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Event:
TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1# Bonelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonelli throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut. Bonelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cloud counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tyson Bonelli has been cut. Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut. Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Bonelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jab from Bonelli. Cloud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Cloud does no damage. Bonelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonelli 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. Bonelli slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonelli! But no joy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bonelli catches Cloud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Bonelli catches Cloud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cloud misses with a double jab
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut. Bonelli circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cloud to the canvas! Cloud doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bonelli keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Bonelli! Tyson Bonelli is the new super heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Tyson Bonelli 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:
TOF 214
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Cloud throws a series of punches but Howell moves out of range. And Howell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cloud pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cloud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Howell lands a jab. Howell scores with a nice body kick.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howell feints the counter takedown. Howell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cloud if he has to take too many more of those.
Howell connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it.#T1# Cloud throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range. And Howell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cloud pushes his down on his head and steps out. Howell moves out of range of the strikes. Howell avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Howell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards. Howell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cloud in his tracks. Cloud misses with an uppercut. Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howell manages to avoid it. Howell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cloud's hands. Howell cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2# Cloud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Howell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cloud moves out of range of the body kick from Howell.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Howell throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Howell missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cloud staying out of range there. Howell misses with a body shot
letting Cloud counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Julius Howell has been cut. Howell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cloud defends it nicely.#T3# Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Howell feints the counter takedown. Cloud scores with a body shot.
Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cloud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Howell. Cloud throws a big shot that misses. Cloud missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Howell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4# Cloud lands a head shot. Howell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Howell feints the counter takedown. Howell moves into range and connects with a jab. Howell lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Howell ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Howell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.#T5# Howell fails to land the takedown. Cloud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Howell 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. Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Howell.#TD2# Howell feints and as Cloud raises his hands in defense, Howell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Howell passes Cloud's left leg - he's now in half guard. Howell wants to pass to mount but Cloud is defending the position. #SUB2# Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cloud defends it well. #T6# Cloud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Howell drops an elbow to the side of Cloud's head. Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Cloud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES# Cloud kicks Howell off and gets back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T7# Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target. Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Howell moves out of range of the strikes. Howell slips a straight right by Cloud. Howell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Howell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Howell cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it. Howell looks for a takedown but Cloud sprawls well.#T8# Howell jabs Cloud to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Howell cracks Cloud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cloud tries to bum rush Howell with a series of wild strikes but Howell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Howell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Howell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cloud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Howell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T9# Some wild striking there from Cloud.
Howell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Howell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cloud pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cloud takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses. Howell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cloud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cloud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howell. Howell 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 Julius Howell's cut. That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Howell misses with a looping left. Howell lands with a nice combination. Cloud backs away looking to recover. Cloud scores with the left hand. Howell knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Julius Howell's cut even more. A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target. Cloud lands the left hand. Howell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cloud under the eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cloud moves into range and connects with a jab. Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Howell feints the counter takedown. Howell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1# Cloud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#The cut above Julius Howell's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Howell throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Howell works Cloud's body with a nice hook. Howell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it. Howell swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Julius Howell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robby Cloud! In his post fight interview, Robby Cloud started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TOF 202
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Mfer moves away from the strike by Cloud. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range. Mfer attempts a counter takedown but Cloud avoids it well and moves away. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Mfer. Cloud missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cloud 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. Cloud dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cloud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab. Cloud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off. Mfer fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A swing and a miss from Mfer. Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Cloud misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely. Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloud sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cloud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cloud scrambles back to his feet. Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud. Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mfer scores with a jab. Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a left to the body. Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cloud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Mfer.
As Mfer backs off Cloud throws a huge counter combo but Mfer manages to avoid it all. Cloud lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cloud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut. 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 big left from Mfer misses. Cloud lands with a shot to the body. Mfer is breathing heavily.#T2# Mfer slips under a jab. Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mfer defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand. Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch. Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mfer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cloud lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mfer. Cloud pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch. Cloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joe. Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cloud misses with a straight right. Joe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe is looking to chop away at Cloud's legs. Cloud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Cloud moves away from the strike by Joe. Cloud avoids the body shot from Joe.
#T1# Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cloud is looking to counter punch. Joe dodges the punch combination from Cloud.
Joe now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cloud takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Robby Cloud has been cut. Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Joe tries to clinch but Cloud moves away and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud circles away from the clinch attempt and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Joe defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand. Cloud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target. #CL2# Joe clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloud. Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud. Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Cloud is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Joe. Knees in the clinch landing for Joe.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Cloud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards. #T4# Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow. Good body shot from Cloud.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land. Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cloud blocks a body shot from Joe. Cloud prevents a body shot from Joe. Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
Joe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cloud. Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cloud lands with a left to the head. Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T5# A bit of stalling here from Cloud.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Cloud misses with a body punch.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it. Joe is working Cloud over against the cage. Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Joe missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Joe on the inside. Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it. Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud. Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe. A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe. Cloud misses with the head strike.
