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Event:
TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs misses with a takedown attempt
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Combs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud slaps away a takedown attempt from Combs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Combs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Cloud misses.
A little jabbing left from Combs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Combs misses with a looping right.
Combs defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand.
Combs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Combs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs lands the left hand.
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Combs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cloud looks to land a combination but Combs avoids it well.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Combs is out of range.
Combs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Combs looks for the body kick but Cloud saw that one coming. #T1#
Cloud throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Combs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
Combs defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand.
Combs throws a right hand that misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloud misses with a looping right.
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Combs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Combs misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cloud slips under a jab.
Cloud misses with a hook
and Combs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cloud misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Combs! But no joy.
Cloud drops his hands momentarily and Combs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cloud is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Combs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch lands to the side of Cloud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Combs tries to clinch but Cloud moves away
letting Cloud counter with a right hand. #T2#
Cloud misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Combs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
A big left from Cloud misses.
Nice defenses there by Cloud.
Cloud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Combs lands a nice hook to Cloud's body. Cloud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Cloud slips under a jab.
Cloud drops his hands momentarily and Combs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Combs counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
Combs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Combs is out of range.
Combs misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Cloud slips a jab from Combs.
An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Combs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Combs.
Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Combs.
Combs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cloud takes a swing at Combs's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Cloud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Combs moves out of range of the strikes.
Combs with a poor takedown
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Combs.
Cloud blocks a jab.
Combs scores with a nice right hand.
Cloud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Combs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Combs. #T4#
Combs throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Cloud moves out of range as Combs throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Combs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloud misses with a double jab.
Combs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Combs misses with a body shot.
Combs throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Combs misses.
Cloud lands with a nice body punch.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Combs.
Combs slips under a jab from Cloud.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot. #T5#
Combs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Cloud misses with a body shot
and Combs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cloud misses with a straight left.
Cloud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Combs's hands.
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Combs misses with a takedown attempt - Cloud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by Combs.
Cloud throws out a loose jab but Combs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Combs throws out a counter right but Cloud avoids it with no problem.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Cloud takes a swing at Combs's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Combs! But no joy.
Combs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cloud had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Combs.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Combs.
#T6#
Cloud slips a jab from Combs.
Cloud cracks Combs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cloud misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Combs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs throwing strikes from guard but Cloud blocks nicely.
Combs is looking to work some ground and pound but Cloud has wrist control.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloud pulls Combs in close to prevent any damage.
Cloud keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully. #T7#
Combs throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Combs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Combs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cloud's head.
Combs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Combs is just out of range.
Cloud cracks Combs with an open hand slap.
Cloud tries to bum rush Combs with a series of wild strikes but Combs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Combs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Combs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cloud tries to avoid it but Combs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cloud to the ground. Cloud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T8#
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Combs.
Combs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Combs staying out of range there.
Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Combs.
Cloud scores with a decent looking hook.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.
Cloud is looking to counter the offense by Combs and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
Combs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cloud with a body shot.
Combs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cloud checks it well.
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Combs's shoulder, as Combs tries to avoid the shot.
Combs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Combs.
#T9#
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Combs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cloud with a nice cross.
Cloud misses with a hook.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Combs.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Combs moves away.
Combs jabs Cloud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cloud lands with a good body shot.
Combs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Combs.
Cloud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Combs.
Combs misses with a low kick.
Cloud misses with an uppercut.
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 Robby Cloud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timothy Combs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cloud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cloud throws the left hand but Combs avoids the punch easily.
Cloud digs a good hook to Combs's body.
Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Combs was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud.
Combs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Combs lands an overhand right.
Combs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cloud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Combs is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Combs misses.
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Cloud slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud throws a jab but it's blocked by Combs.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Combs under the eye.#T1#
Cloud throws a jab but it's blocked by Combs.
