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Event:
GAMMA#1113 Cleever v Kalske
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Cleever counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalske with a nice cross.
Cleever on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cleever misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kalske rushes Cleever and presses him up against the cage.
Kalske leaning against his opponent.
Cleever lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Kalske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike.
Kalske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleever digs a right hand into Kalske's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalske's gas tank.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske. #T1##BC#
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Miet Cleever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Kalske gets the takedown into side control.
Cleever sneaks out the side door and pushes Kalske away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalske as he connects with a hook.
Kalske misses with a left hand
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Kalske has closed the distance and engaged Cleever in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleever or not. #T2#
Kalske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske.
Cleever lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Kalske tries to tie him up.
Kalske can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Kalske lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Cleever manages to break the clinch.
Cleever doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalske swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Kalske connects with a right hand. Cleever shakes it off.
Cleever swings widly with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleever thinking.
Kalske lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3#
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
Cleever defending well as Kalske loads up on a big left hand.
Cleever feints and then cracks Kalske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalske down.
Cleever misses with a body shot
and Cleever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cleever misses with a looping left.
Kalske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleever looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalske is just out of range.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cleever swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske throws a body kick that misses
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalske.
Kalske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cleever feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kalske slips a straight right by Cleever.
Cleever shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Kalske gets in close and instigates a 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!
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalske.
Kalske tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Kalske avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage. #BC#
Cleever's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske throws a body punch but Cleever moves out of range.
Cleever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Miet Cleever 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#
Kalske takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kalske lands with an uppercut that bounces Cleever off the cage and back into range.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cleever tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kalske scores with a takedown into Cleever's guard.
Cleever has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kalske has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Miet Cleever has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Cleever's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske. #T1#
A short right from Cleever.
Kalske digs a right hand into Cleever's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleever's gas tank.
Kalske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever presses Kalske against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Cleever.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalske.
Cleever prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Kalske takes a shot to the head.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleever.
Kalske lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Kalske misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Kalske.
Cleever pushes Kalske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske is working Cleever over against the cage.
Kalske blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Kalske blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalske dodges an elbow strike from Cleever.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleever's elbow.
Cleever scores with a shoulder strike.
Cleever lands an uppercut.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Cleever.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever. #BC#
Cleever breaks the clinch.
Cleever throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Cleever swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Kalske moved away.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Cleever.
A low kick from Kalske is predictable there
and Cleever counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Kalske drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cleever is looking to stand up but Kalske isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
Kalske has gone for a leg lock! Cleever slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalske's guard.#REVR##SU#
Kalske is working an open guard so Cleever takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kalske 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.
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleever.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske tries to clinch up but Cleever circles away and keeps his distance.
Cleever was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that second 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.#R3#
Kalske misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalske misses with a hook.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miet Cleever is winning the standup battle so far.
Cleever connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalske swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cleever swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalske throws a body kick that misses.
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Kalske sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cleever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kalske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalske slips a straight right by Cleever.
Kalske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalske with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Kalske blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalske lands a leg kick that knocks Cleever off balance momentarily.
Cleever has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cleever fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalske checks it well.
Cleever loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cleever but Cleever pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Kalske scores with a punch to the head.
Kalske takes a swing at Cleever's ribcage but misses.
Kalske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalske moves away.
Cleever uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalske has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Kalske. Beautiful body shot.
Kalske throws a sloppy head kick and Cleever moves out of range easily.
Cleever is looking for a counter combo.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleever lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Cleever lands a nice looking body shot.
Cleever throws a front kick aimed at Kalske's knee but Kalske avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Kalske.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleever.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Cleever loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Cleever lands a really nice looking cross but Kalske seems unphased.
Kalske misses the body punch #KD#
and Cleever counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kalske! Cleever lets Kalske back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kalske is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kalske misses its intended target.
Kalske is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Cleever scoring well with a low kick there.
Cleever lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalske seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Kalske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleever lands with a shot to the body.
Cleever connects with a leg kick.
Cleever fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalske works Cleever's body with a nice hook.
Cleever misses with a looping right.
Kalske with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Miet Cleever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Cleever misses with a looping left.
Cleever works Kalske's body with a nice hook.
Kalske takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cleever throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Kalske as he checks the leg kick.
Kalske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalske throws a push kick but Cleever slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Kalske blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
Cleever sets himself, and Kalske steps forward looking for the clinch! Cleever avoids it this time.
Kalske checks a low kick from Cleever.#T1#
Kalske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleever.
Kalske wants to counter with a clinch but Cleever pushes him away.
Kalske missing with a left hand there. Cleever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cleever throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Kalske looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Kalske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalske has his takedown stuffed
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Kalske takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalske tries to clinch but Cleever is having none of it.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Cleever.#T2#
Cleever slips under a jab from Kalske.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Cleever.
Cleever avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Cleever circles away easily
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
Miet Cleever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cleever makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cleever avoids the body shot from Kalske.
Cleever fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kalske just manages to avoid it.
Kalske with a nice cross.
A jab from Kalske finds it's way through Cleever's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalske.#T3#
A solid body kick from Kalske.
Kalske looks to throw a body kick
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske throws a hook but Cleever blocks it.
Cleever feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Kalske crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miet Cleever!
During a confident post fight interview, Miet Cleever thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1107 Jarrod v Kurt
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Cleever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Cleever slips a jab from Smith.
Cleever looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith thuds his right hand into Cleever's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith punishes Cleever's body with a nice straight punch.
Cleever's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleever scrambles back to his feet.
Cleever throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
A jab from Smith misses.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Cleever on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleever lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cleever fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Cleever lands with a nice body punch.