#T6# Joe lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud. Cloud tries to break the clinch but Joe is controlling the position. Joe blocks an uppercut.
Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud misses with a short punch on the inside. Cloud can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Cloud is blocking nicely.
Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe blocks a body shot from Cloud. Cloud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cloud. Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe lands a shot to the body.#T7# Joe blocking some punches.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Joe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe working Cloud over with knees to the body. Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe scores with a nice hook to the head. Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cloud working hard to break the clinch. Cloud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Joe unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
#T8# Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Joe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Joe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cloud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joe can turn it around. Knees in the clinch landing for Joe.
Joe scores with a knee to the head.
Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Joe connects with a knee to the head.
Cloud prevents a body shot from Joe. Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. Joe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Joe.
Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joe. Joe lands a knee to the head.
Joe cracks Cloud with a nice body shot.#T9# Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cloud is defending well for now. Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joe obliges. Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cloud's face.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Joe landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cloud is defending well for now. Joe working Cloud over with knees to the body. Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cloud is defending well for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Joe missing with knees to the body.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses. Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cottoneye Joe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Robby Cloud's cut. That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Joe throws a leg kick but Cloud checks it. Cloud throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Joe throws a leg kick but Cloud sees it coming and moves out of range. Cloud sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cloud misses with a hook. Joe ducked under it nicely. Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Cloud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud throws a hook but Joe blocks it. Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2# Joe clinches with his opponent.
#T1# Joe misses with some punches.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Joe. Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe. Joe with a knee to the head.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Joe.
#T2# Cloud tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Joe lands with a light punch inside. Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Cloud is blocking nicely.
Cloud is leaning against Joe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Joe.
Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Joe misses with a knee strike.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Cloud. Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Cloud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Joe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
#T3# Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it.#BC# Cloud breaks from the clinch.
Joe throws a leg kick and Cloud counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cloud avoids the head kick by Joe.
Cloud connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off. Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Robby Cloud is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Cloud tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# Joe lands a good knee to the midsection. Cloud won't want to take too many of those. Joe lands a knee to the body.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A short right from Joe on the inside. Cloud tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cloud takes a knee to the side of 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! Cloud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow. Joe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joe connects with a knee to the head.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Cottoneye Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Joe lands with a right to the head. Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T5# Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it. Cloud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards. Cloud blocks an uppercut.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Joe. Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cloud. Cloud throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe. Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Joe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe. Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Joe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A short uppercut from Joe. Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
#T6# Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cloud.
Cloud lands a body punch. Joe misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cloud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Cloud misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joe obliges. Joe lands with a left to the head. Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cloud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cloud lands with a right to the head. Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
#T7# A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land. Joe tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Joe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cloud working aggressively here.
Joe blocking some punches.
Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Cloud avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Cloud avoids the damage to the body. Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cloud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it. Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Cloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Joe misses with a body shot.
Cloud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cloud thuds a left hand into Joe's body.#T8# Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe. Joe tries to counter by closing the distance. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud misses with a hook. Joe ducked under it nicely. Joe throws out a counter right but Cloud avoids it with no problem. Joe slips under a jab from Cloud.#T9##KD2# Joe lands a big head kick that sends Cloud tumbling to the mat! Joe takes a step backwards and waves Cloud back to his feet - he wants the finish! Cloud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joe has time to react. Robby Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joe blocks a jab. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Joe slips under a jab. Joe throws a head kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cottoneye Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Robby Cloud's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cloud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head. Joe tries to clinch but Cloud moves out of range. Joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Cloud circles away.
Cloud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here. Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cloud.#T1# Cloud throws a hook but Joe blocks it. Joe throws a nice head kick!
Cloud misses with a straight right. Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cloud. Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2# Joe tries to clinch but Cloud moves out of range. Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud. A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cloud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cloud tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it. Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cloud throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Cloud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##CL# Cloud clinches up against the cage. Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Cloud lands with a short shot to the head. Joe is working Cloud over against the cage. A short right from Joe. Joe tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch. Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. #T4# Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloud avoids it. Cloud lands a nice uppercut. Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cloud lands a body punch in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Cloud avoids the damage to the body. Cloud lands a right hand. Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Cloud is blocking nicely.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
#BC# Cloud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Joe ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Joe wants to counter the offense by Cloud and move into the clinch position. Cloud getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Joe misses with a wild body shot. #T5# Joe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Joe swinging wildly here.
Cloud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Joe only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T6# Cloud scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2# Joe darts in and clinches Cloud up against the cage. Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Cloud blocks with his arms.
#BC# Cloud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe throws a head kick but Cloud moves out of range.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Joe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cloud rather than just go for the knockout. Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Robby Cloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cottoneye Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7# Cloud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cloud throws a monster overhand right that drops Joe! Cloud follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud! Robby Cloud 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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TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# Cloud throws an off balance right hand
and Woerner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Woerner misses with a looping right. Cloud takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Robby Cloud has been cut. Cloud moves away from the strike by Woerner. Cloud ducks right into an uppercut from Woerner. #KD# Woerner drops Cloud with a big left hand and mounts him. Cloud is in big trouble! #ROC#Cloud is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud is desperately trying to improve his position but Woerner has a good base and remains in mount. Cloud wants to control but Woerner is having none of it. Cloud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woerner controlling his opponent. Cloud can't escape the position.