Combs moves out of range as Cloud strikes.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Combs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Combs cracks Cloud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Combs drops his hands momentarily and Cloud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cloud avoids a kick to the body.
Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cloud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Combs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Combs misses with an uppercut.
Combs with a nice cross.
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Combs's shoulder, as Combs tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Cloud throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Combs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
Combs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cloud defends it well.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Combs.
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Cloud slips the punch.
Combs throws the kick towards the body but Cloud avoids it.
Combs is looking to chop away at Cloud's legs.
Cloud leaves Combs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cloud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cloud misses with a combination
and Combs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robby Cloud is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Cloud misses with a straight left.
Cloud blocks the body kick.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Combs.
Cloud is looking to counter punch.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Combs.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Combs.
Cloud slips under a jab.
Combs takes one on the button.
Cloud moves out of range of the strikes.
Cloud throwing a counter right hand but Combs manages to avoid it.
Combs looks to throw the jab but Cloud is out of range.
Cloud throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Combs looks to throw the jab but Cloud is out of range. #T4#
Combs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cloud misses with a looping left.
Cloud throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Combs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloud is trying to maintain the position but Combs is very close to passing his half guard.
Combs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cloud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Combs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Combs is looking to take a break and control but Cloud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cloud is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Combs jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Combs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cloud has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cloud wants to control but Combs postures up.#T5#
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cloud keeps working. #SUB2#
Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cloud tries to improve position but can't.
Cloud has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Combs trying to control the action but Cloud is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloud is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Combs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cloud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Combs is working away from the top position though.
Cloud wants to improve his position but Combs is controlling well.
#T7#
Cloud wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Combs is just content to waste time from the top position. Cloud takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Combs wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Combs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud misses with a left hand
and Combs counters with a nice uppercut.
Combs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Combs.
Cloud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T8#
Combs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Combs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Combs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Combs with a jab.
Cloud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Combs has time to react.
Cloud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Combs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Combs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Combs.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Combs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cloud won't be happy with that.
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!
Combs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Combs working the ground and pound.#T9##SUB2#
Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Combs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cloud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Combs on the ground.
Combs throws an elbow but Cloud slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cloud is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Combs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cloud is controlling Combs's trapped leg to prevent Combs from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timothy Combs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timothy Combs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Combs just misses with a punch to the body.
Combs 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.
Combs slips a jab from Cloud.
Nice straight punches there by Combs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Combs.
Combs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Combs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cloud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Combs. Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Combs finds it's way through Cloud's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Cloud finds it's target.
Cloud throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Combs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cloud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cloud scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Cloud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Combs misses with a hook.
Cloud blocks a low kick nicely.
Cloud throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Combs.
Cloud throws a big shot that misses.
Combs goes for a double leg but Cloud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cloud continues to drive forward.
Combs scores with a body shot.
Combs just misses with a punch to the body.
Combs moves out of range as Cloud strikes.
Cloud throws a body punch but Combs moves out of range.
Combs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A big left from Cloud misses.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Combs is out of range.
Combs misses with a leg kick.
Combs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud connects with a body shot.
Cloud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Combs's head backwards.
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!
Combs throws a big shot that misses.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Combs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Combs trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Combs stopping the sweep attempt from Cloud.#T3#
Cloud trying to keep a closed guard but Combs is proving a slippery customer.
Combs throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Combs 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Combs.
Cloud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cloud lands a jab to Combs's midsection.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cloud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Combs. That snapped Cloud's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Cloud.
Combs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud.
Combs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cloud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Combs.
Combs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Combs there as he acknowledges the shot.#T5#
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Combs is out of range.
Combs throws out a loose jab but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Combs.
Cloud moves out of range of the body kick from Combs.
Cloud scores with a punch to the head.
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Combs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Combs throws the left hand but Cloud avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target.
Combs moves away from the strike by Cloud.
Cloud slips a jab from Combs.
Cloud lands with a right hand.
Cloud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T6#
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Combs.