Cleever sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cleever takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Cleever counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good shot there by Smith.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleever connects with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Cleever blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Cleever tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleever looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith 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.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Cleever counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Smith off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cleever follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Smith was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
Miet Cleever decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1099 Cleever v Hanson
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Cleever misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cleever!
Miet Cleever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Hanson has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miet Cleever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
Hanson wants to stay close but Cleever steps back to make room for something. Hanson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cleever and Hanson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Miet Cleever thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritori flicks out a counter leg kick but Cleever steps away.
Ritori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Cleever saw that one coming.
Cleever seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Ritori.
Ritori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cleever checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ritori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cleever checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ritori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cleever throws a push kick but Ritori slaps the foot to one side.
Ritori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ritori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Ritori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ritori lands with a nice body punch.
Ritori slips under a jab from Cleever.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cleever.
Ritori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever scores with a jab. Ritori acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Wusan Ritori has been cut.
Ritori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cleever slips under a jab.
Cleever looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ritori throws the kick towards the body but Cleever avoids it.
Cleever was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Ritori connects with an inside leg kick.
Ritori takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#KD#
Cleever lands a left and a right that send Ritori crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleever thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cleever rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Cleever lands a left and a right that send Ritori crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleever thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Ritori is rocked!
Ritori gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cleever gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Miet Cleever 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:
GAMMA#1089 Ritori v Cleever
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick from Ritori is predictable there
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleever misses with a low kick as Ritori jumps back.
Cleever scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cleever scores with a body shot.
Ritori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cleever.
Cleever with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Ritori counters with a quick kick to the body but Cleever blocks it.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Ritori moves out of range easily.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Ritori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cleever has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritori.#T1#
Ritori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cleever momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritori jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Ritori. That snapped Cleever's head back.
A big left from Ritori misses.
Cleever throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ritori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cleever scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Cleever closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Ritori scores with a hook to the body.
Cleever works on Ritori's body with a couple of short punches.
Ritori is breathing heavily.
Cleever gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
Ritori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
A short right from Cleever.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cleever just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritori's brow.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritori.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritori or not.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Cleever blocks an uppercut.
Ritori misses with some punches.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritori prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cleever scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleever controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Cleever.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Ritori's ribcage. Ritori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cleever is working Ritori over against the cage.
Cleever lands an uppercut.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Cleever to work.
A nice left hand lands by Cleever.
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!
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Ritori avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
Cleever pushes Ritori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever lands a right hand.
Cleever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Ritori controls the action.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever lands a body shot.
Ritori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever lands a right hand.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Ritori blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleever lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritori misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ritori gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cleever gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Miet Cleever, 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:
GAMMA#1081 Zweihander v Deane
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cleever sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Cleever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleever.
Hanson feints the counter takedown.
Cleever throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleever! #SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura but Cleever is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleever is defending well. #SUB2#
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cleever 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.#T1##SUB2#
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cleever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cleever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cleever prevents Hanson from moving into mount.
Cleever is holding Hanson down, trying to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cleever's legs.
Cleever is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Hanson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cleever tries to escape but Hanson is in control.
Hanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Cleever manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cleever wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Cleever defends the submission attempt.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Cleever is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cleever has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cleever doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Cleever trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
Cleever is trying to stand.
Hanson prevents Cleever from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Cleever defends the submission attempt.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cleever's head. #SUB2#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Cleever is defending it quite comfortably.
Cleever gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Cleever blocks nicely.
Cleever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleever has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between Cleever's legs - danger averted.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hanson defending well as Cleever loads up on a big left hand.
And Hanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleever pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Cleever is defending well.
#T1#
Cleever moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Cleever is keeping the position.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanson won't allow Cleever to get back to his feet.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cleever has wrist control.
Cleever wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanson trying to move into half guard but instead Cleever has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleever is aware though and is defending well.
David Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleever not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Hanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cleever has picked Hanson up and slammed him! Hanson can't keep hold of the triangle and Cleever manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Cleever decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cleever's half guard.#SUB2#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cleever is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Cleever makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Cleever sizes up Hanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Cleever sprawls well.
Hanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Cleever appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cleever connects with the punch.#T4#
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleever's guard.#SUB2#
Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleever dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hanson working for a triangle but Cleever defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleever is aware though and is defending well.
Cleever content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Cleever throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hanson walks into a jab.
Cleever moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cleever throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Cleever thows a leg kick but Hanson checks it #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
Cleever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Cleever has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hanson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cleever breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cleever clinches.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleever smiles and moves away.
Cleever takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cleever wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleever dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hanson working for a triangle but Cleever defends it easily.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Cleever controlling him for the moment.
Hanson is striking from the bottom but Cleever uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Cleever stands up and beckons Hanson to join him on the feet.
Cleever takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Cleever swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cleever won't be happy with that.
Cleever is trying to get back to his feet.
Cleever holding on.#SUB2#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Hanson crashes against the mat.
Cleever wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson throwing strikes but Cleever manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cleever slows the pace down. #T4#
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Cleever stands up and beckons Hanson to his feet.
Cleever throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
Hanson passes Cleever's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cleever is looking to control Hanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleever avoid being mounted?
Cleever is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cleever has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1076 Bond v Rose
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Bonney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cleever.
Bonney scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleever should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
William H Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleever works Bonney's body with a nice hook.
Cleever fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
Bonney with a nice cross.
Cleever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Cleever flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonney steps away.
Bonney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonney misses with a body punch
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
Bonney throws a shot from downtown. Cleever moves away and avoids it.
Cleever looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleever manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Bonney misses with a left hand
and Cleever counters with a straight right hand.
Bonney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonney misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Cleever counters with a nice right hand that sends Bonney toppling to the canvas! Bonney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cleever finish him?!#T1#
Bonney throws an off balance right hand
and Cleever makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bonney walks into a jab.
