is leaning against De Normandie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as De Normandie controls the action.
De Normandie prevents a body shot from Joshua.
De Normandie blocks an uppercut.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua lands a body punch.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua works on De Normandie's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of De Normandie backwards.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but De Normandie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Normandie is keeping busy.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
De Normandie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Normandie tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing De Normandie back against the cage.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but De Normandie avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Normandie or not.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of De Normandie backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Joshua lands a body punch.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Normandie.
A head punch on the inside from De Normandie fails to land.
De Normandie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Normandie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Normandie.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthoniii Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Joshua moves out of range as De Normandie strikes.
De Normandie just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Joshua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joshua swats away the attempt to clinch by De Normandie.
Despite the aggression on Joshua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Normandie closes the distance but Joshua moves to the side
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#De Normandie is rocked!
De Normandie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Normandie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
De Normandie closes the distance but Joshua moves to the side
and Joshua counters with a crisp right that sends De Normandie to the canvas! Joshua follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthoniii Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Gray closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Gray is rocked!
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joshua counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Gray falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthonee Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joshua as he avoids it easily.
Joshua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White misses with a body shot.
Joshua is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
White misses with an uppercut
and Joshua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Joshua counters with a beautiful punch that sends White to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Caghan White has been cut.
Joshua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Joshua won't allow White to sweep him here.
Joshua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joshua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Joshua is proving a slippery customer.
Joshua tries to stand but White is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Joshua content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White looks to throw a body kick
and Joshua counters with a right hand from hell and White is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthoni Joshua!
In defeat, Caghan White stepped up to the mic, saying 'HİLE'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Poney forces Joshua back against the cage and clinches.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Poney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Poney misses with a punch on the inside.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Poney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joshua misses with a body punch. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Poney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poney as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Poney.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Poney.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poney lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Poney gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Poney goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Poney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Poney lands with a right to the head.
Poney digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
A short right from Poney on the inside.
Poney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poney lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Poney improves position.
Poney misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Poney as the two fighters clinch.
Poney blocks an uppercut.
Joshua misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Poney's ribcage. Poney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Poney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Poney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with a punch to the body.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Poney.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poney working aggressively here.
Poney blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Poney lands a nice uppercut.
Poney misses with a body punch.
Poney digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
Poney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Poney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Poney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joshua.
Nice jab there from Poney.
Poney throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Poney clinches with his opponent.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
A shot in the inside from Poney.
A right hook to the body lands for Poney.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Poney working aggressively here.
Poney lands with a right to the head.
Poney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua working aggressively here. #T1#
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Poney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua just leaning against Poney, taking a breather. #BC2#
Poney breaks from the clinch.
Joshua takes one to the side of the head.
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poney with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Poney moves into the clinch successfully.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Poney - that landed with a thud. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poney.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Poney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poney lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Charles Poney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poney cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poney lands with a short shot to the head.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
Joshua just leaning against Poney, taking a breather.
Poney lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Poney works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Poney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Poney gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Poney on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poney.
Poney lands a body punch.
Poney scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poney is keeping busy.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua gets through Poney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Joshua is working Poney over against the cage.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Poney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poney lands an uppercut.
Poney tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Poney.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poney or not.
Poney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Poney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Poney pushes Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poney stalling in the clinch.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Poney lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Poney.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poney as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Poney lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards. #T1#
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Poney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Poney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poney gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Poney lands a left hand.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joshua lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poney lands a shot to the body.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney takes a shot to the head.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poney.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Joshua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Poney goes for a takedown attempt but Joshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poney scores with a nice right hand.
Poney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Charles Poney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joshua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Poney gets a clinch.
Poney lands a shoulder strike.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with some punches. #T4#
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
A short right from Poney.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthoniiii Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Poney.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Poney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poney 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Poney!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Joshua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua tries to work over Benjamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Benjamin avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Benjamin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Benjamin breaks the clinch.
Benjamin connects with a nice looking jab.
Benjamin connects with a single shot there.
Andy Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Benjamin clinches.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benjamin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Benjamin avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
A short right from Benjamin on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Benjamin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua digs a right hand into Benjamin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benjamin's gas tank.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Benjamin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Benjamin stalling in the clinch.
Joshua works on Benjamin's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Benjamin.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Benjamin.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benjamin misses with a body punch.
Benjamin pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benjamin throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benjamin misses with a body punch.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua cracks Benjamin with a nice body shot.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Joshua. #T3#
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Benjamin.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benjamin tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Benjamin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua tries to work over Benjamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Benjamin avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Joshua blocks a body shot from Benjamin.
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.
Benjamin lands an uppercut.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Benjamin has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin lands with a light punch inside.
