Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL 205
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Abaddon connects with a body shot that sends Joieson's belly button to the back.
Joieson tries to clinch but Abaddon moves out of range.
It looked like Abaddon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joieson.
Joieson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abaddon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abaddon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joieson at a distance.
Abaddon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Joieson gets a clinch.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joieson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joieson tries to score a body lock takedown but Abaddon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joieson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abaddon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ezekyle Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Joieson looks winded!
Joieson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abaddon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abaddon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon gets through Joieson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Abaddon.
Abaddon works on Joieson's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abaddon.
A body shot lands from Abaddon.
A right handed body shot lands from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon pushes Joieson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
A short right from Abaddon on the inside.
Nice body punch from Abaddon - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joieson's elbow.
Joieson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abaddon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joieson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon is leaning against Joieson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joieson takes a shot to the head.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon lands a body shot.
Abaddon presses Joieson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joieson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Abaddon. #T2#
Abaddon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Abaddon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joieson tries a body shot but Abaddon blocks it.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a hook that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Abaddon scores with a shot to the side of Joieson's head.
Abaddon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a light punch inside.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joieson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abaddon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abaddon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joiesons head.
Good body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Abaddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joieson.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abaddon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short 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!
A hook to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Joieson controls his hands.
A short left from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Joieson.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abaddon lands a left hand. #ROC#
Joieson is rocked!#T4#
Joieson prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Joieson is still on wobbly legs! Can Abaddon finish him?
Abaddon prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Abaddon.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abaddon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abaddon lands an uppercut.
Abaddon lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Abaddon.
Abaddon digs a right hand underneath Joieson's ribcage. Joieson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Joieson controls his hands.
Joieson takes a shot to the head.
Abaddon lands a nice uppercut.
Joieson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abaddon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abaddon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joieson's head.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abaddon lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joieson walks straight into a right hand from Abaddon - that's dropped him! Abaddon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Joieson from any more punishment! Joieson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ezekyle Abaddon!

Event: DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Joieson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann defending against the ground and pound.
Schulmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schulmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schulmann moves into full guard.
Schulmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joieson postures up.
Schulmann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Joieson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schulmann, up you get!
Joieson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Joieson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Schulmann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joieson wants to control but Schulmann is keeping busy.
Schulmann works his way into full mount! #T1#
Joieson tries to hold on but Schulmann pushes him away.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joieson tries to reverse the position but Schulmann maintains control.
Joieson is bucking up trying to escape but Schulmann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joieson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joieson is trying to get back to full guard.
Schulmann wants to free his trapped foot but Joieson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Schulmann is thwarting Joieson's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schulmann connects with a nice short shot to Joieson's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schulmann tries to pass to full mount but Joieson defends it.
Schulmann content to control rather than advance.
Joieson is not content to let Schulmann control the position.
Schulmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Schulmann prevents Joieson from standing back up. #SUB2#
Schulmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joieson wants to control but Schulmann is keeping busy.
Schulmann prevents Joieson from standing back up. #SUB2#
Schulmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joieson defends it well.
Joieson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Schulmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joieson trying to control from the bottom.
Joieson is refusing to be controlled, as Schulmann sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joieson tries to clinch up.
Schulmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Joieson is wise to it.
Schulmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Joieson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schulmann's guard.#SU#
Joieson stands up from Schulmann's guard - Joieson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joieson as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Joieson clinches up with Schulmann and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Joieson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Joieson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.
Joieson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Schulmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joieson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joieson as he avoids it easily.
Joieson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schulmann wants to land a leg kick but Joieson is out of range.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Joieson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schulmann to the mat! Schulmann manages to get full guard.
Joieson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Joieson stands up from Schulmann's guard - Joieson perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Schulmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Schulmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Joieson has picked Schulmann up - he's going for a ride! Joieson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Connor Joieson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joieson uses his free foot to push down on Schulmann's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schulmann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joieson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joieson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schulmann tries to hold on but Joieson pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Joieson with shots to the head and body - Schulmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Joieson is landing with some decent strikes but Schulmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joieson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulmann can do to turn this around?