Bonney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cleever misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cleever shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bonney takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cleever sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bonney bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 408 - Maki Vs Howard
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cleever slips a straight right by Boytsov.
Boytsov looks to clinch
and Cleever counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cleever.
Cleever fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cleever throws the left hand but Boytsov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov is looking to clinch.
Cleever half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Cleever gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
Boytsov looks winded!#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
A short left from Cleever.
Cleever gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.#BC#
Cleever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boytsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Look low, kick high! Cleever uses the oldest trick in the book to send Boytsov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Cleever is absolutely delighted - when Boytsov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miet Cleever!
A relieved looking Miet Cleever thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dmitry Boytsov spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't care'. |
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Event:
OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cleever scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cleever throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Cleever misses with a looping right.
Morgan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cleever throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Cleever lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Morgan punishes Cleever's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cleever has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Cleever.
Cleever lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cleever lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Cleever.
Morgan looks winded!
Cleever's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Cleever.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleever.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cleever lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cleever - that landed with a thud.
Cleever lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cleever working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever lands a body shot.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
Cleever blocking some punches.
Cleever is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
A short right from Cleever.
Cleever lands a left hand.
#ROC#Morgan is rocked!#T2#
Cleever throws a big uppercut that drops Morgan! More strikes from Cleever and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morgan lies dazed against the cage as Cleever celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
An out of breath Miet Cleever thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Cleever on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Godwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cleever has time to react.
Godwin 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.
Cleever misses with a left hand
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
Cleever connects with the punch.#CL2#
Godwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Godwin misses with a body punch.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Cleever avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
Cleever lands a body punch.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cleever breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleever paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Godwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Godwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cleever counters with a crisp right that sends Godwin to the canvas! Cleever follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab by Bispen.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever 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.
Cleever walks into a stiff left hand from Bispen.
Bispen tests Cleever's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bispen's corner calls for a 1-2. Bispen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cleever connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bispen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
Cleever tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Cleever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Cleever is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Bispen. Those never looked like landing.
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cleever counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleever tries a low kick but Bispen avoids it.#T1#
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever throws a head kick that misses.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bispen swinging wildly here.
Cleever misses with a head kick.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
Bispen throws a jab when Cleever was well out of range.
Bispen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cleever looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cleever tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cleever slips under a jab from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Bispen moves out of range easily.
Cleever throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bispen misses.#T2#
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Bispen as he connects with a hook.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bispen misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Bispen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cleever makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cleever connects with a body shot.
Cleever lands with a nice body punch.
Bispen looks winded!
Cleever's corner calls for a 1-2. Cleever obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bispen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cleever counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bispen thinking.
Cleever is looking to wear down Bispen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Bispen misses.
It looked like Cleever wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Cleever tries to score with a low kick but Bispen moves his leg out of the way.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Bispen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleever.
Nice uppercut lands for Bispen. That snapped Cleever's head back.
Bispen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleever defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cleever swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cleever takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bispen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Cleever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Cleever was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
A nice combination there by Cleever.
#CUT#It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen throws a series of punches but Cleever moves out of range.
Cleever lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bispen!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cleever. That's going to slow Bispen down.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Cleever takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
Cleever lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleever throws a body punch but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cleever cracks Bispen with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen throws a body punch but Cleever moves out of range.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleever manages to avoid it.
Cleever avoids the body shot from Bispen.
Bispen scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cleever lunges at Bispen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bispen's hand.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Bispen.
Bispen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bispen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bispen connects with a right hand. Cleever shakes it off.
Cleever tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bispen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen misses with a double jab
and Cleever counters with a nice body shot.
Bispen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever walks into a left hand.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Bispen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cleever ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Cleever digs a good hook to Bispen's body.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Cleever lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleever is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bispen scores with a decent looking hook.
Bispen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cleever momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cleever.
Cleever waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispen.
Bispen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cleever finds it's way round the side to connect with Bispen's head.
Bispen looks to land a combination but Cleever avoids it well.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
Cleever throws a hook but Bispen avoids it easily.
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan Bispen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cleever connects with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever slips a straight right by Bispen.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
and Cleever counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleever looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleever moves away.
Cleever throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bispen slips a jab and a cross from Cleever.
Bispen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bispen dips to his left and cracks Cleever with an uppercut!
Cleever has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cleever there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bispen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cleever throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bispen misses with a two punch combination.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleever jabs Bispen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bispen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Cleever moves away and avoids it.
Cleever appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cleever is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cleever moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Bispen looks to land a combination. Cleever sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cleever misses the body punch
and Bispen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleever throws a leg kick which misses Bispen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bispen tries to avoid it.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bispen throws a hook but Cleever blocks it.
Cleever looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Cleever moved out of range nicely.
Bispen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bispen checks a leg kick.
Bispen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Cleever moved out of range.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Cleever avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
Bispen misses with a right hand
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Bispen misses. #T4#
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Cleever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cleever throws an off balance right hand
and Cleever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever lands a nice hook to Bispen's body. Bispen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleever moves away.
Nice shot by Cleever.
Cleever scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cleever lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cleever takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
Cleever lunges at Bispen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bispen's hand.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Cleever moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bispen lands a really nice looking cross but Cleever seems unphased.
Cleever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
As Bispen backs away, Cleever returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bispen lands a really nice looking cross but Cleever seems unphased.
#KD#
Cleever lands a big head kick that sends Bispen tumbling to the mat! Cleever takes a step backwards and waves Bispen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bispen is rocked!
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
Bispen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bispen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Cleever lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen seems to have recovered his senses.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispen throws a hook but Cleever blocks it.
Bispen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bispen throws a hook but Cleever avoids it easily.
Cleever scores with a body shot.
Cleever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bispen manages to avoid it.
