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Event:
HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Joshua scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Adam has been cut.
Joshua slips a jab from Adam.
A shot to the body from Adam misses #TD#
and Joshua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Adam throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Joshua won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam keeps trying to improve his position.
Adam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Joshua gets to his feet. Adam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Adam with a poor takedown
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshua as he connects with a hook.
Joshua thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Joshua.
A head kick by Adam misses
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joshua but Joshua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Adam misses.
Joshua jabs Adam right on the nose. Adam blinks but takes it well.
Adam dives in and grabs Joshua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joshua pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Joshua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Adam misses with a combination
#TD#
and Joshua counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Joshua stands up.
Joshua scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Adam's cut even more.#T2#
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adam.
Joshua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joshua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Adam gets a double leg takedown into Joshua's guard.
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Joshua pulls Adam in close to prevent any damage.
Joshua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joshua tries to get out of the position.
Adam lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Adam passes Joshua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joshua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Joshua trying to control but Adam postures up.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joshua keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adam wants to take a breather but Joshua is having none of it. #SUB2#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom. #T4#
Joshua tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.
Adam slips a nice elbow through Joshua's hands, connecting with Joshua's forehead.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Adam working over Joshua with some ground and pound. Joshua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adam is working for a kimura but Joshua is defending it quite comfortably.
Adam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adam is thwarting Joshua's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Freddie Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joshua sprawls well. Joshua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam shoots in for a double leg but Joshua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joshua lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Joshua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adam doesn't seem phased though.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adam eats them both and turns towards Joshua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshua throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
The cut above Freddie Adam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adam is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua wobbles Adam 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 Adam to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Der Weegh instigates a clinch.
Van Der Weegh tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Der Weegh is trying to drag Joshua to the mat but Joshua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Der Weegh takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Weegh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joshua is defending well.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willem Van Der Weegh.#KD#
Joshua drops Van Der Weegh with a big knee straight up the middle! Van Der Weegh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#
It looks like Willem Van Der Weegh has been cut.
Joshua fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Van Der Weegh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Van Der Weegh looks to clinch but Joshua throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Van Der Weegh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
HFC 13 Calypso vs. Money
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Anthony Joshua's cut is getting worse.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Joshua's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Joshua drops to his knees and Silva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!
Antonio Silva is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Antonio Silva, 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.
The defeated Anthony Joshua had this to say: 'Erm well you know it was always gonna be difficult this is a great opponents congrats to him and his manager but it's time for me to get back in the gym and just train to get better.'.
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Event:
HFC 6 Joshua vs. The Tank
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
The Tank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
The Tank rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The Tank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joshua's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
The Tank is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Tank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joshua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Tank is keeping busy.
The Tank wants to take the fight to the mat but Joshua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
Joshua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua scores with a jab. The Tank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank The Tank 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.
Joshua cracks The Tank with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Frank The Tank has been cut.
The Tank shoots in and drives through. Joshua sprawls well.
The Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
The Tank looks winded!#T1#
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua catches The Tank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
The Tank rushes Joshua and presses him up against the ropes.
The Tank landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Tank throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Tank wants a takedown but no success here.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Tank blocking some punches.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
The Tank lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Tank won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua is trying to control the position but The Tank postures up.
The Tank postures up and lands a big shot to Joshua's brow.
The Tank tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joshua is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Joshua wants to get up but he can't break The Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Tank looking to control but Joshua passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joshua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Tank.
Joshua is thwarting The Tank's attempts to control the position.
The Tank tries to roll over but Joshua keeps him under control.#T3#
Joshua is thwarting The Tank's attempts to control the position.
Joshua wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Tank tries to get to full guard but Joshua has control of the leg.
The Tank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The Tank tries to lock up and control but Joshua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Joshua get's back to his feet.
The Tank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Tank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joshua swivels and escapes.
Joshua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank The Tank's cut even more.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Tank is defended easily by Joshua.
Joshua scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
The Tank moves into the clinch successfully.
The Tank is trying to drag Joshua to the mat but Joshua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Tank.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joshua!
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Joshua closes the distance and pushes The Tank back into the ropes.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Tank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Tank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joshua prevents it.
The Tank blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but The Tank uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
The Tank is breathing heavily.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua pushes The Tank back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tank can do to turn this around?
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
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 looking to stall.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by The Tank.
Joshua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua prevents the takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Tank backwards.
Joshua tries to land a knee to the head but The Tank blocks with his arms.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Frank The Tank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Tank blocks an uppercut.
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 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The Tank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Tank's face.
A short left from Joshua. #TD2#
The Tank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Tank postures up.
Joshua has momentary wrist control but The Tank slips an elbow through the middle.
The Tank wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
The Tank distracts Joshua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Tank wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua managing to control the position.
Joshua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Tank's guard. #REVR#
Joshua wants to stand but The Tank is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Tank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Joshua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joshua wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing The Tank from controlling successfully.
The Tank won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua working a defensive guard here.
Joshua looking for a sweep. Not yet Joshua, not yet.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The Tank moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Joshua lands a glancing blow to the side of The Tank's head.
The Tank on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
The Tank drives through and clinches with Joshua against the ropes.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Tank tries to pull guard but Joshua won't allow it.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
The Tank looking for a takedown.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
Joshua working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but The Tank gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the ropes.
The Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
The Tank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joshua wanted to stand there but The Tank had control of the position.
The Tank is trying to control the position but Joshua postures up. #SU#
Joshua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The Tank clinches up against the ropes.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Tank wants a takedown.
Joshua taking a breather.
The Tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
The Tank tries to pull guard but Joshua holds him up against the ropes and eventually The Tank drops back down to his feet.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
The Tank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joshua is defending well.
The Tank takes a shot to the head.
The Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua lands with a nice combination. The Tank backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Tank's head.#CUT#
Frank The Tank's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank The Tank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua 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.
In defeat, Frank The Tank stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I should have been better prepared. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Joshua does no damage.
Hamilton misses with a combination
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Rickie Hamilton's cut is getting worse.
Hamilton seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Joshua shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hamilton is backing up but Joshua catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hamilton covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Joshua Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Kane has been cut.
Good shot there by Joshua.
Kane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joshua finds it's way round the side to connect with Kane's head.
Joshua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Joshua misses with the combination.
Kane misses with a kick to the body.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Joshua moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Joshua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joshua cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane backing away here, and Joshua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joshua steps in with a hook that catches Kane right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Joshua follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kane looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Joshua!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Joshua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Wooten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Joshua counters with a crisp one two that drops Wooten! Joshua thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wooten to his feet! Wooten is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Wooten is rocked!
Wooten is aggressively charging in as Joshua backs up avoiding any damage. Joshua tosses out a jab and Wooten runs right into it face first! Wooten is out cold! Joshua dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wooten's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Joshua!
A less than humble Anthony Joshua misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Joshua.
Joshua is looking to counter punch.
Joshua lands with a nice body punch.
Joshua connects with a nice cross there... Recka is looking wobbly and Joshua recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Recka to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Joshua jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Joshua!
After the fight, Anthony Joshua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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