Joieson with a couple of short strikes.
Schulmann tries to reverse the position but Joieson maintains control.
Joieson with shots to the head and body - Schulmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schulmann tries to lock up and control but Joieson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joieson cracks Schulmann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joieson trying to control but Schulmann is having none of it.
Schulmann is in a horrible position here. Joieson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joieson blocks Schulmann's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Schulmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joieson lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Schulmann is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joieson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schulmann is still in real trouble! Can Joieson finish him?
Schulmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schulmann gets back to half guard.#T2#
Schulmann preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Joieson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Joieson trying to control the action but Schulmann is working from the bottom.
Schulmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schulmann seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Schulmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joieson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU#
Joieson stands up out of the half guard.
Joieson wants to clinch.#TD#
Joieson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3##SUB2#
Schulmann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joieson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schulmann has tightened it up now! Joieson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yaniv Schulmann!
An out of breath Yaniv Schulmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Lambton vs Samedov
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jorgensen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joieson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joieson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joieson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorgensen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jorgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jorgensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen distracts Joieson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorgensen scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Jorgensen stands and throws Joieson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Jorgensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joieson, who protects the arm well.
Joieson parries the strikes from Jorgensen easily there. Jorgensen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joieson to escape.
Jorgensen working the ground and pound but Joieson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Jorgensen swings around for an armbar but Joieson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jorgensen's guard.
Joieson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joieson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joieson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorgensen pulls Joieson in close to prevent any damage.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Joieson stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgensen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jorgensen controlling the position.
Joieson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jorgensen 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#
Jorgensen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joieson trying to hold on to Jorgensen's head to control him but Jorgensen postures up. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jorgensen prevents Joieson from improving his position.#T3#
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Joieson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joieson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jorgensen is looking to take a break and control but Joieson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joieson tries to roll over but Jorgensen keeps him under control.
Jorgensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Joieson is trying to maintain the position but Jorgensen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB2#
Jorgensen is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorgensen to get the leverage.
Jorgensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joieson defending well though.
Joieson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jorgensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Jorgensen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joieson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen is pressing down on Joieson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joieson is holding on for now.
Jorgensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joieson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrious Jorgensen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jorgensen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joieson's half guard.
Joieson wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Joieson has hold of Jorgensen's hands but Jorgensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen working over Joieson with some ground and pound. Joieson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jorgensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joieson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jorgensen.
Joieson is trying to maintain the position but Jorgensen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorgensen lands a nice short elbow.
Jorgensen is thwarting Joieson's attempts to control the position.
Jorgensen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joieson is pressing down on Jorgensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jorgensen distracts Joieson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joieson is trying to keep Jorgensen in close.
Jorgensen is in close to Joieson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joieson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgensen works over Joieson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jorgensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joieson's head.
Jorgensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jorgensen advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorgensen lands a nice short elbow.
Jorgensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Jorgensen trying to pass the guard but Joieson defending well.
Joieson tries to kick Jorgensen off but Jorgensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joieson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joieson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jorgensen. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is trying to work for a kimura but Joieson is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jorgensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joieson is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorgensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joieson's head.
Demetrious Jorgensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorgensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joieson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joieson trying to control but Jorgensen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Jorgensen there.
Jorgensen is nestled in close to Joieson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrious Jorgensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joieson moves to clinch but Jorgensen breaks away #TD2#
and Jorgensen counters with a shoot takedown. Joieson fights it but they end up in guard.
Joieson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jorgensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jorgensen is trying to control. Joieson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joieson trying to control but Jorgensen postures up.
Jorgensen lands strikes from half guard.
Jorgensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joieson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jorgensen lands a big elbow.
Jorgensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Joieson tries to lock up and control but Jorgensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jorgensen with the ground and pound from mount.
Joieson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jorgensen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jorgensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joieson's face.
Jorgensen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jorgensen landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Joieson is rocked!
Jorgensen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Joieson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorgensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Joieson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jorgensen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!