Cleever takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Cleever scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Cleever clinches up against the cage.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Bispen avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cleever scores with a shot to the side of Bispen's head.
Cleever blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever lands a damaging elbow.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Bispen is trying to break free.
Bispen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bispen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever tries a body shot but Bispen blocks it.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Bispen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cleever.
Bispen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bispen looks to land a combination but Cleever avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen throws a hook but Cleever avoids it easily.
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cleever tried to counter with a leg kick but Bispen avoided it.
Cleever fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bispen is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cleever.
Cleever wants to slow Bispen down by chopping away at his legs.
Bispen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Bispen throws a hook but Cleever avoids it easily.
Bispen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miet Cleever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.
Bispen lands a really nice looking cross but Cleever seems unphased.
Ivan Bispen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cleever counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cleever swings for the body but Bispen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Bispen finds it's target.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleever manages to avoid it.
Cleever staying out of range there.
Cleever is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bispen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cleever counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleever takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but Cleever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever counters with a three punch combo that has Bispen backing up. Bispen nods at Cleever to acknowledge the strikes.
Bispen misses with a hook.
Bispen lands a body shot.
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!
Cleever with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Bispen misses with a wild body shot.
Cleever throws a series of punches but Bispen avoids them all with ease.
Bispen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleever gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cleever.
Cleever tries to clinch but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen digs a good hook to Cleever's body.
Cleever misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bispen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cleever scores with a hook to the body. Bispen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cleever jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bispen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Bispen!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Bispen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Cleever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuorempi manages to avoid it.
Nuorempi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuorempi moves out of range as Cleever throws a body kick.
Nuorempi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cleever throws a nice looking combination but Nuorempi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Nuorempi lands.
Cleever throws a right hand that misses
and Nuorempi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleever connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cleever throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miet Cleever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi scores with a shot to the body.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuorempi scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Cleever looks to land a right hand but Nuorempi moved out of range.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
It looked like Cleever wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuorempi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Cleever swings for the body but Nuorempi moves out of range.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
Cleever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Cleever closes the distance and pushes Nuorempi back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cleever scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever 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.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever lands an elbow inside that Nuorempi shrugs off.
Nuorempi lands a body shot. #T2#
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is trying to drag Cleever to the mat but Cleever just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi blocks an elbow strike from Cleever.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cleever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleever tries to land a leg kick but Nuorempi saw it coming and moves away.
Cleever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuorempi throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cleever on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut.
Cleever fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nuorempi just manages to avoid it.
Cleever comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nuorempi throws a nice looking combination but Cleever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Nuorempi has closed the distance and engaged Cleever in a clinch.
#T3#
Cleever scores with a hook to the body.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Cleever pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever tries a knee to the head but Nuorempi blocks it.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cleever.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Cleever is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
Cleever creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nuorempi's defenses.
Cleever working aggressively here.
#T4#
Cleever is working Nuorempi over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nuorempi pushes Cleever back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Cleever breaks from the clinch.
Cleever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cleever takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleever misses with an uppercut.
Nuorempi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleever throws a solid leg kick but Nuorempi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cleever.
Cleever's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuorempi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleever scrambles back to his feet.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi avoids the body shot from Cleever.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suutari Nuorempi's cut.
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#
Nuorempi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuorempi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Nuorempi moves out of range easily.
Nuorempi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleever at a distance.
Cleever moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleever thows a leg kick but Nuorempi checks it #TD2#
and Nuorempi counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi won't allow Cleever to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nuorempi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nuorempi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cleever tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleever is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Nuorempi postures up.
Cleever keeping moving, preventing Nuorempi from controlling successfully.
Cleever is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nuorempi wants to pass the guard but Cleever is keeping the position.
Cleever being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuorempi stops Cleever from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuorempi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cleever can pounce on him.
#CL#
Cleever instigates a clinch. #T2#
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Miet Cleever has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleever.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleever controls his hands.
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuorempi avoids a wild elbow strike from Cleever.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Cleever. #T3#
Cleever pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land.
Cleever blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Cleever breaks from the clinch.
Cleever misses with a hook
enabling Nuorempi to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleever slips a straight right by Nuorempi.
Cleever lands a really nice looking cross but Nuorempi seems unphased.
Nuorempi jabs at Cleever's body.
Nuorempi blocks a head kick by Cleever.
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever misses with a looping right.#T4#
No luck for Nuorempi with that takedown attempt.
Cleever throws a series of punches but Nuorempi avoids them all with ease.
Nuorempi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cleever throws out a leg kick but Nuorempi moves out of range and Cleever only half commits.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuorempi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuorempi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miet Cleever will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Cleever lands with a right hand.
Cleever throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuorempi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cleever gets tackled into the cage by Nuorempi. Nuorempi maintains the clinch.
Cleever tries to break the clinch but Nuorempi is controlling the position.
Cleever working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a right hand. #T1#
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi blocks an elbow strike from Cleever.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Cleever throws an elbow but it misses.
Cleever misses with an elbow strike.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi. #BC#
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuorempi is looking to clinch.
Cleever connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Cleever tries to clinch up but Nuorempi circles away and keeps his distance.
Cleever is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nuorempi moves away from the strike by Cleever.
Nuorempi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi throws a shot to the body.
Cleever thows a leg kick but Nuorempi checks it
and Nuorempi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleever ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleever takes a swing at Nuorempi's ribcage but misses.
Nuorempi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##CL#
Cleever pushes Nuorempi up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cleever.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleever tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuorempi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Nuorempi's ribcage. Nuorempi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuorempi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Cleever presses Nuorempi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Cleever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Cleever lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuorempi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuorempi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Miet Cleever did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cleever's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Cleever scores with the left hand. Nuorempi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cleever lands the left hand.
Nuorempi throws a lazy right hand but Cleever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuorempi slips under a jab.#CL2#
Nuorempi has managed to clinch.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever is leaning against Nuorempi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever gets through Nuorempi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Nuorempi is rocked!
