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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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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! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Musashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowman tries to avoid it but Musashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowman to the ground. Bowman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Musashi tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Musashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Bowman slaps away a takedown attempt from Musashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bowman looks for a takedown but Musashi sprawls well.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowman is defended easily by Musashi.
Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat.#T1##CL2#
Bowman has closed the distance and engaged Musashi in a clinch.
#TD#
Musashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Musashi manages to end up in side control.
Bowman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bowman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Musashi.
Musashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Musashi looking to score a takedown here. Bowman is defending well but Musashi drives through and ends up in Bowman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman pulls Musashi in to control the position. #T2#
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Bowman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Musashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bowman is concentrating on defense, preventing Musashi from advancing position.
Musashi is taking a breather. Bowman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bowman wants to control but Musashi is keeping busy.
Bowman is staying active underneath Musashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bowman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bowman moves into full guard.
#SU#
Musashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bowman, up you get! #CL#
Musashi closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowman shoots in for a double leg but Musashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Bowman's belly button to the back.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowman avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Bowman stuffs the takedown attempt from Musashi. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowman is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi tries to clinch but Bowman moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bowman misses.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bowman connects with the punch.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense.
Bowman has a takedown stuffed.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Bowman shows good takedown defense.
Musashi is breathing heavily.#CL#
Musashi closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Bowman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Musashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Bowman clinches.
Musashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowman is defending well.
Bowman is trying to force a seperation but Musashi has the dominant position.
Bowman can't get the takedown.
Musashi looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi tries for a takedown but Bowman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bowman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Bowman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Musashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowman has wrist control.#T1#
Bowman wants to stand but Musashi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Musashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Musashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Musashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Musashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Musashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Bowman avoids them all with ease.
Bowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Musashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowman somewhat.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowman avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Bowman moves into the clinch.
Bowman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bowman gets control of Musashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bowman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musashi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Musashi is looking to stand up but Bowman won't let him.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Musashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bowman wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowman shoots for a double leg takedown but Musashi sprawls well. He's pushed Bowman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Bowman shows good takedown defense.
Bowman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Bowman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Musashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bowman.
Musashi tries to clinch there but Bowman circles away.
Bowman wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
Musashi goes for a double leg but Bowman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowman continues to drive forward.#BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Musashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Musashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Musashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Bowman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Musashi drags the fight down to the ground.
Musashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bowman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Musashi is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Musashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Musashi has managed to get both his arms back between Bowman's legs - danger averted.
Bowman is trying to control the position but Musashi postures up.
Bowman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musashi's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Bowman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bowman trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom.
Jack Bowman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Musashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman throwing strikes from guard but Musashi blocks nicely.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Bowman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Musashi trying to keep a closed guard but Bowman is proving a slippery customer.
Bowman is looking to work some ground and pound but Musashi has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Musashi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bowman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Musashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Bowman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Musashi's waist but Musashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bowman off to one side.
Musashi is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musashi tries to avoid it but Bowman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musashi to the ground. Musashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowman lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Bowman forces Musashi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Musashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowman circles away.
Musashi fails with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman shoots in for a double leg but Musashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Bowman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bowman clinches up with Musashi and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Bowman.
Well Bowman 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Bowman! |
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