Benjamin has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Joshua taking a breather.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Benjamin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Joshua avoids the damage to the body.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Benjamin lands a right hand.
Benjamin presses Joshua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joshua tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Benjamin lands an uppercut.
Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Benjamin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benjamin throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin misses with the head strike. #T1#
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Benjamin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Benjamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Benjamin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Benjamin blocking some punches.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joshua taking a breather.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
Benjamin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benjamin tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Benjamin back against the cage.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Benjamin tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Benjamin back against the cage.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Benjamin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Benjamin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshua avoids it.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Benjamin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benjamin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Benjamin controls the action.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands. #BC2#
Benjamin breaks the clinch.
Benjamin feints a jab promting Joshua to slip. Benjamin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joshua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin digs a good hook to Joshua's body. #T3#
Benjamin wants to clinch up but Joshua keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshua misses its target.
Benjamin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joshua's head backwards.
Benjamin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joshua counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benjamin.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshua misses the target.
Joshua slips a jab and a cross from Benjamin.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Benjamin.
Benjamin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joshua counters with a three punch combo that has Benjamin backing up. Benjamin nods at Joshua to acknowledge the strikes.
Benjamin lands a head shot.
Benjamin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benjamin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshua misses its target.
Benjamin loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin scores with a decent looking hook.
Benjamin is looking to clinch.
Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andy Benjamin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benjamin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joshua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Joshua gets tackled into the cage by Benjamin. Benjamin maintains the clinch.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benjamin or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua throwing a counter right hand but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Benjamin wants to clinch up but Joshua keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Joshua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Joshua counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Benjamin! #ROC#Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin tries to kick Joshua off but Joshua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benjamin is still in real trouble! Can Joshua finish him?
Joshua tries to stand but can't do so whilst Benjamin controls his leg.
Benjamin seems to have recovered his senses.
Benjamin is not content to let Joshua control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin is trying to stand.
Joshua not doing much here. #T1#
Benjamin is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Benjamin clinches.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joshua digs a right hand into Benjamin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benjamin's gas tank.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benjamin tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Benjamin back against the cage. #T2#
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andy Benjamin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benjamin's elbow.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Benjamin avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua is working Benjamin over against the cage.
Benjamin swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua pushes Benjamin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.
Benjamin tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Benjamin misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua tries to work over Benjamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benjamin has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua. #T3#
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Benjamin's head.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Benjamin avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Benjamin misses with some punches.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Benjamin.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua tries to work over Benjamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua tries to work over Benjamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Benjamin throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua tries to stall but Benjamin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benjamin gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benjamin!
Benjamin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Benjamin clinches with his opponent.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Benjamin.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Benjamin controls the action.
Benjamin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anthone Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Benjamin.
I've got Benjamin 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Benjamin!
Andy Benjamin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Lajoie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lajoie throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice straight punches there by Lajoie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lajoie.
Joshua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Lajoie misses.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Lajoie looks to land a right hand but Joshua moved out of range.
A nice side step and Joshua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lajoie throws a body shot but no joy.
Lajoie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
Lajoie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshua.
Joshua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lajoie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshua scrambles back to his feet.
Lajoie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lajoie throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lajoie swings widly with a right hand
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lajoie misses with a body shot
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Lajoie throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Lajoie is countered with a crisp right hand from Joshua that sends him to the canvas! Joshua follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Lajoie is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Symonet Lajoie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Oh Lajoie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lajoie seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Lajoie is trying to get back to his feet.
Joshua controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Joshua stands up.
Lajoie misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Joshua counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lajoie off his feet! Joshua dives into side control looking to finish!
Lajoie tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Joshua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lajoie.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lajoie is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Joshua.
More stalling from Joshua.
Let's hope that Joshua has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthonii Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Symonet Lajoie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lajoie swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
Lajoie connects with a single shot there.
Anthonii Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lajoie misses with an uppercut
and Joshua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lajoie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lajoie lands a leg kick that knocks Joshua off balance momentarily.
Lajoie takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Lajoie.
Joshua doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symonet Lajoie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua walks into a straight right hand from Lajoie.
Some wild striking there from Lajoie.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lajoie misses with a hook.
Lajoie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lajoie throws an off balance right hand
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lajoie works over Joshua's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Anthonii Joshua has been cut.
Lajoie throws a right hand that misses
and Joshua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lajoie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lajoie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joshua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lajoie misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Lajoie throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Lajoie misses with a combination
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lajoie throws a right hand that misses
and Joshua counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lajoie badly! He tries to strike back but Joshua puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lajoie out cold! Oh man, Lajoie will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthonii Joshua!

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