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
Nuorempi tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever cracks Nuorempi with a nice body shot.
Cleever lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nuorempi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Cleever has Nuorempi pressed against the cage. He pushes Nuorempi back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cleever throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nuorempi crashing to the floor! Cleever piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nuorempi is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Miet Cleever thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Cleever tries a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Cleever appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleever was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cleever misses with a low kick as Torres jumps back.
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Cleever is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torres.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Torres has been cut.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever takes one to the side of the head.
Torres 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.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever counters with a huge left! Torres is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cleever isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Torres from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cleever!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
A relieved looking Miet Cleever thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Cleever stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cleever tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleever moves forwards but Klimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Klimov cracks Cleever with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klimov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cleever wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleever misses with a left hand
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimov 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.#CL#
Cleever darts in and clinches Klimov up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Klimov looks winded!
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cleever scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
Cleever lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cleever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Klimov misses.#CL#
Cleever moves into the clinch successfully.
Cleever works on Klimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cleever lands a left hand.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Cleever scores with a hook to the body.
Cleever tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever. #BC#
Cleever's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleever fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cleever misses with a body shot.
Cleever cracks a nice hook into Klimov's ribs.#KD#
Cleever lands a big head kick that sends Klimov tumbling to the mat! Cleever takes a step backwards and waves Klimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Klimov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Enokentiy Klimov has been cut.
Cleever flashes Klimov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Klimov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Klimov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cleever punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Cleever scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cleever keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Cleever looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a jab when Cleever was well out of range.
Cleever falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai connects with a right hand. Cleever shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Cleever slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Cleever is out of range.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Cleever's head.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cleever.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cleever rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Cleever prevents Chai from breaking the clinch.
Cleever has Chai pressed against the cage, preventing Chai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Good body shot from Cleever.
#BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleever lands with a nice body punch.
Cleever throws a one two combo.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Cleever's head but Cleever sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cleever doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Cleever moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Cleever working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Cleever counters with a nice right hand that sends Chai toppling to the canvas! Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cleever finish him?!
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cleever fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleever.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai throws a leg kick but Cleever checks it.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleever keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#T2##KD2#
Cleever cracks Chai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cleever finish him?
#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cleever engages and cracks Chai with a massive lead left hook - Chai tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cleever is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miet Cleever!
A very excited looking Miet Cleever made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cleever.
Cleever staying out of range there.
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Cleever wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Cleever with an uppercut!
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Petrov lands a body shot.
Cleever thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Cleever does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleever lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cleever fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a kick to the body.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Cleever slips the punch.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Cleever moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Cleever misses its intended target.
Cleever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cleever blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cleever's hands.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cleever counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Cleever. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cleever.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cleever drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Cleever's head.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleever or not. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov jabs at Cleever's body.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Cleever's head back.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov misses with a hook. Cleever ducked under it nicely.
Cleever tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleever moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cleever is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Cleever steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrov. That one must have hurt.
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Cleever gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Cleever gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cleever throws out the jab.
Cleever misses with a kick to the body
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov with a hook.#T1#
Cleever is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov with a hook.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleever lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
#T2#
Cleever throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Cleever throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
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!
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Cleever slips a jab from Petrov.#T3#
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Cleever drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Cleever blocks an uppercut.
Petrov has Cleever pushed against the cage.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cleever.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Cleever. Cleever maintains the clinch. #T4#
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Cleever throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cleever's knee momentarily.
Petrov slips under a jab from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a combination
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Cleever's front leg but catches the back leg as Cleever tries to avoid it.
A big left from Petrov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cleever is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Cleever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cleever staying out of range there.
Petrov takes a swing at Cleever's ribcage but misses.
Cleever swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Cleever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleever shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cleever stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cleever tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov is looking to slow Cleever down with leg kicks.
Cleever has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.#CUT#That has opened up Miet Cleever's cut even more.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Cleever's body. Cleever takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Petrov jabs at Cleever's body.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cleever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleever walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws the kick towards the body but Cleever avoids it.#T3#
Cleever uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cleever in his tracks. #CUT#The cut above Miet Cleever's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cleever takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cleever wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Cleever is rocked!
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Cleever has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Cleever's head back.
Cleever takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cleever moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleever doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov slips a jab from Cleever.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleever manages to avoid it.
Cleever swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
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.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Cleever misses the target.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Cleever misses.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cleever.
Cleever lands a body shot.
Cleever staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Cleever looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming. #T1#
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Cleever drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cleever takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Cleever.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Cleever misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.#T2##CL2#
Cleever has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a body punch.
Cleever is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleever or not.
Cleever tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Petrov connects with a jab.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cleever stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Cleever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrov lands with a right hand. #CUT#Miet Cleever's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Cleever tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleever throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Cleever's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cleever closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleever tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov had his way with Miet Cleever in that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Cleever tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Cleever misses with a straight left.
Cleever moves away from the strike by Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleever was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cleever wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov throws a quick counter head kick but Cleever was just out of range.#T1#
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cleever walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a hook but Cleever blocks it.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cleever lands with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Cleever is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cleever takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cleever throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cleever throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cleever scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cleever throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cleever misses with a head kick.
Cleever takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a body punch but Cleever moves out of range.
Miet Cleever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Cleever slips a straight right by Petrov.#CL2#
Cleever closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Petrov is trying to push Cleever away but Cleever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Cleever is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Petrov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleever throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Cleever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Cleever shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Cleever moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
AVKT 26: Silence Your Foes
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleever.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
Cleever misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleever delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in and bounces Cleever off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Cleever blocks nicely.