Event: EFC Boudain vs Raymaker
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Joieson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Joieson feints and as Sagaki raises his hands in defense, Joieson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joieson cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Sagaki has his feet on Joieson's thighs here. He's pushed Joieson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Joieson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Sagaki vs Ruenroeng
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Joieson slips a jab and a cross from Page. #CL2#
Page clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Page tightens his grip and picks Joieson up, before dumping him to the ground. Joieson manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Joieson has an active guard here but Page has managed to pass into half guard.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Page might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page stalling away here and it's allowed Joieson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1##SU2#
Page stands and steps away. Joieson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joieson's waist but Joieson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Joieson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Page avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Joieson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Joieson kicks Page off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Joieson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Page manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joieson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joieson misses with a takedown attempt - Page sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Joieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Page gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joieson has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joieson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well.
Joieson is working for takedown but Page is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Joieson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Joieson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Page after a bit of a struggle.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Joieson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Joieson on that attempt. #CL2#
Page has Joieson up against the cage in a clinch.
Joieson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away. #T3##CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joieson, pushing him back against the cage.
Page is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joieson tries to pull guard but Page won't allow it.
Joieson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Page pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joieson wants a takedown.
Page stalling. #TD2#
Page gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joieson regains guard.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joieson trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Joieson controlling the position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
Joieson is trying to keep Page in close.
Page is looking to stand up but Joieson won't let him.
Joieson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Page would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Joieson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Page dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Page gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joieson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Page pushes Joieson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Joieson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Page's half guard.#ES2#
Page manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Joieson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Page. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Page stops a takedown attempt from Joieson. #TD2#
Page decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joieson trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page 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#
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Joieson wants to control but Page is keeping busy.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page wants to take a breather but Joieson is having none of it.
Joieson wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joieson tries to kick Page off but Page keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Page seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura here.
Joieson tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Page looking to control and managing it successfully.
Page working the ground and pound effectively.
Joieson is working to get back to half guard.
Page content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joieson is trying desperately to improve position.
Page looking to control but Joieson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page won't let Joieson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Page is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joieson's half guard.
Scott Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joieson tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. #SU2#
Page stands up from half guard.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page misses with a body shot.
No luck for Joieson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joieson to the mat! Joieson manages to get full guard.
Joieson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him. #SUB#
Joieson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks Joieson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Page!#T1#
Joieson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Page just content to control the position.
Page cracks Joieson with a big right hand but Joieson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ES#
Joieson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joieson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joieson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joieson shoots in but no luck this time.
Joieson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Page is fending him off so far but Joieson persists. Nope, Page circles away and we're back to standing.
Page lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Joieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Joieson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Page is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joieson.
Joieson dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Joieson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Page gets a clinch.
Joieson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Page is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##TD2#
Page pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard. #REVB#
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page is in close to Joieson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joieson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Page has passed into side control.
Page controlling the position from side mount. #T4##SU2#
Page decides to stand up, so the ref orders Joieson to his feet.
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Joieson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Page gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joieson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Connor Joieson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joieson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joieson won't allow Page to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Page 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Page!
Scott Page looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fuck you'.

Event: EFC Boudain vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
Joieson gets caught flat footed, as Zamora shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joieson is wriggling around but Zamora manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Joieson trying to control but Zamora postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joieson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zamora is pressing down on Joieson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joieson is holding on for now.
Joieson gets full guard.
Zamora tries to free his leg and advance position but Joieson is retaining full guard.
Joieson wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Zamora throwing strikes from guard but Joieson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Zamora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamora stands up over Joieson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zamora passes Joieson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joieson defends it well. #SUB#
Zamora is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage.
Zamora is thwarting Joieson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Zamora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joieson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zamora. #T2#
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zamora has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joieson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Zamora cracks Joieson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joieson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Zamora has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joieson doesn't defend quickly enough and Zamora has managed to lock this one up! Can Joieson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zamora on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freddie Zamora!
A very excited looking Freddie Zamora made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Joieson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Built manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been told by Built's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joieson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Built lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joieson circles away quickly and effectively.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Joieson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Joieson with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Joieson. Joieson gets slowly back to his feet.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Joieson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joieson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Built avoids it really well and circles away.