Combs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Combs closes the distance but Cloud moves to the side
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Cloud lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target.
Cloud takes a swing at Combs's ribcage but misses.
Combs misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Combs thinking.
Cloud takes a swing at Combs's ribcage but misses.
Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cloud throws a jab when Combs was well out of range.#T7#
Combs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Combs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Combs.
Cloud throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Combs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cloud counters with a straight right hand.
Cloud throws a hook to the side of Combs's head but Combs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Combs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Combs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Combs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Combs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cloud avoids it really well and circles away.#T8#
A leg kick checked by Cloud.
Cloud throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Combs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Combs finds it's way through Cloud's defenses.
Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Combs is rocked!
Cloud cracks Combs with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robby Cloud!
Robby Cloud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TOF 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Soaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Combs moves away.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Combs swings for the body but Soaki moves out of range.
Combs blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Combs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Combs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soaki.
Combs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soaki walks into a left hand.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Combs.
Soaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Combs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soaki in his tracks.
Soaki looks to land a left hand but Combs moved out of range nicely.
Combs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soaki throws a push kick but Combs slaps the foot to one side.
Combs slips a jab from Soaki.
Combs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soaki there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Combs slips under a jab.
Combs slips under a jab.
Combs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Soaki misses. #CL2#
Combs moves into range and clinches up with Soaki.
Combs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soaki blocks an uppercut.
Soaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Combs - that landed with a thud.
Combs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Combs goes for a takedown attempt but Soaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Soaki throws a shot from downtown. Combs moves away and avoids it.
Soaki throws a jab when Combs was well out of range.#T2#
Soaki misses with a left hand
and Combs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Combs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soaki takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Combs 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.
Combs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soaki.
Tokoni Soaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soaki throws a sloppy head kick and Combs moves out of range easily.
Soaki misses with a looping right.
Soaki avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Combs. Beautiful body shot.
Soaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Soaki lands a jab to the nose.
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soaki throws a nice looking combination but Combs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Combs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Combs blocks a head kick by Soaki.
#T3##TD2#
Combs dives in and scores a takedown into Soaki's guard.
Combs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Soaki, not yet.
Combs wants to control from the top but Soaki keeps moving.
Soaki wants to stand and escape but Combs is having none of it.
Combs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Combs wants to pass the guard but Soaki is keeping the position.
Soaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Combs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Combs trying to control but Soaki is working from the bottom. #T4#
Soaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Combs pushing down on Soaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soaki trying to get back to full guard but Combs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Soaki wants to control but Combs is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Combs tries to control but Soaki wriggling away.
Soaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Combs lands a nice shot to the head.
Combs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T5#
Soaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Combs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soaki is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soaki keeps working.
Combs wants to pass the guard but Soaki is defending well.
Combs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Combs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs drops an elbow to the side of Soaki's head.
Combs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T6#
Soaki is looking to improve his position.
Soaki manages to get to full guard.
Combs trying to control but Soaki is working from the bottom.
Combs won't allow Soaki to get back to his feet.
Combs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Combs trying to control but Soaki is working from the bottom.
Soaki wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Soaki wants to stand but Combs is controlling the position.
Combs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Soaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Combs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Combs is working Soaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Combs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Combs looking to sit in guard and control but Soaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Combs looking to control.
Soaki looking to pass the guard.
Soaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Soaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Soaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soaki preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Combs is looking for a triangle but Soaki pushes his legs off easily.
Soaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Soaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Soaki drops back looking for a leg! Combs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Combs manages to kick Soaki off! Soaki jumps back into Combs's guard.
Combs working a defensive guard here.
Combs trying to strike off his back.
Combs looking to control.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timothy Combs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tokoni Soaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Combs off the cage and back into range.
Soaki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Combs to counter with a crisp jab.
Combs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Combs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Combs throws a jab but it's blocked by Soaki.
Soaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soaki cracks Combs with an open hand slap.