Cleever is pulling down on Hanma's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanma, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
Cleever looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleever, not yet. #T1#
Hanma wants to control from the top but Cleever keeps moving.
Hanma has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hanma is fighting to break Cleever's control of his arms but Cleever is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cleever wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cleever knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanma on the ground.
Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanma is controlling him. #SUB2#
Hanma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cleever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Cleever keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Cleever pushes Hanma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cleever slips a jab from Hanma.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma lands a nice hook to Cleever's body. Cleever takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Cleever circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Cleever was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanma.
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Cleever. That snapped Hanma's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Cleever's ribs.
Cleever defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma lands a jab to Cleever's midsection.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Cleever is avoiding it.
Hanma lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Cleever lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma slips a straight right by Cleever.
Cleever avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Cleever.
#CL2#
Hanma rushes Cleever and presses him up against the cage.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands a body punch.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma trying to control the position but instead, Cleever has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hanma into the cage.
Cleever pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Cleever scores with a hook to the body.
Hanma looks winded!
Hanma letting Cleever take a breather here.#BC#
Cleever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Cleever throws a counter high kick but Hanma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cleever keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
Hanma throws a sloppy body shot
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Cleever counters with a nice body kick.
Cleever jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma misses with a double jab.
Cleever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cleever thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Miet Cleever will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cleever connects with a single shot there.
Cleever keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma misses with the combination.
Cleever throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Hanma throws a body punch but Cleever moves out of range.
Hanma throws out a leg kick but Cleever moves out of range and Hanma only half commits.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cleever rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Cleever.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Cleever swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Cleever.
Cleever takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Cleever does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleever throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Cleever takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cleever is able to avoid easily.
Hanma misses with a double jab
and Cleever counters with a left to the body.
Cleever lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanma fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Cleever comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Cleever does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleever appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Hanma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleever.
Cleever lands a jab to the nose.
Miet Cleever is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Cleever shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cleever throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Cleever on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Cleever throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
Cleever dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanma or perhaps it was just good defense by Cleever, which made it look bad. #T4#
Cleever uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cleever counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cleever cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a body shot.
Cleever lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever misses with a head kick.
Hanma works Cleever's body with a nice hook.
Hanma misses with a double jab.
Cleever misses with an uppercut.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Cleever.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cleever avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cleever throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Cleever scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Cleever.
Hanma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Cleever misses its target.
Cleever scores with a body shot.
Cleever is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Cleever throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cleever counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleever cracks Hanma with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Miet Cleever 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:
AVKT 21: Colossal Impact
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Voorhees throws a jab when Cleever was well out of range.
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever moves away from the strike by Voorhees.
Voorhees misses with a hook
and Cleever counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jason Voorhees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleever misses with a hook.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleever lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voorhees swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voorhees takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voorhees misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Cleever counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cleever.
Voorhees has had enough of the clinch but Cleever keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Cleever.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voorhees looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cleever manages to break the clinch.
Voorhees throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Cleever counters with a crisp right hand that drops Voorhees! Cleever lets Voorhees back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Voorhees is rocked!
Voorhees throws an off balance right hand
and Cleever rattles Voorhees with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Voorhees tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cleever dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Voorhees stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Miet Cleever made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AVKT 17: Masters of Disaster
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Auston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Auston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cleever swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Cleever misses its target.
Auston throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Auston throws a low kick but Cleever avoids it.
As Auston looks to move away, Cleever throws a big counter combo but Auston just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Auston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cleever 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.
Still in the clinch, Auston scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Cleever breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Auston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Auston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cleever. That did some damage!
Auston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auston misses with a low kick as Cleever jumps back.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever takes a swing at Auston's ribcage but misses.
Robbie Auston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Auston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Cleever misses with a hook.
Cleever throws a poor cross that misses
and Auston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Auston tries to work over Cleever's front leg with a kick but Cleever checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cleever darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Auston has been cut.
Cleever throws a leg kick that misses.
Cleever throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Auston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Auston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Auston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Auston is looking to chop away at Cleever's legs.
Auston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Cleever tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Auston has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Auston is looking to chop away at Cleever's legs.
Cleever misses with a lunging right hand
and Auston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Auston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Auston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Auston tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cleever.
Auston tries a low kick but Cleever avoids it.
Cleever throws a nice looking combination but Auston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Auston lands a slapping body shot.
Auston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Auston misses with a low kick.
Cleever checks a leg kick.
Auston throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleever punishes Auston's body with a nice straight punch.
Cleever blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Auston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cleever. That did some damage!
Cleever throws a hook but Auston blocks it.
Cleever throws a body punch but Auston moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Auston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cleever blocks a jab.
A big left from Auston misses.
Auston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Auston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleever was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cleever throws out a loose jab but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Cleever as he checks the leg kick.
Auston slips under a jab from Cleever.
Auston with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Auston looks to land a left hand but Cleever moved out of range nicely.
Auston moves in looking to clinch but Cleever pushes him off.
Cleever seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cleever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Auston throws out the jab.
Auston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cleever swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Auston.
Auston tries to clinch up but Cleever circles away and keeps his distance.
Auston misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Auston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Auston misses with a low kick as Cleever jumps back.
Auston blocks a jab.
Auston feints a counter leg kick.
Auston scores with a jab.
Auston throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Auston dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Auston misses with a leg kick.
Cleever swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Auston throws a low kick, looking for Cleever's leg but Cleever calmly moves out of range.
Auston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cleever ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Auston. #CL2#
Auston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Auston lands an uppercut.
Cleever lands a left hand that snaps the head of Auston backwards. #BC#
Cleever breaks from the clinch.
Auston misses with a leg kick
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Cleever blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Auston. #T1#
Cleever lands with an uppercut that bounces Auston off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Auston.
Auston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cleever blocks a jab.
