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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Joyce drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
#TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Joyce's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joyce manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Joyce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joyce wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Joyce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Smith controlling the position for now.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joyce. #ES2#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Joyce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Joyce is breathing heavily.#T2#
Joyce is trying to stall.
#TD#
Joyce pulls Smith into guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joyce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith stays in close to Joyce's body and controls the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Smith has Joyce up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Smith has Joyce pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Joyce tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Joyce's guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Joyce wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joyce wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Joyce is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilson Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Smith clinches. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Joyce tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep here but Joyce controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard but Joyce passes into half guard.
Joyce prevents Smith from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Joyce wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Joyce has control of the leg. #ES2#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Joyce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Joyce tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Joyce controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Smith pulls Joyce in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Joyce drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Joyce off! Joyce jumps back into Smith's guard. #ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joyce uses from the top position.
Joyce trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Joyce 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.
Joyce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joyce preventing the sweep.
Smith seems keen to control Joyce's posture.
Joyce is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith controlling Joyce's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Joyce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Smith 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#
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilson Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Joyce manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Joyce is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joyce is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith blocks a head kick by Joyce.
#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Smith jumps guard.
Joyce stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Joyce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joyce being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Joyce stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Joyce lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joyce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joyce avoids the head kick by Smith.
#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joyce is defending well for now.
Joyce scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #TD#
Joyce is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Joyce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Joyce presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Joyce is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Joyce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Joyce manages to pass to side control.
Jamal Joyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REVB##ES2#
Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Joyce keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bunches closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunches stalls.
Joyce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunchess head.
Bunches connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jamal Joyce has been cut.
Bunches landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joyce takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joyce goes for a takedown attempt but Bunches pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Bunches moves into the clinch.
Joyce has Bunches pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunches manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bunches is pressed up against the cage. Joyce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunches down to the mat. Bunches avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joyce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Bunches gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joyce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Joyce.
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!
Bunches with a knee to the head.
Bunches scores with a knee to the head.
Bunches holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Joyce takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bunches with a knee to the head.
Bunches scores with a knee to the head.
Bunches tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Joyce gets control of Bunches's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joyce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bunches would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joyce trying to keep a closed guard but Bunches is proving a slippery customer.
Bunches would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bunches wants to stand and escape but instead Joyce has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bunches is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SU#
Bunches is working an open guard so Joyce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Bunches has closed the distance and engaged Joyce in a clinch.
Bunches with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunches controlling the action here for a moment.
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!
Joyce takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joyce is breathing heavily.
Bunches lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bunches slows down the pace here.
Bunches lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Bunches is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bunches landing knees to the head.
Bunches working Joyce over with knees to the body.
Bunches connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joyce's face.
A knee to the head by Bunches.
Bunches lands a nice knee to the body.
Bunches lands a good knee to the midsection. Joyce won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Bunches.
Bunches landing knees to the head.
Bunches with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunches unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunches scores with a knee to the head.
Bunches is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Bunches.
Bunches is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joyce is defending well for now.#T4##TD#
Joyce gets control of Bunches's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joyce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunches would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Bunches gets to his feet. Joyce looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Bunches closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bunches takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bunches controlling the action here for a moment.
Bunches lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bunches scores with a knee to the head.
Bunches working Joyce over with knees to the body.
Bunches scores a nice knee to the body.
Joyce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punches Bunches dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Joyce's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Bunches. #CL#
Joyce clinches.
Bunches avoiding damage as Joyce throws knees to the body.
Bunches lands a knee to the body.
Joyce can't get the takedown.
Joyce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunches gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Bunches.
Bunches landing knees to the head.
Bunches controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Bunches.
Bunches has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunches lands a good knee to the midsection. Joyce won't want to take too many of those.
Bunches leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bunches takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Bunches's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunches lands a good knee to the midsection. Joyce won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Bunches utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joyce being controlled against the cage.
Bunches landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunches connects with a knee to the head.
Bunches unloads a knee to the mid-section. Joyce lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunches using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunches landing knees to the body.