Soaki misses the jab.#KD#
Soaki lands a left and a right that send Combs crashing to the mat, dazed. Soaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Combs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soaki lands with a nice body punch.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can Soaki finish him?
Soaki is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Combs flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Combs is out cold! Soaki holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tokoni Soaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Tokoni Soaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs misses with a takedown attempt
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Osmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Combs throws a looping overhand right but Osmond ducks down to avoid it.
Osmond throws a big shot that misses.
Combs moves out of range of the leg kick from Osmond.
Combs throws a body shot but no joy.
Osmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Combs moves out of range as Osmond strikes.
Osmond cracks a nice hook into Combs's ribs.
Osmond 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.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osmond.
Combs throws a jab when Osmond was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Osmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Osmond throws out a loose jab but Combs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osmond misses with a looping right.
Osmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Combs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Combs checks a leg kick nicely.
Osmond misses with a leg kick
and Combs counters with a nice body shot.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Osmond.
Combs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Osmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Combs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Osmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Combs misses the jab.
Combs misses with a left hand
and Osmond counters with a nice body kick.
Combs moves away from the strike by Osmond. #T2#
Combs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osmond throws a big shot that misses.
Combs scores with a sloppy right hand. Osmond should have avoided that one.
Combs avoids the body shot from Osmond.
Osmond throws the left hand but Combs avoids the punch easily.
Combs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Osmond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Osmond.
A telegraphed right hand from Combs misses the target.
Combs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osmond manages to avoid it.
Osmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Osmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Combs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osmond manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Osmond.
A jab lands there for Combs.#T3#
Nice shot by Osmond.
Combs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Osmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Combs.
Osmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Osmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Combs looks to throw the jab but Osmond is out of range.
Osmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Combs misses with a body punch
and Osmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osmond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Combs is rocked!
Osmond fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Combs to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Combs looks to clinch but Osmond throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Combs taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joel Osmond!
Joel Osmond thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs lands a jab to the head.
Combs misses with a straight right.
Timothy Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs throws a jab when Pauli was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Combs 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.
Pauli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Pauli. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Pauli is looking to counter punch.
Combs throws a leg kick
and Pauli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Combs misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pauli counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Combs.
Pauli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Combs looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Pauli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pauli ducks under a wild hook from Combs.
Combs tries for a takedown but Pauli circles away easily
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Pauli slips under a jab from Combs.
Combs swings for the body but Pauli moves out of range.
Pauli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Combs looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Combs has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Pauli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Combs! Pauli lets Combs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Combs is rocked!
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Combs.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can Pauli finish him?
Combs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Combs seems to have recovered his senses.
Pauli throws a monster overhand right that drops Combs! Pauli follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli 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:
TOF 34
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Gayweather takes the fight into the clinch.
Gayweather lands with a right to the head.
Combs tries a body shot but Gayweather blocks it.
Combs tries to pull guard but Gayweather holds him up against the cage and eventually Combs drops back down to his feet.
Combs working aggressively here.
Gayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Combs.
A nice left hand lands by Gayweather.
Gayweather prevents the takedown attempt.
Combs lands with a left to the head.
Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Combs is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs misses with some punches.
Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Combs. #TD#
Combs manages to pull guard.
Gayweather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gayweather postures up.
#T1#
Gayweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Gayweather from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gayweather got a little sloppy there for a moment and Combs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gayweather has managed to get both his arms back between Combs's legs - danger averted.
Combs is pulling down on Gayweather's head. It's preventing any offense from Gayweather, at least for the moment.
Gayweather working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Combs's head.
Combs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gayweather throwing strikes from guard but Combs blocks nicely.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Gayweather from controlling successfully.
Combs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Combs is working an open guard so Gayweather takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Combs lands an overhand right.
Timothy Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gayweather clinches.
Combs takes a shot to the head.
Combs tries to pull guard but Gayweather won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Combs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Combs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gayweather just stands there and leans against the cage.