It looked like Cleever was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Auston.
Auston looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Auston.
A low kick lands for Auston.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Auston lands a leg kick that knocks Cleever off balance momentarily.
Auston moves away from the strike by Cleever.
Cleever is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cleever scores with a jab. Auston acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Robbie Auston's cut even more.
Cleever blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Auston with a nice calf kick.
Auston lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Auston moves out of range easily.
Auston misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Auston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Auston misses with a low kick.
Cleever's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Auston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleever scrambles back to his feet.
Auston looks to clinch
and Cleever counters with a good, hard body kick but Auston shrugs it off.
Cleever throws the left hand but Auston avoids the punch easily.
Auston lands with a kick to the temple. Cleever shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Auston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Auston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Auston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cleever listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Auston moves away.
Nice cross by Cleever.#CUT#The cut above Robbie Auston's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Auston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleever's sensitive parts.
Auston looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
As Auston looks to move away, Cleever throws a big counter combo but Auston just gets out of the way.
Auston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cleever.
Cleever pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Auston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robbie Auston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Auston wants to clinch but Cleever slips to the side
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Auston throws a leg kick but Cleever moved away.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cleever avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cleever is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Cleever listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#Robbie Auston's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
BOOM! Cleever lands a beautiful left hook that drops Auston. Auston tries to recover but Cleever is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Auston lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
Miet Cleever seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Cleever cracks Castiana with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Ramon Castiana has been cut.
Cleever 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.
Castiana misses with a lunging right hand
and Castiana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castiana doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab.
Castiana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cleever counters with a left to the body.
Castiana misses with a takedown attempt
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
Miet Cleever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Castiana.
Cleever lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Ramon Castiana's cut even more.#KD#
Cleever feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castiana sprawling to the canvas! Castiana rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cleever finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castiana manages to avoid it.#KD#
Cleever drops Castiana with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Castiana looks back up at him and smiles so Cleever waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Castiana is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ramon Castiana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castiana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleever.
Cleever thuds a left hand into Castiana's body.
Castiana's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Castiana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
BOOM! Cleever lands a beautiful left hook that drops Castiana. Castiana tries to recover but Cleever is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Castiana lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever is the new light heavyweight champion!
Miet Cleever decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
AVKT 10: Bloody Valentine's
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cleever throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Jaska stumbling backwards into the cage! Jaska bounces back off the cage towards Cleever, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cleever lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cleever celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever 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.
In defeat, Taistelu Jaska stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'. |
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Event:
HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vale Queiroz looks for the body kick but Cleever saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vale Queiroz circles away quickly and effectively.
Vale Queiroz is looking to counter punch.
Cleever throws a lazy uppercut
and Vale Queiroz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale Queiroz lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vale Queiroz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Cleever looks to land a right hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab to the body.
Cleever looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a push kick but Cleever slaps the foot to one side.
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Cleever moves into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleever backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Miet Cleever's cut even more.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleever.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleever working aggressively here.
Cleever scores with a shoulder strike.
Cleever lands a right hand.
Cleever lands a body shot.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Cleever takes a shot to the head.
Cleever scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Cleever has Vale Queiroz pressed against the cage, preventing Vale Queiroz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Vale Queiroz manages to break the clinch.
Cleever takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
A head kick misses from Cleever.
Cleever moves to clinch but Vale Queiroz breaks away
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice leg kick.
Cleever misses with a looping right.
Cleever throws a leg kick but Vale Queiroz checks it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cleever connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a looping left.
Cleever unleashes a big counter combination but Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vale Queiroz misses with a looping left.#T4#
Vale Queiroz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cleever misses with a left hand
and Vale Queiroz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vale Queiroz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab to the body.
Vale Queiroz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleever looks winded!
Nice cross by Vale Queiroz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T5#
The fighters circle, before Vale Queiroz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cleever's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Vale Queiroz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Erasmo Vale Queiroz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Arthur misses with a takedown
and Cleever counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleever avoids the body shot from Arthur.
Arthur has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Cleever counters with a nice right hand that sends Arthur toppling to the canvas! Arthur scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cleever finish him?!#ROC#Arthur is rocked!
Arthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cleever. Cleever obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever lands a jab to Arthur's midsection.
Arthur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cleever counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miet Cleever!
A very excited looking Miet Cleever rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HFC 48: Nuorempi vs Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Cleever was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ross.
Cleever avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleever moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleever.
Cleever tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Ross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ross scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Cleever drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
#T1#
Cleever working aggressively here.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Ross.
Ross blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleever.
Ross blocking some punches.
Ross misses with a body punch.
Cleever tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Ross.
Cleever 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.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Cleever stalling the fight.
#T2#
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cleever.
Cleever lands with a left to the head.
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!
Cleever is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ross can't break the clinch.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cleever scores with a hook to the body.
Ross looks winded!
Cleever stalls.
Cleever lands a body punch.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
Cleever has Ross pushed against the cage.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cleever scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleever scores with a shoulder strike.
Cleever tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever lands a body shot.
Cleever tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Cleever lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ross backwards. #T4#
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Cleever takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cleever counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Cleever scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Cleever has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cleever scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Ross is rocked!
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Ross.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Ross blocking some punches.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Ross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleever fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ross throws a combination that misses
and Cleever counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleever moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Cleever has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ross blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleever.
#T1#
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
Cleever stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miet Cleever has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleever blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleever lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ross to his knees! Cleever keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
A very excited looking Miet Cleever rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Holden Ross was interviewed post fight and said 'gg'. |
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Event:
HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Gevorgyan misses with a looping right.
Gevorgyan looks to land a right hand but Cleever moved out of range.
Gevorgyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Cleever.