Bunches using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunches is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joyce being controlled against the cage.
Bunches scores with a knee to the head.
Bunches stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Bunches connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joyce's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joyce blocks an elbow strike.
Bunches utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bunches obliges.
Bunches lands a nice knee to the body.
Joyce tries to throw a body punch but Bunches avoids it by throwing Joyce back against the cage.
Bunches landing knees to the head.
Bunches tries a knee to the head but Joyce blocks it.
Bunches blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Bunches.
Joyce is leaning against Bunches and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joyce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunches is struggling to control the position.
Bunches with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Bunches with a knee to the head.
Joyce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunches scores a nice knee to the body.
Joyce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunches lands a knee to the body.
Bunches using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joyce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunches's elbow.
Joyce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joyce being controlled against the cage.
Bunches lands a knee to the head.
Bunches lands a good knee to the midsection. Joyce won't want to take too many of those.
Bunches crunches a lovely knee into Joyce's ribcage.#T4#
Bunches with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joyce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bunches after a bit of a struggle.
Bunches connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joyce's face.
Joyce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bunches using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunches unloads a knee to the mid-section. Joyce lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunches tries to stall but Joyce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joyce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joyce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunches smiles and moves away.
Bunches fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joyce.#CL#
Joyce drives through and clinches with Bunches against the cage.
Bunches landing knees to the head.
Bunches lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punches Bunches showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Joyce's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bunches closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunches landing knees to the head.
Joyce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bunches pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joyce is trying to pull guard but Bunches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bunches stalls.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bunches obliges.
Bunches with a knee to the head.
Bunches landing knees to the body.
Bunches lands a knee to the body.
Punches Bunches seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunches lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bunches leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunches landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunches taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunches slows down the pace here.
Bunches slowing the pace effectively.
Bunches receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bunches obliges.
Bunches with a knee to the head.
Bunches putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joyce in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joyce takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bunches tries to land knees in the clinch but Joyce avoids the damage to the body.
Bunches tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joyce swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunches uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunches looking to stall.
Joyce lands a nice uppercut.
Joyce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bunches after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunches displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joyce up against the cage.#T2#
Bunches lands a knee to the head.
Joyce managing to block the knees to the body from Bunches.
Joyce tries to stall but Bunches uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joyce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bunches landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bunches landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joyce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunches gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joyce throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunches connects with a knee to the head.
Bunches with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunches is looking to control Joyce's arms but Joyce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bunches has his back to the cage.
Bunches crunches a lovely knee into Joyce's ribcage.#T3#
Bunches tries to land a knee to the head but Joyce blocks with his arms.
Bunches is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joyce is defending well for now.
Bunches gets underhooks to prevent Joyce's takedown attempt.
Bunches landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bunches landing knees to the head.
Bunches using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunches is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joyce is keeping busy.
Bunches lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Punches Bunches is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joyce throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunches.
Joyce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunches backwards.
Joyce scores with a shoulder strike.
Joyce is trying to pull guard but Bunches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Bunches stalling the fight.
Bunches with a knee to the head.
Joyce missing with knees to the body.
Bunches lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyce looking to stall.
Bunches putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joyce in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joyce goes for a takedown attempt but Bunches pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Bunches has Joyce up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punches Bunches comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bunches 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punches Bunches!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Levert dives in and scores a takedown into Joyce's guard.
Levert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Levert throws a strike but Joyce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Levert pushes a forearm under Joyce's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Joyce is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randall Levert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Joyce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Zyl but Van Zyl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joyce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Van Zyl gets a double leg takedown into Joyce's guard.
Joyce is trying to control the position but Van Zyl postures up.
Joyce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joyce is trying to hold Van Zyl in close to prevent damage but Van Zyl has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Zyl tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Joyce wants to control but Van Zyl passes into side.
Van Zyl working away.
Van Zyl moves into full mount!
Van Zyl controlling from mount.
Joyce has given up his back here.