Combs wants a takedown but no success here.
Gayweather scores with a hook to the body.
Gayweather content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gayweather.
Gayweather tries to land knees in the clinch but Combs avoids the damage to the body.
Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Combs is blocking nicely.
Gayweather stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gayweather leaning against his opponent.
Gayweather receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Gayweather.
Gayweather scores a nice knee to the body.
Gayweather with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
Gayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Combs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gayweathers head.
Combs tries a body shot but Gayweather blocks it.
Combs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Combs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gayweather can turn it around.
Gayweather blocks an uppercut.
Gayweather tries to work over Combs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Combs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Gayweather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Combs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gayweather.#T4#
Gayweather leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Combs blocks it with crossed arms.
Gayweather is pressed up against the cage. Combs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gayweather down to the mat. Gayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gayweather looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gayweather wants to counter with a clinch but Combs pushes him away.
Combs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gayweather is just out of range.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gayweather moves away.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gayweather bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gayweather steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Combs.
Combs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gayweather's waist but Gayweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Combs off to one side.
Gayweather moves away from the strike by Combs. #T5#
Combs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gayweather defends well and Combs ends up having to push Gayweather into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gayweather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gayweather lands a shot to the body.
Gayweather softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Combs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gayweather lands with a short shot to the head.
Combs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Gayweather on the inside.
Combs misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gayweather on the inside. #ROC2#Combs is rocked!
Combs tries a body shot but Gayweather blocks it.
Oh Combs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gayweather has Combs pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Combs is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Gayweather - that's hurt Combs badly! Oh, another knee lands and Combs is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Combs doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Floyd Gayweather! |
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Event:
TOF 29
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs blocks a leg kick.
Combs misses with a body shot.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Savinov counters with a nice leg kick.
Combs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savinov thuds his shin into the meat of Combs's side.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there
and Combs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Combs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Combs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savinov throws out the jab.
Combs motions for Savinov to come forward. Combs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Combs.
Combs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savinov throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Combs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Combs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savinov counters with a straight right hand.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Savinov misses with a wild combination.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Combs throws a jab when Savinov was well out of range.
Savinov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Savinov moves out of range as Combs strikes.
Combs fails with a takedown attempt.
Savinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Combs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Combs slips a jab and a cross from Savinov.
Savinov slips a jab from Combs.
Combs misses with a low kick.
Combs connects with a jab.#T2#
Combs throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range.
Savinov checks a leg kick.
Combs throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot.
Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savinov looks to land a body kick but Combs moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Combs.
Combs throws a leg kick but Savinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Combs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savinov.
A little feinted left hand from Combs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savinov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Combs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savinov!
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savinov keeps working.
Savinov wants to control but Combs postures up.
Combs just content to control the position. #T3#
Combs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savinov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savinov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Combs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savinov is trying to improve his position.
Savinov is trying to control Combs's posture but Combs avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savinov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Combs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Combs cracks Savinov with a big right hand but Savinov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savinov keeping his opponent close.
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savinov keeps working. #SUB#
Combs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savinov, who protects the arm well. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Combs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Savinov's legs.
Savinov taking punishment in the form of punches.
What's Savinov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Combs with the ground and pound but Savinov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Savinov is concentrating on defense, preventing Combs from advancing position. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savinov is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savinov is looking to improve his position.
Savinov wants to control but Combs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Combs.
Savinov wants to control but Combs is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Combs. #SUB#
Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T7#
Combs trying to mount his opponent but Savinov defends it.
Combs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Savinov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Combs punches the canvas rather than the man.
Savinov tries to escape the position.
Combs tries to get the hooks in deep but Savinov pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Combs has managed to slip his arm under Savinov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Savinov is tapping out! Submission win for Combs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timothy Combs!
Timothy Combs 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:
TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Donnay misses with a low kick.