That kick from Cleever tenderised Gevorgyan's leg. Gevorgyan is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Cleever fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gevorgyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Gevorgyan avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Gevorgyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gevorgyan blocking some punches.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Gevorgyan controls his hands.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gevorgyan backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Gevorgyan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
Cleever keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gevorgyan's efforts to push away.
Cleever is working Gevorgyan over against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Gevorgyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Gevorgyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gevorgyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleever tries to work over Gevorgyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gevorgyan prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Gevorgyan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cleever seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gevorgyan can turn it around.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gevorgyan takes a shot to the head.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Gevorgyan.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Gevorgyan avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
A short left from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gevorgyan is trying to stall.
Gevorgyan is looking to control Cleever's arms but Cleever gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gevorgyan has his back to the cage.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gevorgyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleever. #ROC#Gevorgyan is rocked!
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Gevorgyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Gevorgyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gevorgyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cleever is keeping busy.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Come on Cleever - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Gevorgyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleever cracks Gevorgyan with a nice body shot.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Gevorgyan.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gevorgyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Cleever throws a big uppercut that drops Gevorgyan! More strikes from Cleever and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gevorgyan lies dazed against the cage as Cleever celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 29: Ilmarinen vs Jackson
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Skoromniy tests Cleever's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skoromniy looks to land a combination. Cleever sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skoromniy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Igor Skoromniy has been cut.
Cleever throws a jab but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Skoromniy to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleever misses with a hook.
Skoromniy misses with a hook. Cleever ducked under it nicely.
Cleever closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skoromniy stuns Cleever with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skoromniy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skoromniy connects with a body shot that sends Cleever's belly button to the back.
Cleever closes the distance but Skoromniy moves to the side
and Skoromniy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleever looks to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cleever tries to move into range but Skoromniy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skoromniy throws a right hand that misses
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Skoromniy misses with a few strikes there.
Cleever let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Skoromniy throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy sizes up Cleever with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Skoromniy.
Cleever has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cleever there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Cleever misses.
Cleever lands a slapping body shot.
Cleever swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Skoromniy staying out of range there.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cleever punishes Skoromniy's body with a nice straight punch.
Skoromniy throws a lazy right hand but Cleever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skoromniy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Skoromniy connects with the punch.
Skoromniy misses with the combination.
#T4#
Skoromniy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cleever in his tracks.
Skoromniy misses with a wild combination.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor Skoromniy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleever wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Skoromniy misses.
Cleever wants to counter the offense by Skoromniy and move into the clinch position.
Skoromniy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a jab.
Skoromniy throws the left hand but Cleever avoids the punch easily.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever swings for the body but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Igor Skoromniy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Cleever has closed the distance and engaged Skoromniy in a clinch.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever. #T1#
Skoromniy takes a shot to the head.
Cleever digs a right hand into Skoromniy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skoromniy's gas tank.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Cleever improves position.
Skoromniy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Cleever's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Skoromniy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleevers head.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever takes a shot to the head.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleever works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skoromniy is trying to push Cleever away but Cleever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Cleever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Miet Cleever seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skoromniy scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Skoromniy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Cleever.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Skoromniy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever gets through Skoromniy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cleever tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cleever throws a right and a left that Skoromniy avoids nicely.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
It seemed like Cleever was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleever lands with a straight right. Skoromniy didn't see that one coming.
Cleever takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Cleever gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever lands a left hand.
#T1#
Cleever working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Cleever.
A short right from Cleever.
Cleever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cleever.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cleever is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
#T3#
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleever.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
Cleever throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skoromniys head.
Skoromniy has Cleever pushed against the cage.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miet Cleever is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Cleever.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy. #T4#
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Skoromniy is looking to control Cleever's arms but Cleever gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skoromniy has his back to the cage.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cleever presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor Skoromniy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cleever has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever wins by unanimous decision!
Miet Cleever decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 20: Skoromniy vs Nuorempi
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Cleever looks to land a right hand but Sextius moved out of range.
Sextius only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sextius just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sextius.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cleever darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sextius scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleever should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Sextius scores with a kick to the body.
Toutius Sextius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleever throws a body punch but Sextius moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius throws an off balance right hand
and Cleever counters with a straight right hand.
Sextius swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Cleever counters with a nice right hand that sends Sextius toppling to the canvas! Sextius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cleever finish him?!#ROC#Sextius is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever tries to clinch
and Sextius counters with a good low kick that Cleever was not able to check. #T1#
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sextius moves away.
Sextius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sextius throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Cleever counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sextius! Cleever lets Sextius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sextius is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Sextius looks to land a combination but Cleever avoids it well.
Sextius seems to have recovered his senses.
Sextius lands a jab to the nose.
Sextius moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleever tries to clinch but Sextius is having none of it.
Sextius throws a hook but Cleever blocks it.#KD#
Cleever drops Sextius with a beautiful combination! Sextius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleever is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Toutius Sextius has been cut.
Cleever 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.#T2#
Sextius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cleever momentarily.
Cleever cracks Sextius with a left hook right on the temple and Sextius goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cleever lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sextius is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miet Cleever!
A very excited looking Miet Cleever rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
YBT- Syd
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Godwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cleever tries to avoid it but Godwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cleever to the ground. Cleever escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Cleever looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleever wants to stand up but Godwin manages to regain full guard.
Godwin controls Cleever momentarily but Cleever frees himself. #SUB2#
Godwin looking for a guillotine here but Cleever defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Godwin trying to control the position.
Godwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Godwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cleever moves in looking to clinch but Godwin pushes him off.#TD2#
Godwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Godwin staying calm.#T2#
Godwin tries to stand but Cleever is controlling his head.
Cleever is trying to control Godwin's posture but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin trying to control the position but Cleever is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A control attempt from Cleever but he's now mounted!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janko Godwin.
I think Godwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Janko Godwin!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Janko Godwin!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin wins by unanimous decision! |
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