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Event:
GFC 18 - Probert vs. Maestro
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Cleveland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Roger Cleveland has been cut.
Cleveland tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cleveland throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Cleveland cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Cleveland lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cleveland.
A jab from Cleveland misses.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Cleveland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cleveland.#T1#
Cleveland lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cleveland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Cleveland swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Cleveland face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Agent Smith!
A victorious Agent Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFC 15 - Armando vs. Jammer
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
Robson slips under a jab from Cleveland.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson throws a hook but Cleveland blocks it.
Robson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Cleveland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Cleveland.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleveland manages to avoid it.
Cleveland throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Cleveland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleveland throws a right hand that misses
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Robson lands with a straight right. Cleveland didn't see that one coming.
Cleveland looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cleveland.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleveland throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Cleveland saw that one coming.
Cleveland is looking for the big counter here.
Cleveland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Cleveland looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Cleveland falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Robson moves into the clinch.
Cleveland tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Cleveland avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland staying out of range there.
Cleveland misses with a combination
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleveland.
Cleveland misses with a hook
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Cleveland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleveland misses with a looping left.
Cleveland scores with a jab.
Cleveland scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Cleveland misses.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Roger Cleveland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson moves away from the strike by Cleveland.
Cleveland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Cleveland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleveland throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Cleveland.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Cleveland slips the punch.
Cleveland lands a jab.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Cleveland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleveland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleveland was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleveland moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cleveland swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cleveland throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Cleveland misses with a two punch combination.
Robson misses with a hook. Cleveland ducked under it nicely.
Cleveland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cleveland throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Robson moves into the clinch.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Cleveland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleveland is trying to force a seperation but Robson has the dominant position.
Robson tries to work over Cleveland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleveland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleveland prevents a body shot from Robson.
Cleveland tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleveland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleveland's elbow.
Cleveland stalling in the clinch but Robson improves position.
Cleveland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Cleveland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
Cleveland lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Robson misses.
Robson misses with a hook. Cleveland ducked under it nicely.
Cleveland throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Robson lands a jab.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Cleveland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cleveland misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robson cracks Cleveland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Cleveland.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cleveland.
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cleveland looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleveland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleveland was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleveland is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
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#
Cleveland blocks a low kick nicely.
Cleveland misses with a right hand #CL#
and Robson moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Cleveland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson blocks a jab.
Cleveland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Cleveland drops Robson with a beautiful combination! Robson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleveland is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Robson is rocked!
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!
Cleveland connects with a stiff jab that staggers Robson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Cleveland! |
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Event:
GFC 12 - Armando vs. Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Cleveland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Paulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cleveland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulik 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.
Paulik fails to pull guard.
Paulik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cleveland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#KD2#
Cleveland lands a left and a right that send Paulik crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleveland thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Paulik is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tony Paulik has been cut.
Cleveland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulik circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cleveland. Paulik falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cleveland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Cleveland! |
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Event:
GFC 8 - Labour Shortage
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Cleveland misses.
Lohtbrog fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleveland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cleveland misses the shot to the body.
Cleveland lunges at Lohtbrog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lohtbrog's hand.
Lohtbrog needs to keep his hands up - Cleveland had a free shot at his head there.
Lohtbrog needs to keep his hands up - Cleveland had a free shot at his head there.
Lohtbrog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleveland.
Lohtbrog feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Lohtbrog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleveland looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleveland, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lohtbrog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lohtbrog postures up and lands a big shot to Cleveland's brow. #T1#
Lohtbrog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cleveland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleveland is trying to stand back up but Lohtbrog is controlling him
#SUB#
Lohtbrog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cleveland has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleveland is looking to escape.
Cleveland trying to control here.
Cleveland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cleveland is looking to improve his position.
Lohtbrog working over Cleveland with some ground and pound. Cleveland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cleveland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog working over Cleveland with some ground and pound. Cleveland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lohtbrog looks to land a strike but Cleveland avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lohtbrog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Lohtbrog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lohtbrog tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleveland is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lohtbrog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lohtbrog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleveland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cleveland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cleveland wants to stand up but Lohtbrog is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cleveland with a hook.
Lohtbrog shoots for a double leg takedown but Cleveland sprawls well. He's pushed Lohtbrog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cleveland misses with the combination.
Cleveland lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Lohtbrog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleveland misses the target.
Lohtbrog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cleveland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cleveland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cleveland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lohtbrog.
A jab from Lohtbrog misses.
Cleveland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lohtbrog shoots in but Cleveland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lohtbrog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Cleveland there.
Roger Cleveland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleveland lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleveland looks to throw the jab but Lohtbrog is out of range.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Lohtbrog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleveland's guard.
Cleveland uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Cleveland dominated that round.
That's time! Lohtbrog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cleveland takes a swing at Lohtbrog's ribcage but misses.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Lohtbrog attempts a counter takedown but Cleveland avoids it well and moves away.
Cleveland lands a nice looking body shot.
Cleveland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleveland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lohtbrog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleveland sprawls and moves away.
Cleveland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lohtbrog manages to avoid it.
Lohtbrog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleveland.
Cleveland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Lohtbrog.