Donnay motions for Combs to come forward. Donnay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Donnay. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Combs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Combs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donnay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Combs backs away, Donnay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Combs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donnay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donnay counters with a good low kick that Combs was not able to check.
Char Donnay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Combs.
A low kick from Donnay is predictable there #TD2#
and Combs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donnay's guard.
Combs trying to control but Donnay is working from the bottom.
Donnay lands an upkick as Combs stands over him.#T1#
Combs is working Donnay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donnay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donnay is working hard here to advance position.
Combs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donnay tries to strike from the bottom.
Donnay keeping full guard, as Combs tries to pass.
Donnay keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully.
Donnay throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Combs passes into half guard.
Donnay is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs trying to control from half guard but Donnay is working away. #T2#
Donnay works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donnay wants to sweep but no luck.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Donnay looking for subs off his back but Combs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donnay tries to roll over but Combs keeps him under control.
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donnay keeps working.
Combs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Donnay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Combs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Combs working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Donnay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donnay.
Donnay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Donnay lands a nice short elbow.
Combs tries to roll over but Donnay keeps him under control.
Combs trying to hold on to Donnay's head to control him but Donnay postures up.
Combs gets full guard.
Combs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donnay works over Combs with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB2#
Combs is looking to cinch up a triangle. Donnay throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Combs's body to avoid the submission. Combs has instead reached around Donnay's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Combs arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timothy Combs!
A less than humble Timothy Combs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs shoots in for a takedown but Tessmacher shows good takedown defense.
Combs takes a swing at Tessmacher's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Tessmacher misses.
No joy there for Tessmacher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Combs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Combs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tessmacher as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Tessmacher misses.
Tessmacher throws a jab but it's blocked by Combs.
A left lands for Tessmacher.
Combs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessmacher.
Combs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Combs moves away from the strike by Tessmacher.
Combs tries to counter with a takedown but Tessmacher is quick to defend against it.
Tessmacher avoids the body shot from Combs.
Tessmacher throws out a counter right but Combs avoids it with no problem.
Tessmacher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tessmacher's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tessmacher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tessmacher misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessmacher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Combs tries to avoid it but Tessmacher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Combs to the ground. Combs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tessmacher lands a jab to the nose.
Combs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tessmacher scores with a hook.
Tessmacher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Combs throws a hook but Tessmacher avoids it easily.#T1#
Tessmacher avoids the body shot from Combs.
Tessmacher feints a counter leg kick.
Combs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tessmacher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessmacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tessmacher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tessmacher lands with a shot to the body.
Combs tries to move into range but Tessmacher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tessmacher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Combs throws a body punch but Tessmacher moves out of range.
Chesty Tessmacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs moves out of range of the strikes.
Tessmacher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Combs is out of range.
Combs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessmacher.
Tessmacher scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Tessmacher, right into the meat of the thigh.
Combs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Combs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tessmacher.
Combs is looking to wear down Tessmacher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tessmacher throws a jab when Combs was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Combs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Tessmacher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Combs to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Combs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Combs stops Tessmacher from standing up. #SUB#
Tessmacher wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Combs's hips, looking to push off. But Combs grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Tessmacher screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Timothy Combs!
After the fight, Timothy Combs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TOF 18
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Marlin throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch.
Combs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marlin sprawls well. Marlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Combs gets slowly back to his feet.
Marlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Combs throws a poor cross that misses
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Marlin's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Combs just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Combs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs throws a body shot but no joy.
Combs avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Combs slips a straight right by Marlin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Combs 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.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin slips under a jab from Combs.
Marlin is looking to counter punch.
Marlin is looking to wear down Combs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Marlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Marlin connects with a body shot that sends Combs's belly button to the back.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marlin scores with a punch to the head.
Combs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marlin's waist but Marlin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Combs off to one side.
Keanu Marlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marlin checks a leg kick nicely.
Marlin misses the shot to the body.
