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Event:
StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Cleveland tries to bum rush Partner with a series of wild strikes but Partner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Partner walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Sparring Partner has been cut.
Partner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partner doesn't manage to clinch there - Cleveland circles away.
Cleveland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cleveland lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Partner is looking to close the distance but Cleveland sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Partner crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Partner is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Stahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Cleveland throws a combination. Stahl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Cleveland's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stahl throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
Cleveland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cleveland lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cleveland tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Stahl instigates a clinch.
Cleveland gets underhooks to prevent Stahl's takedown attempt.
Cleveland tries to break free but Stahl pushes him back against the cage.
Stahl keeps control of Cleveland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cleveland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cleveland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Cleveland avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage. #T1#
Cleveland wants to break free but Stahl has control.
#BC#
Cleveland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleveland blocks a head kick by Stahl.
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Stahl avoids them all with ease.
Cleveland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cleveland.
Stahl throws the kick towards the body but Cleveland avoids it.
Stahl misses with a head kick.
Cleveland avoids the head kick by Stahl.
Cleveland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stahl.
Droppa Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Stahl moves out of range.
Stahl cracks Cleveland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stahl.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2##SUB2#
Stahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cleveland, who protects the arm well.
Stahl works to advance to full mount. Cleveland defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stahl controlling from mount.
Stahl moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Stahl is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Stahl working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Stahl is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cleveland is defending well though. Stahl let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Stahl has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cleveland has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Stahl biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stahl tries to get the hooks in deep but Cleveland pushed the leg off.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Stahl on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cleveland is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I would not like to be Cleveland right now.
#SUB2#
Stahl has managed to slip his arm under Cleveland's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cleveland is tapping out! Submission win for Stahl.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hussein Stahl!
Hussein Stahl was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #69
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson pushes Cleveland up against the cage in a clinch.
Cleveland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson prevents Cleveland from breaking the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Cleveland's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Cleveland prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Cleveland's head. #KD2#
Johnson drops Cleveland onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cleveland is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleveland wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Oh Cleveland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a body punch.
Cleveland seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson prevents Cleveland from breaking the clinch.
Cleveland tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Cleveland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Cleveland swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cleveland's efforts to push away.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Cleveland is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleveland backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Cleveland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is working Cleveland over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
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!#KD2#
Johnson drops Cleveland onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cleveland is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Johnson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cleveland to his knees! Johnson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #66
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Cleveland misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cleveland, pushing him back against the cage.
Cleveland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cleveland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cleveland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cleveland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Cleveland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Cleveland is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Cleveland can't break the clinch.
Jones avoiding damage.
#T1#
Cleveland is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Cleveland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cleveland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Cleveland has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cleveland tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Cleveland moves out of range easily.
Cleveland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Jones jumps guard.
#T2#
Cleveland wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones looking to control.
#SU2#
Cleveland stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Jones rushes Cleveland and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Cleveland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cleveland throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#KD2#
Cleveland sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cleveland is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleveland misses with a two punch combination.
Cleveland lands with a right and another and another! Jones is in big trouble! Cleveland lands again and this time it's lights out for Jones! A quality knockout there for Cleveland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #60
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Stahl throws a head kick but Cleveland moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleveland! But no joy.#CL#
Stahl clinches up against the cage.
Cleveland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stahl has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cleveland after a bit of a struggle.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Stahl is controlling him.
Cleveland gets underhooks to prevent Stahl's takedown attempt.
Cleveland is looking to break free of the clinch but Stahl has double underhooks. #TD#
Stahl has hold of one of Cleveland's legs. Cleveland is fighting the takedown attempt but Stahl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cleveland is looking to stand back up but Stahl counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cleveland.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl throwing shots but Cleveland is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Stahl is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cleveland is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hussein Stahl!
After the fight, Hussein Stahl was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cleveland tries to bum rush Cambridge with a series of wild strikes but Cambridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Cambridge.#CUT2#
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.#KD2#
Cambridge cracks Cleveland with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cambridge has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cleveland to stand back up!#ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!
Cambridge misses with a left hand #CL#
and Cleveland moves into the clinch.
Oh Cleveland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cleveland breaks from the clinch.
Cleveland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Cambridge lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cleveland off his feet! Cleveland tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Cambridge!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cambridge dances in with a quick combination. Cleveland is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cambridge snaps Cleveland's head back. Cleveland stumbles backwards against the cage. Cambridge steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cleveland's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cleveland just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Cambridge!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #51
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cleveland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cleveland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Cleveland. Those never looked like landing.
Cleveland throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Jones rushes Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cleveland prevents a body shot from Jones. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cleveland as he avoids it easily.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cleveland avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cleveland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Cleveland tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Cleveland wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Cleveland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cleveland wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cleveland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cleveland is keeping the position.#T3#
Cleveland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet.