Joieson shoots in for a double leg but Built sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joieson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Built lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Built digs a good body shot into Joieson's ribs.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joieson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Joieson misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built lands a nice hook to Joieson's body. Joieson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Built scores with a head kick.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built scores with a hook.
Built misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Joieson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joieson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joieson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joieson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson is fighting to break Built's control of his arms but Built is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Built keeping moving, preventing Joieson from controlling successfully.
Built controlling Joieson's posture.
Built has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Built wants to sweep here but Joieson controlling him for the moment.
Joieson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joieson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson postures up in Built's guard and throws a big left but Built blocks it. #T3#
Built controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joieson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Built is fending him off so far but Joieson persists. Nope, Built circles away and we're back to standing.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Joieson shoots in.
Joieson slips a jab from Built.
Joieson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Built tries to avoid it but Joieson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Built to the ground. Built escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Built.
A cross from Built lands.
Joieson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Built lands a really nice looking cross but Joieson seems unphased.
Built swings for the body but Joieson moves out of range.
Built lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Joieson shoots in.
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joieson's head.
Built throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joieson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joieson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Built tries to avoid it but Joieson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Built to the ground. Built escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joieson at a distance.
Joieson tries for a takedown but Built circles away easily
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joieson looks winded!
Joieson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Built as he jumps to the side.
Built lands an overhand right.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joieson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Joieson on that attempt.
Built lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands with a straight right. Joieson didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Joieson is rocked!
Built cracks Joieson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joieson is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Joieson fails to land the takedown.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Built stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Built wants it to stay on the feet.
Joieson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuilt.
Joieson seems to have recovered his senses.
Built stuffs the takedown.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joieson can do to turn this around?
Built connects with a jab.
Joieson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Joieson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Built defends it nicely.
Joieson fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Built rushes Joieson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Built is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joieson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Built to the mat. Built regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Built uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joieson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joieson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Built swivels and escapes.
Joieson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Built turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joieson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Built has closed the distance and engaged Joieson in a clinch.
Joieson tries to score a body lock takedown but Built shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Joieson tries for a takedown but Built manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connor Joieson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joieson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Built. #CL#
Built moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Joieson can't get the takedown. #T2#
Built pushes Joieson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built gets underhooks to prevent Joieson's takedown attempt.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molokai Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Built.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built gets through Joieson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joieson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Built walks away with a smile on his face. Joieson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Built swinging wildly here.
Built lands with an overhand left.
Joieson shoots for a takedown but Built saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Built getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Built closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Joieson! Built dives in looking to finish! Joieson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built 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.

Event: CCF 37
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithamar wants it to stay on the feet.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ithamar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joieson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joieson has a takedown stuffed.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joieson is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Joieson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithamar fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Ithamar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joieson is trying to defend but Ithamar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joieson pushes Ithamar off but Ithamar dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson is looking for a sweep.
Ithamar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joieson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ithamar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ithamar is staying tight to Joieson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Joieson pushes Ithamar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ithamar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joieson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Joieson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ithamar tries for a kimura but Joieson is defending well. #SUB#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joieson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joieson can't do much from the bottom here.
Joieson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joieson bucks up and tries to throw Ithamar off but instead Ithamar has got his back!
Joieson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ithamar avoiding Joieson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ithamar tightening his grip on Joieson, looking for the choke. #T3#
Joieson trying to control the hands but Ithamar won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ithamar looking to break Joieson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joieson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ithamar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ithamar tries to get the hooks in deep but Joieson pushed the leg off.
Ithamar is hanging on to Joieson's back as he tries to escape.
Joieson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ithamar controlling well, preventing Joieson from escaping the position.
Joieson trying to control the position but Ithamar manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB#
Joieson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Ithamar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Joieson is defending well though. Ithamar let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ithamar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joieson is really stuck here. #SUB#
Joieson is trying to defend against the choke here but Ithamar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ithamar Tightens the hold and Joieson taps out furiously! Ithamar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Ithamar!