Combs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marlin's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marlin, as that shot connected.
Marlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Combs. That's going to slow Marlin down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Combs.
Keanu Marlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Combs.
Marlin lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Combs moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Marlin. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Marlin lands a jab.
Combs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Combs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Combs lands in his opponent's guard.
Combs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Combs stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Combs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Combs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Combs postures up.
Combs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Combs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Combs stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Combs looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Combs wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Combs misses its intended target.
Combs throws the left hand but Marlin avoids the punch easily.
Marlin moves away from the strike by Combs.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Combs misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely.
Combs throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range.
Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combs manages to avoid it.
Marlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Combs on the side of the head.
Combs sizes up Marlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Combs 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.
Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
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#
Combs throws a leg kick but Marlin checks it.
Marlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Combs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Combs ducks down to avoid it.
Combs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marlin with a body shot.
Combs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Marlin.
Marlin misses with an uppercut
and Combs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Combs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Combs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Combs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Combs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Marlin 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.
Marlin scores with a nice strike.
Marlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Combs is rocked!
BOOM! Marlin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Combs. Combs tries to recover but Marlin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Combs lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin! |
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Event:
TOF 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Combs gets a double leg takedown into Dickweed's guard.
Combs slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dickweed actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Combs is looking to take a break and control but Dickweed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Combs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Combs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickweed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dickweed wants to improve his position but Combs is controlling well.
Combs lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dickweed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Combs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Dickweed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Dickweed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Combs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickweed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Combs.
Combs is looking to take a break and control but Dickweed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Combs is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Combs is working for a kimura but Dickweed is defending it quite comfortably.
Combs is trying to control. Dickweed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Combs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Dickweed with the active half guard here but Combs passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Combs in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dickweed is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timothy Combs!
After the fight, Timothy Combs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TOF 9
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunn checks the leg kick.
Mike Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Combs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Combs scores with a shot to the body.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Dunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Combs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Dunn misses.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Combs circles away quickly and effectively.
Combs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Combs slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
Dunn thuds a left hand into Combs's body.
Combs thuds his right hand into Dunn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs takes a swing at Dunn's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Combs misses
and Dunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Combs.
Combs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Combs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunn doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Combs! But no joy.#TD2#
Combs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dunn wants to sweep but Combs has passed to side control!
Dunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Combs on the ground.
Combs is looking to take a break and control but Dunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Combs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Combs has control of an arm but Dunn manages to advance to Combs's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dunn.
Combs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Combs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Combs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Combs trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Combs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunn postures up.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Combs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Combs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dunn has his hands clasped together but Combs extends and breaks Dunn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Combs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timothy Combs!
After the fight, Timothy Combs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Combs.
As Combs looks to move away, Pauli throws a big counter combo but Combs just gets out of the way.#CL#
Pauli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pauli has Combs pushed against the cage.
Combs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauli.
Pauli scores with a shot to the side of Combs's head.
Combs tries a body shot but Pauli blocks it.
Combs can't find room to land a body shot as Pauli controls the action.
Pauli'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.
Pauli stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pauli manages to break the clinch.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Combs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Combs misses.
Pauli 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.
Pauli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Combs. Pauli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Combs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pauli needs to keep his hands up - Combs had a free shot at his head there.
Combs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pauli cracks Combs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Combs lands with a hook. Pauli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Combs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pauli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Combs is predictable there
and Pauli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Combs misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Combs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Combs throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Combs.
Combs avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Pauli backing away here, and Combs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pauli lands a nice shot that snaps Combs's head back.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a crisp right that sends Combs to the canvas! Pauli follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Timothy Combs was interviewed post fight and said 'Man, Savinov got Lucky! Next time i'll crush you, ya hear me?!? *(Bangs chest and makes animal noises)'. |
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Event:
TOF 1
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Savinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savinov scores with a leg kick.
Savinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Combs shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Combs is just out of range.