Cleveland throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Lohtbrog counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleveland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lohtbrog wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cleveland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleveland takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cleveland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lohtbrog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lohtbrog working the ground and pound but Cleveland is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Lohtbrog is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cleveland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lohtbrog tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cleveland's legs.
Lohtbrog trying to control the action but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Cleveland defending against the ground and pound.
Lohtbrog throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lohtbrog goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cleveland rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lohtbrog's guard! Nice work there by Cleveland!
Lohtbrog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cleveland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cleveland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lohtbrog is proving hard to escape from.
Lohtbrog wants to improve his position but instead Cleveland has moved into half guard.
Ludwig Lohtbrog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleveland tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lohtbrog tries to roll over but Cleveland keeps him under control.
Cleveland wants to stand up but Lohtbrog has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Lohtbrog manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Lohtbrog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cleveland defends it easily.
Cleveland wants to get up but he can't break Lohtbrog's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Lohtbrog is working an open guard so Cleveland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cleveland misses with a straight right.
Lohtbrog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleveland sprawls and moves away.
Cleveland slips under a jab.
Cleveland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleveland misses with a right hand #TD#
and Lohtbrog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lohtbrog manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Lohtbrog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Cleveland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lohtbrog.
Cleveland is trying to stand.
Lohtbrog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleveland is trying to stand up here but Lohtbrog is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lohtbrog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lohtbrog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Cleveland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Lohtbrog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cleveland doesn't seem phased though.
Lohtbrog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cleveland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cleveland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lohtbrog shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lohtbrog showed some decent athleticism there.
Lohtbrog is looking to stall here but Cleveland recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohtbrog chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Cleveland is pulling down on Lohtbrog's head. It's preventing any offense from Lohtbrog, at least for the moment.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Lohtbrog from controlling successfully.
Cleveland controls Lohtbrog momentarily but Lohtbrog frees himself.
Lohtbrog looking to pass the guard.
Cleveland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cleveland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lohtbrog is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lohtbrog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
Lohtbrog works over Cleveland with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleveland keeping full guard, as Lohtbrog tries to pass.
Lohtbrog scoring with some ground and pound.
Lohtbrog postures up and lands a big shot to Cleveland's brow. #T3#
Lohtbrog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lohtbrog lands a couple of digs.
Cleveland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lohtbrog trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Lohtbrog prevents Cleveland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lohtbrog scores with a jab to the head.
Cleveland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cleveland has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cleveland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cleveland throws a lazy right hand but Lohtbrog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lohtbrog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roger Cleveland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lohtbrog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleveland.#T4#
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
A big right from Cleveland misses.
Lohtbrog attempts a counter takedown but Cleveland avoids it well and moves away.
Cleveland with a nice cross.
Lohtbrog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lohtbrog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lohtbrog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lohtbrog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roger Cleveland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cleveland is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lohtbrog is working to tighten his grip on Cleveland's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cleveland has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lohtbrog is really squeezing tight and eventually Cleveland passes out! Lohtbrog breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ludwig Lohtbrog! |
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Event:
GFC 2 - OH CANADA!
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cleveland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Cleveland lands with an overhand left.
Cleveland misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Cleveland.
Roger Cleveland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleveland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cleveland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Cleveland.
Cleveland throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cleveland.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleveland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Cleveland misses the shot to the body.
Smith avoids the body shot from Cleveland.
Smith thuds a left hand into Cleveland's body.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Cleveland throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleveland at a distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Cleveland moves out of range.
Cleveland throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Cleveland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cleveland.
Cleveland dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Cleveland lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Cleveland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleveland misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Cleveland cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith throws a body punch but Cleveland moves out of range.
Cleveland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cleveland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
It seemed like Cleveland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleveland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A jab from Cleveland misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleveland was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Cleveland jabs at Smith's body.
Cleveland swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cleveland!
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cleveland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith stuns Cleveland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Cleveland gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleveland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleveland blocking some punches.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleveland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Cleveland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith digs a right hand into Cleveland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleveland's gas tank.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cleveland backwards.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Cleveland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleveland backwards.
Smith gets through Cleveland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cleveland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cleveland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
Smith throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleveland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Cleveland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cleveland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Cleveland breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleveland.
Cleveland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Cleveland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cleveland cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cleveland scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Cleveland lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleveland swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Cleveland uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Cleveland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleveland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Smith.
Cleveland fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleveland. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleveland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Cleveland lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Smith rushes Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith pushes Cleveland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cleveland.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleveland takes a shot to the head.
Smith prevents Cleveland from breaking the clinch.
Cleveland blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Cleveland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cleveland's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleveland is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Cleveland into the cage.
Smith prevents Cleveland from breaking the clinch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleveland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cleveland.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Cleveland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cleveland wants to stall.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cleveland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cleveland manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cleveland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleveland doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cleveland misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Cleveland's ribs.
Cleveland is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Smith.#CUT#It looks like Roger Cleveland has been cut.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cleveland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleveland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Cleveland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith keeps control of Cleveland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cleveland.
Smith pushes Cleveland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand into Cleveland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleveland's gas tank.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith pushes Cleveland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Cleveland is rocked!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleveland.
Cleveland is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleveland backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleveland.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cleveland can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith throws a big uppercut that drops Cleveland! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cleveland lies dazed against the cage as Smith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agent Smith! |
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