An intense looking Ezekiel Ithamar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: CCF 33: McKane vs Ribbler
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Pena moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pena creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Joieson lands a takedown into guard.
Joieson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joieson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Joieson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pena looking for a guillotine here but Joieson defends easily.
Joieson landing with the ground and pound.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joieson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joieson working some strikes from top position.
Joieson working some strikes from top position.
Joieson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Joieson works over Pena with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pena is trying to keep Joieson in close.
Joieson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joieson is one step ahead there.
Pena wants to stand and escape but Joieson is having none of it. #T1#
Pena trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Joieson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Pena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joieson is aware though and is defending well.
Joieson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joieson is working Pena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joieson is working Pena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Pena is rocked!
Joieson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Pena is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joieson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joieson stands up over Pena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joieson gets to his feet and stands over Pena, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pena felt that one! Joieson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pena from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Joieson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Connor Joieson waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Demarte Pena stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.

Event: WeInSyd 23
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Joieson forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Joieson has picked Barbosa up - he's going for a ride! Joieson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joieson is working for a submission of some sort.
Joieson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joieson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joieson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joieson's back!#SUB2#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Barbosa has his arm under Joieson's chin here. Game over son! Barbosa squeezes tightly and Joieson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Barbosa!

Event: SyFi 74
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Dema moves into the clinch successfully.
Dema is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Joieson pulls guard.
Joieson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joieson managing to control the position.
Joieson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joieson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Joieson being controlled here, momentarily.
Joieson lands an upkick as Dema stands over him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dema has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joieson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joieson is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Dema is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joieson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joieson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dema controls Joieson momentarily but Joieson frees himself. #SUB2#
Dema is looking for a triangle but Joieson pushes his legs off easily.
Joieson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dema has momentary wrist control but Joieson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joieson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Dema throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joieson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joieson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dema's head.#SUB2#
Dema escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joieson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joieson distracts Dema with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Joieson is fighting to break Dema's control of his arms but Dema is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joieson is working Dema over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joieson landing some decent shots from guard.
Joieson works over Dema with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joieson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dema looking for a triangle here. Joieson is fighting it but it looks tight! Dema pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joieson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Dema!
A very excited looking Gary Dema made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SyFi 63
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Joieson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joieson tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joieson shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joieson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Joieson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Joieson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Joieson persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Joieson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joieson's head backwards.
Williams lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joieson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.#KD#
Williams drops Joieson with a beautiful combination! Joieson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Joieson is rocked!
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Joieson is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joieson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joieson slips a straight right by Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joieson dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Joieson seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Joieson with an uppercut!
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams connects with a combination that backs up Joieson into the cage. Williams lands a flurry of punches that gets past Joieson's guard. Joieson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Williams bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Williams!

Event: SyFi 56
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Fog lands a head shot.
Joieson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Fog counters by moving into the clinch.
Joieson looking for a takedown.
Fog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fog lands an uppercut.
Joieson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Joieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Joieson has picked Fog up - he's going for a ride! Joieson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joieson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fog keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joieson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fog defending well though. #SUB2#
Fog looking for submissions off his back.
Joieson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fog controlling the position well.
Joieson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Fog controlling the position well.
Joieson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joieson.
Fog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joieson.
Joieson throwing shots but Fog is blocking nicely.
Fog has his hands clasped together around Joieson's back. He's all about the action.
Fog is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Fog the control monster continue. Boring.
Joieson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joieson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joieson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fog keeps working.
Fog is concentrating on defense, preventing Joieson from advancing position. #SUB2#
Fog is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Joieson is tapping! Great win for Fog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brain Fog!
Brain Fog made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Determined, so-so chin.'.

Event: SyFi 45
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Joieson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baxter slaps away a takedown attempt from Joieson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Joieson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baxter is looking to control Joieson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baxter avoid being mounted?
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joieson.
Baxter tries to get to full guard but Joieson has control of the leg.
Baxter keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baxter regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Joieson is stalling in the full guard.