Combs connects with a single shot there.
Savinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Combs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savinov.#TD2#
Combs drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs postures up in Savinov's guard and throws a big left but Savinov blocks it.
Combs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savinov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Combs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savinov pulls Combs in close to prevent any damage.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savinov managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Savinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Combs was well out of range. Poor timing from Savinov.
Combs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Savinov scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Savinov closes the distance and pushes Combs back into the cage.
Savinov lands an uppercut.#T2#
Savinov misses with an elbow over the top.
Savinov blocking some punches.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Combs controls the action.
Savinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Combs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savinov tries to work over Combs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savinov cracks Combs with a nice body shot.
Savinov blocks an uppercut.
Savinov blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Savinov. #CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
Combs takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Savinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Savinov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savinov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Combs's defenses. #ROC#Combs is rocked!
Savinov lands with a right to the head.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can Savinov finish him?#T3#
Savinov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Combs with a big uppercut! Combs tries to clinch up but Savinov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Combs to the mat! Combs covers up and Savinov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexev Savinov!
A very excited looking Alexev Savinov 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.
In defeat, Timothy Combs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, Savinov got Lucky! Next time i'll crush you, ya hear me?!? *(Bangs chest and makes animal noises)'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Combs throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Doom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doom.
Doom looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Combs has an active guard here but Doom has managed to pass into half guard.
Combs wants to control but Doom is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Doom is looking for a kimura here.
Combs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doom is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom not doing much here.
#T1#
Doom is thwarting Combs's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom wants to free his trapped foot but Combs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doom is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Doom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs wants to control but Doom is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doom is trying to control. Combs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Doom has eaten all the pies!
Combs is trying to get back to full guard.
Doom wants to free his trapped foot but Combs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Combs wants to control but Doom is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doom misses with a takedown attempt - Combs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Combs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Doom avoids it.
Combs throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Doom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doom.
Combs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doom trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Combs is trying to keep Doom in close.
#SUB#
Combs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doom is aware though and is defending well.
Doom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Combs keeping full guard, as Doom tries to pass.
Doom controlling from the top position.
Doom passes into half guard.
Combs wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Combs won't allow Doom to pass to mount.
Combs gets back to full guard.
Doom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doom trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs wants to hit a sweep here but Doom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Combs there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doom wants to take Combs's back here but Combs is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Doom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Combs as he connects with a hook.
Doom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Combs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Doom avoids it.
Doom shoots in and drives through. Combs sprawls well.
Combs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Combs swings widly with a right hand
and Doom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roman Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom darts in looking for a takedown but Combs gets double underhooks and turns Doom into the cage.
Timothy Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Doom.
Nice straight punches there by Combs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Combs.
Combs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Combs stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Combs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Combs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Combs stuffs the takedown attempt from Doom. Doom gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Combs. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Combs thows a leg kick but Doom checks it #TD2#
and Doom counters with a shoot takedown. Combs fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Doom trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Roman Doom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Combs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combs is keeping the position for now.
Combs is pulling down on Doom's head to control his posture.
Doom advances position into side control!
Combs is trying to control Doom's posture but Doom avoids it.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doom wants to control but Combs is keeping him busy.
Combs is trying to control Doom's posture but Doom avoids it.
Combs regains half guard.
Combs is trying to maintain the position but Doom is very close to passing his half guard.
Combs gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Doom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Combs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Doom has Combs in his guard.#REVR#
Combs trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Combs scoring with some ground and pound.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Doom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Combs throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Combs looking to pass the guard.
Doom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Doom looking for a guillotine here but Combs defends easily.
Combs trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Doom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Combs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Combs lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Combs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Doom fails with the takedown.
Combs misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Doom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Doom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doom wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving. #SUB#
Combs is looking to cinch up a triangle. Doom throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Combs's body to avoid the submission. Combs has instead reached around Doom's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Combs arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timothy Combs! |
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