Cleveland is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones prevents Cleveland from standing back up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleveland wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones tries to advance to mount but Cleveland denies him.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleveland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Cleveland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleveland can do to turn this around?
Cleveland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saul Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones slips a jab from Cleveland.#TD#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cleveland!
Jones staying calm.
Cleveland prevents Jones from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##KD2#
Cleveland drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleveland is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Saul Jones has been cut.
Cleveland lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jones out cold! Jones is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #48
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Stahl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cleveland.#CUT#
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Stahl motions for Cleveland to come forward. Stahl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleveland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Stahl.
As Stahl looks to move away, Cleveland throws a big counter combo but Stahl just gets out of the way.
Cleveland avoids the head kick by Stahl.
Cleveland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cleveland blocks a leg kick.
Stahl misses with a head kick.
Cleveland throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Stahl crashing down! Stahl tries to stagger back to his feet but Cleveland just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Stahl asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #44
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Cleveland swinging wildly here.
Cleveland misses with a double jab.
Cleveland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleveland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carver.
Cleveland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleveland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carver dodges the punch combination from Cleveland.
Carver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cleveland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carver tries to bum rush Cleveland with a series of wild strikes but Cleveland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carver misses with an uppercut
and Cleveland counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Carver misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleveland. Carver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleveland moves out of range as Carver strikes.#CL2#
Carver rushes Cleveland and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carver fails to land. #T1##BC#
Cleveland breaks the clinch.
Cleveland lands with a nice combination. Carver backs away looking to recover.
Addy Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleveland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carver dodges the punch combination from Cleveland.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carver or perhaps it was just good defense by Cleveland, which made it look bad.
Carver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cleveland counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cleveland, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Addy Carver has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Cleveland.
Carver looks winded!
Carver misses with an uppercut
enabling Cleveland to counter with a crisp jab.
OH! Carver has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cleveland smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cleveland unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Carver sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cleveland gets caught napping as Boston dives in and scores a takedown. Cleveland manages to retain guard.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Boston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleveland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boston.
Boston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston postures up and lands a big shot to Cleveland's brow.
Boston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Boston throws a big elbow that misses.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Boston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boston stops Cleveland from standing up.
Boston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cleveland 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.
Boston scoring with some ground and pound.
Boston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Boston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cleveland parries the strikes from Boston easily there. Boston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cleveland to escape.
Cleveland is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boston connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Boston crunches a massive hammerfist down on Cleveland - he's out! Boston Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace. #KD2#
Wallace lands a big head kick that sends Cleveland tumbling to the mat! Wallace takes a step backwards and waves Cleveland back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.#KD#
Cleveland drops Wallace with a beautiful combination! Wallace stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleveland is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Walloping Willy Wallace has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleveland cracks Wallace's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Wallace slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cleveland can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
Bravado 17: McFukur v Bland
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Writer moves out of range.
Writer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Writer throws a hook to the side of Cleveland's head but Cleveland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Writer with a poor takedown
and Cleveland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like JR Writer has been cut.
Cleveland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cleveland tries to bum rush Writer with a series of wild strikes but Writer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Writer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cleveland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Cleveland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Writer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cleveland's waist but Cleveland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Writer off to one side. #KD2#
Cleveland drops Writer with a beautiful combination! Writer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleveland is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Writer is rocked!
Writer backs away from a small jab... but Cleveland lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Writer crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Cleveland with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
Bravado 10: Ritter v Wildslap
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Darcy with a nice cross.
Darcy throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Cleveland does no damage.
Cleveland throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Darcy counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleveland.
Cleveland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleveland working hard to break the clinch.
Darcy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darcy tries to work over Cleveland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darcy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darcy jumps guard but Cleveland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darcy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleveland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darcy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleveland avoids it.
Darcy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleveland is trying to break free.#T1#
Darcy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Darcy.
Cleveland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Fredrick Darcy has been cut.
Darcy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darcy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darcy pushes Cleveland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darcy throws a combination that misses
and Cleveland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cleveland looks to land a left hand but Darcy moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Cleveland does no damage.
Cleveland misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleveland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darcy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Cleveland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darcy slips a straight right by Cleveland.
Cleveland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darcy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrick Darcy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darcy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cleveland swinging wildly here.
Darcy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darcy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Droppa Cleveland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darcy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Darcy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cleveland scores with a counter punch that sends Darcy to the canvas! Cleveland smells blood - he's punishing Darcy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Darcy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
Bravado 5: Kincaid vs Browne
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzales connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cleveland momentarily.
Cleveland misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cleveland prevents it.
Gonzales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cleveland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Gonzales. #BC2#
Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Gonzales finds it's target.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland misses with a few strikes there.
Cleveland misses with a two punch combination.