Baxter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joieson's guard. #REVB#
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
My spies in Sydney Combat Method inform me that Baxter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joieson working a defensive guard here.
Joieson pulls Baxter in close to prevent any damage.
Baxter tries to free his leg and advance position but Joieson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joieson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joieson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
Joieson looking to control.
Baxter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baxter just misses with a punch to the body.
Joieson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Joieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joieson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baxter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joieson somewhat.#T3#
Joieson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Joieson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baxter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joieson trying to control the action but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Joieson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baxter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baxter regains half guard.
Baxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joieson.
Baxter is holding on to half guard well.
Joieson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson is looking to stall here but Baxter recovers full guard.
Baxter looking to control. #T4#
Joieson cracks Baxter with a solid left hand.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Joieson from controlling successfully.
Joieson looking to sit in guard and control but Baxter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
Baxter controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor Joieson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baxter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joieson.
Baxter lands a nice looking body shot.
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joieson manages to avoid it.
Joieson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joieson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baxter pinned against the cage. Baxter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baxter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Joieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joieson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Baxter. Those never looked like landing.
Joieson shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown but Baxter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joieson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Baxter does it's job there.#T1#
Baxter lands an overhand right.
Joieson fails to land the takedown.
Baxter throws a head kick but Joieson moves out of range.
Joieson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joieson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Baxter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joieson is controlling Baxter's trapped leg to prevent Baxter from advancing to side control.
Baxter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joieson keeps working.
Baxter works his way into full mount!
Joieson tries to hold on but Baxter postures up.#T2#
Baxter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joieson tries to hold on but Baxter postures up.
Joieson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baxter tries to control but Joieson wriggling away.
Joieson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Joieson tries to lock up and control but Baxter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baxter controlling from the full mount.
Joieson tries to lock up and control but Baxter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baxter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joieson is looking to escape.
Baxter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joieson working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
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.
Baxter avoids the attempt from Joieson to control.
Baxter with the ground and pound from mount.
Joieson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baxter controlling the position easily from mount.
Baxter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Baxter 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Joieson looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but Joieson drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Joieson throws a strike but Baxter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Joieson trying to strike off his back.
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
Dax Baxter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joieson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baxter's guard. #REVR#
Joieson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baxter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joieson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Joieson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxter is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Baxter has his hands on Joieson's head, controlling the position.
Joieson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joieson stands up over Baxter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joieson connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joieson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joieson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Baxter is rocked!
Baxter has momentary wrist control but Joieson slips an elbow through the middle.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Joieson finish him?
Joieson loads up on a big left hand. Baxter felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Joieson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Baxter can't hide his disappointment, as Joieson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Joieson!
After the big win, Connor Joieson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Forge Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Dax Baxter was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: SyFi 37
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Rodriguez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Joieson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joieson drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up but Joieson is controlling him
Joieson lands with a punch from half guard.
Joieson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Joieson slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.
Joieson drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Joieson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Joieson winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can Joieson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joieson lands a nice short elbow.
Joieson lands a big elbow - Rodriguez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Joieson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Joieson!

Event: WeinSyd 3
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Joieson shoots in and bounces Morgan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Joieson drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Joieson off! Joieson jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Joieson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joieson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joieson wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Joieson is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson tries to stand but Morgan is controlling from the bottom.
Joieson landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Joieson drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Joieson off! Joieson jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Joieson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position.
Joieson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joieson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morgan is trying to keep Joieson in close.
Joieson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson connects with a couple of short punches.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joieson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joieson is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joieson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joieson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Joieson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joieson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joieson slips nicely into half guard.
Joieson is nestled in close to Morgan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joieson slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joieson on the ground.
Joieson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joieson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Joieson wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Joieson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joieson with a couple of short strikes.
Joieson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joieson raining down shots from the mount!
Morgan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joieson with the ground and pound from mount.
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Joieson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Joieson with the ground and pound from mount.
Joieson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Joieson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joieson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morgan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Joieson cracks Morgan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Joieson!

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