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Event:
FCL - 31
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Some scores with a spinning back kick!
Joshua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Anthoniii Joshua has been cut.
Some shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joshua defends it nicely.
Some scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Some lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Some.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Joshua takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wants to clinch up but Joshua keeps it at a distance.
Some jabs Joshua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some lands with a kick to the temple. Joshua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some misses with a head kick.
Joshua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some throws a front kick that sends Joshua stumbling back into the cage.
Some feints and then cracks Joshua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshua down.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joshua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Some.
Some lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#That has opened up Anthoniii Joshua's cut even more.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some feints and then cracks Joshua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshua down.
Some wants to clinch but Joshua slips to the side
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some misses with a jab to the body
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
Some throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Some is rocked!
Joshua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joshua counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Some has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthoniii Joshua! |
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Event:
FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Joshua 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Anthoniii Joshua has been cut.
Fry looks to land a combination but Joshua avoids it well.
Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshua.
Fry lands the left hand.
Fry lands a right hook to the body.
Fry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fry misses with a hook to the body
and Joshua counters with a two punch combo.
Fry lands a really nice looking cross but Joshua seems unphased.
#CUT2#Anthoniii Joshua's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Fry finds it's way through Joshua's defenses.
Joshua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Joshua is rocked!
Fry fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Joshua square on the jaw! Damn, Joshua is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Small Fry!
Our winner, Small Fry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Sawyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joshua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Anthoniii Joshua has been cut.
Sawyer swings widly with a right hand
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Sawyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joshua pushes Sawyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sawyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sawyer. #BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Sawyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joshua counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Sawyer off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Joshua follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Sawyer was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthoniii Joshua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
King throws a right hand that Joshua ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshua also avoids with ease.
It looked like Joshua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshua misses the target.#CL2#
King has Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
King blocks a body shot from Joshua.
A short body shot lands from Joshua as the two fighters clinch.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua is working King over against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua blocks a body shot from King. #TD2#
King pulls Joshua into guard.
Joshua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joshua controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Joshua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joshua trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joshua wanted to stand there but King had control of the position.
King keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joshua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthoniii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John King.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King is looking to control Joshua's arms but Joshua gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
Joshua lands a body punch. #T3#
A hook to the body from Joshua.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Joshua.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Joshua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Joshua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like John King has been cut.
King misses with a takedown
and Joshua counters with a left to the body. #T4#
King tries to clinch #KD#
and Joshua counters with a series of strikes that sends King to the canvas! Joshua follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#King is rocked!
Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua controlling from the top position.
King is still in real trouble! Can Joshua finish him?
King has a closed guard, preventing Joshua from standing up.
Joshua trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Joshua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthoniii Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John King's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King has his takedown stuffed
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
As King looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Anthoniii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua is looking for a counter combo.
John King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Joshua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joshua swivels and escapes.
King is breathing heavily.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As King looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Joshua lands a stunning uppercut that sends King to the mat! #ROC#King is rocked!
Joshua controlling the action here.
King is looking for a sweep. Joshua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joshua is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Joshua prevents King from improving his position.
King is still trying to improve position.
Joshua has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, King works to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Joshua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
King moves to clinch but Joshua breaks away
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King throws a nice looking combination but Joshua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Joshua lands a stunning uppercut that sends King to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King is looking to improve his position.
Joshua controlling the pace. #T4#
King tries to get to full guard but Joshua has control of the leg.
Joshua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joshua tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Joshua is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthoniii Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King tries for a takedown but Joshua circles away easily
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Joshua sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King tries to clinch up
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthoniii Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Joshua counters with a big uppercut that knocks King off his feet! Joshua dives into side control looking to finish!
King is still in real trouble! Can Joshua finish him?
Anthoniii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Joshua in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Joshua wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Joshua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
King is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
King being controlled for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King struggling a bit here.
Joshua tries to stand but King controls the position and pulls Joshua into his guard.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Joshua wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King misses with a head kick.