#T2##SUB2#
Van Zyl is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Joyce has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Zyl is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Van Zyl is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joyce defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Van Zyl lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Van Zyl is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Van Zyl trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joyce doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Van Zyl is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Van Zyl has got one arm under Joyce's chin. This could be trouble... Joyce trying to control the other hand but Van Zyl gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Joyce has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piet Van Zyl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Joyce takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jamal Joyce has been cut.
Joyce throws a sloppy head kick and Solstice moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Solstice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joyce, pushing him back against the cage.
Joyce jumps guard but Solstice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Solstice works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Joyce uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joyce throws a head kick but Solstice moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Joyce tries to sprawl but Solstice drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Joyce has one foot on Solstice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Joyce tries to keep at a distance but Solstice has taken the fight into the clinch.
Solstice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Solstice pulls guard effortlessly.
Solstice tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Joyce works over Solstice with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyce lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Joyce drops back looking for a leg! Solstice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Solstice manages to kick Joyce off! Joyce jumps back into Solstice's guard.
Joyce distracts Solstice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joyce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joyce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Solstice has control of Joyce's left arm, preventing Joyce from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solstice wants to stand and escape but Joyce is having none of it.
Solstice wants to improve his position but instead Joyce has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Joyce is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solstice is just riding it out for now. Joyce eventually gives up the hold.
Solstice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solstice taking some punishment here, with Joyce in his half guard. #T3#
Solstice wants to get back to full guard but Joyce has mounted him!
Joyce landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joyce swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Solstice is now in Joyce's guard. A big mistake from Joyce there, giving up the dominant position!
Solstice trying to control but Joyce is working from the bottom.
Joyce wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joyce tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Joyce seems keen to control Solstice's posture.
Joyce keeping full guard, as Solstice tries to pass.
Joyce is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Solstice stopping the sweep attempt from Joyce.
Solstice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joyce seems keen to control Solstice's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Joyce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Joyce's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Solstice manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joyce on his heels. He'll look to pass Joyce's guard now, I'm sure.
Joyce controlling the position.
Joyce scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Solstice wants to control from the top but Joyce keeps moving.
Joyce is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joyce controlling the position.#T1#
Solstice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Solstice moves into the clinch.#TD#
Joyce is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Solstice can't fight it off and eventually Joyce manages to take the fight to the floor. Solstice looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Solstice pushes Joyce off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Joyce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joyce lands with a left to the head.
Joyce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joyce has Solstice pushed against the cage.#T2#
Joyce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Joyce.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joyce lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Joyce has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Solstice regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Solstice uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Solstice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joyce did well to prevent Solstice getting side control.
Solstice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joyce is looking to control Solstice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joyce avoid being mounted?#T3#
Solstice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joyce knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solstice wants to take a breather but Joyce is having none of it.
Joyce controlling the position well.
Solstice trying to control from half guard but Joyce is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Solstice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Solstice is looking to take a break and control but Joyce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Joyce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Solstice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Joyce's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Joyce drives through with a takedown into Solstice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joyce scoring with some ground and pound.
Joyce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solstice working a defensive guard here.
Solstice is trying to hold Joyce in close to prevent damage but Joyce has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solstice wants to sweep but Joyce has passed to side control!#T1#
Solstice is trying to control Joyce's posture but Joyce avoids it.
Joyce creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Solstice trying his best to control but Joyce has mounted him.
Solstice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solstice is looking to improve his position but Joyce isn't that keen on the idea.
Joyce in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Solstice wants to control but Joyce is having none of it.
Solstice is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joyce lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Solstice regains half guard.
Joyce is nestled in close to Solstice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joyce drops an elbow to the side of Solstice's head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Joyce there.
Joyce is nestled in close to Solstice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solstice defends it well.
Jamal Joyce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Joyce seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Joyce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solstice sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Solstice is trying to control but Joyce manages to pass to mount!
Solstice taking shots to the head.
Joyce manages to capitalize on a mistake by Solstice to take his back!#SUB#
Joyce working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Solstice is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Joyce gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Solstice is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Joyce is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamal Joyce!
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