Cleveland throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Gonzales rushes Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Gonzales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cleveland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales throwing shots but Cleveland is blocking nicely.
Gonzales thows a huge punch but Cleveland dodges it nicely.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleveland keeps working.
Gonzales frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Gonzales is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cleveland can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cleveland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
Gonzales raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gonzales is landing with some decent strikes but Cleveland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonzales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzales lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales misses with a head shot.#T2#
Gonzales looking to ground and pound but Cleveland is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gonzales unloads with some shots from mount but Cleveland bucks and avoids them well.
Gonzales throwing strikes here but Cleveland is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gonzales pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.#SUB2#
Gonzales looking for a guillotine from mount but Cleveland is having none of it.
Oh Cleveland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cleveland seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cleveland is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Gonzales there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Cleveland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gonzales wants to control the pace but Cleveland is squirming around nicely.
Gonzales throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Gonzales is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cleveland is surviving well by controlling Gonzales's body position as best he can.
Gonzales thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Gonzales lands a couple of good shots and Cleveland has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gonzales looking to break Cleveland's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cleveland remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gonzales will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gonzales is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Gonzales has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cleveland is defending well but eventually Gonzales manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cleveland has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Gonzales!
After winning the bout, Andrei Gonzales thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bravado 1: Raise the Curtain
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Cleveland throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Gomes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Gomes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gomes seems to have locked his on tight now - Cleveland screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gomes, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hollyfield Gomes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Tio shoots and misses #KD#
and Cleveland counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tio! Cleveland lets Tio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Jackjan Tio has been cut.
Tio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cleveland counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Cleveland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Joon BigMan has been cut.
A jab from Cleveland misses.
Cleveland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BigMan slips a straight right by Cleveland.
Some wild striking there from BigMan.
It looked like Cleveland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BigMan with a poor takedown #KD#
and Cleveland counters with a nice right hand that sends BigMan toppling to the canvas! BigMan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cleveland finish him?!#ROC#
BigMan is rocked!
Joon BigMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BigMan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleveland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cleveland throws a lazy right hand but BigMan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleveland is stalking BigMan. BigMan circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cleveland, and it's lights out! BigMan really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Spartak moves out of range as Cleveland strikes.
Spartak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cleveland to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Leonid Spartak has been cut.
Spartak tries to clinch but Cleveland moves away
and Cleveland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spartak fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleveland throws a looping overhand right but Spartak ducks down to avoid it.
Spartak throws a body kick that misses
and Cleveland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Spartak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartak gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cleveland gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Spartak is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Lee has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Cleveland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lee clinches up with Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleveland.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Cleveland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lee clinches up with Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage.
Cleveland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Cleveland.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Cleveland breaks from the clinch.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cleveland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Thor Lee has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Cleveland connects with a single shot there.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Cleveland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleveland.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cleveland rattles Lee with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lee tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cleveland dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lee stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Droppa Cleveland!
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Event:
HFC 39:Ranieri vs Martin
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Cleveland. #CUT#
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Cleveland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cleveland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleveland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trump connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Cleveland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Trump shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trump was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cleveland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cleveland taking a bit of punishment here - Trump scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trump in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Trump tries to score with some ground and pound. Cleveland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trump landing strikes.
Trump landing strikes.
Trump controlling the position.
Trump tries to score with some ground and pound. Cleveland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trump is chipping away with strikes.
Trump is chipping away with strikes.
Trump scoring with punches from side control.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleveland struggling a bit here.
Cleveland taking a bit of punishment here - Trump scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!#SUB2#
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleveland is defending well. #T2#
Cleveland can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump scoring with punches and elbows.
Cleveland can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cleveland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trump on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump misses with the ground and pound.
Trump lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cleveland down.
Oh Cleveland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trump lands a huge shot from side control! Cleveland is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump took some time post fight to say the following; 'I will make America great again!'.
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Event:
HFC 35:Rosenstock vs Cruz
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cleveland misses with a straight right.
Cleveland throws an overhand right that lands on Guedes's shoulder, as Guedes tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Guedes clinches with his opponent.
Guedes scores with a shoulder strike.
Guedes is working Cleveland over against the cage.
Cleveland is breathing heavily.
Guedes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guedes works on Cleveland's body with a couple of short punches.
Guedes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clevelands head.
Nice body punch from Guedes - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guedes.
A left hand lands to the body for Guedes.
#BC2#
Guedes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleveland ducks into an uppercut from Guedes and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evandro Guedes!
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Event:
HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Cleveland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Ogard has been cut.
Ogard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ogard misses the body punch #KD2#
and Cleveland counters with a nice right hand that sends Ogard toppling to the canvas! Ogard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cleveland finish him?!#ROC2#
Ogard is rocked!
Cleveland lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ogard head around and knocks him out cold! Cleveland hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Droppa Cleveland!
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