As King looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.#T3##TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joshua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joshua is trying to get back to half guard.
Joshua is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, King asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Joshua defending against the ground and pound.
Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#SUB2#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshua is defending well. #T4#
Joshua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joshua is working hard here to advance position.
Joshua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
King trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joshua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King closes the distance but Joshua moves to the side
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthoniii Joshua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joshua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthoniii Joshua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
De Normandie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joshua, pushing him back against the cage.
De Normandie blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Normandie takes a shot to the head.
De Normandie misses with the head strike.
Joshua lands a body shot.
De Normandie misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a nice uppercut.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by De Normandie.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Normandie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Normandie blocking some punches.
De Normandie working aggressively here.
De Normandie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Normandie can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua tries a body shot but De Normandie blocks it.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
De Normandie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua is trying to stall.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.
De Normandie lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from De Normandie.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Normandie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua working aggressively here.
De Normandie lands with a right to the head.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Normandie blocking some punches.
De Normandie lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from De Normandie fails to land.
De Normandie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Normandie presses Joshua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Normandie lands an uppercut.#T2#
De Normandie lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Normandie can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Normandie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Normandie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Normandie misses with some punches.
De Normandie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
De Normandie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Normandie pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua misses with some punches.
De Normandie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Normandie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua tries a body shot but De Normandie blocks it.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
De Normandie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Normandie lands a shoulder strike.
De Normandie scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Normandie is keeping busy.
De Normandie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Normandie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
De Normandie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Normandie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Normandie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie lands with a left to the head. #T4#
De Normandie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joshua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from De Normandie on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
De Normandie scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Normandie misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie blocks a body shot from Joshua.
De Normandie scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie misses with some punches.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but De Normandie uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Normandie looking for a takedown.
De Normandie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Normandie.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillaume De Normandie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
De Normandie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
Joshua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Normandie lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
De Normandie clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
De Normandie misses with some punches.
Joshua prevents a body shot from De Normandie.
Good body shot from De Normandie.
De Normandie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Normandie tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing De Normandie back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Normandie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Normandie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from De Normandie fails to land. #T1#
De Normandie can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Normandie backwards.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
De Normandie prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Guillaume De Normandie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Normandie misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua blocking some punches.
De Normandie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joshua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Normandie struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua is working De Normandie over against the cage.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Normandie blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua is leaning against De Normandie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as De Normandie controls the action.
De Normandie prevents a body shot from Joshua.
De Normandie blocks an uppercut.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua lands a body punch.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua works on De Normandie's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of De Normandie backwards.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but De Normandie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Normandie's elbow.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Normandie is keeping busy.
Joshua tries to work over De Normandie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
De Normandie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Normandie tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing De Normandie back against the cage.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but De Normandie avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Normandie or not.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of De Normandie backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
De Normandie swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Joshua lands a body punch.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Normandie.
A head punch on the inside from De Normandie fails to land.
De Normandie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Normandie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Normandie.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
De Normandie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthoniii Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Joshua moves out of range as De Normandie strikes.
De Normandie just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Joshua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joshua swats away the attempt to clinch by De Normandie.
Despite the aggression on Joshua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Normandie closes the distance but Joshua moves to the side
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#De Normandie is rocked!
De Normandie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Normandie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
De Normandie closes the distance but Joshua moves to the side
and Joshua counters with a crisp right that sends De Normandie to the canvas! Joshua follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthoniii Joshua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Do Loreyro with that takedown attempt.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Do Loreyro has his takedown stuffed
and Joshua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Do Loreyro thinking.
Do Loreyro tries for a takedown but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazaro Do Loreyro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do Loreyro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Do Loreyro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Do Loreyro tries for a takedown but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Loreyro fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Joshua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Do Loreyro misses
and Joshua counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Do Loreyro! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Joshua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthoniii Joshua! |
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