#T1# Cloud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Woerner controlling the position easily from mount. Woerner avoids the attempt from Cloud to control. Cloud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cloud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Cloud keeps trying to improve his position.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Woerner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Cloud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Woerner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Woerner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cloud tries to hold on but Woerner pushes him away. Cloud tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3# Cloud tries to lock up and control but Woerner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cloud is trying desperately to improve position. Cloud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Woerner controlling from mount. Cloud is looking to improve his position but Woerner isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cloud tries to hold on but Woerner postures up. Woerner controlling his opponent. Cloud wants to hold on but Woerner pushes him away. Woerner trying to control but Cloud is having none of it. Cloud is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5# Woerner controlling from mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cloud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU# Woerner stands up from mount. Strange move. Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T6# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cloud swings for the body but Woerner moves out of range.
Woerner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Woerner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woerner misses with a hook. Woerner misses with an uppercut. Cloud saw that one coming. Woerner misses with a hook. Woerner misses with a right hand #CL2# and Cloud moves into the clinch.#BC# Woerner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No joy there for Woerner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woerner with a nice calf kick. Woerner avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Woerner swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud slips a straight right by Woerner.#T7# Cloud moves out of range as Woerner strikes. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner. As Cloud backs away, Woerner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A slow jab from Woerner misses its intended target. Cloud is looking for the big counter here. Woerner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice shot by Woerner. Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Woerner throws a nice looking combination but Cloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Woerner throws out a loose jab but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it. Cloud looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woerner misses with a straight left. A nice side step and Cloud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cloud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Good exchange - Woerner coming out on top.#T8# Cloud tries to clinch but fails miserably and Woerner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woerner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Cloud does no damage. Woerner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Woerner throws a nice looking combination but Cloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cloud avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Woerner misses with a kick to the body and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut. Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. Woerner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woerner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Woerner lands a head kick. Cloud smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A bone on bone clash there as Cloud blocks the leg kick.
#T9# Woerner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Cloud got wobbled bad by a big combination! Woerner presses forward with punches and knees until Cloud stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Cloud closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! Jumping up and down and very excited, Gigi Woerner waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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TOF 176
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# Donk. Kuomanen catches Cloud right on the button with a cross. Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown. Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Kuomanen moved out of range. Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown. Kuomanen lands a jab to the nose. Cloud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kuomanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cloud doesn't seem bothered though. Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1# Kuomanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown. Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it. Kuomanen lands a lovely overhand right. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kuomanen tests Cloud's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# Kuomanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuomanen showed some decent athleticism there. #T2##ES2# Cloud pushes Kuomanen off and gets back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Cloud misses. Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Cloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuomanen throws out the jab. Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kuomanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cloud has time to react. Cloud misses with an uppercut. #T3# Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Kuomanen ducks down to avoid it. Kuomanen throws a hook to the side of Cloud's head but Cloud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cloud looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cloud tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen. Kuomanen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kuomanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Cloud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cloud sprawls and moves away. Kuomanen misses with a straight right. Cloud defending well as Kuomanen loads up on a big left hand. Despite the aggression on Cloud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Cloud takes a swing at Kuomanen's ribcage but misses. Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuomanen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kuomanen with a nice cross. Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud defending well as Kuomanen loads up on a big left hand. Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Kuomanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kuomanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. 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! Kuomanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud. Kuomanen looks to throw the jab but Cloud is out of range. #T5# Cloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud swinging wildly here.
Kuomanen lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Kuomanen. Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it. Cloud misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cloud's guard.#T6# Cloud pulls Kuomanen in close to prevent any damage. Kuomanen trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom. Cloud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuomanen is one step ahead there. Kuomanen lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kuomanen sitting in guard here, content to control. Cloud wants to sweep but no luck. Cloud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuomanen controls the pace.#T7# Kuomanen pushes down on Cloud's leg and manages to get into half guard. Cloud is holding on to half guard well. Cloud wants to control but Kuomanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cloud is not content to let Kuomanen control the position. Cloud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuomanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kuomanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cloud wants to get back to his feet.
#T8# Cloud is looking for a sweep. Kuomanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Cloud dodges it nicely.
Kuomanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kuomanen wants to control but Cloud is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kuomanen takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses. Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kuomanen avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Cloud avoids it well and moves away. Kuomanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy.#T9# Cloud cracks a nice hook into Kuomanen's ribs. Kuomanen cracks Cloud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
#TD# so Kuomanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kuomanen works over Cloud with some ground and pound from guard. Cloud looking to control.
Kuomanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Cloud wants to stand and escape but Kuomanen is having none of it. Cloud 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. Cloud has Kuomanen pulled in close to control his posture. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ahjo Kuomanen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kuomanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clouds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kuomanen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cloud tries to clinch but Kuomanen is having none of it. Kuomanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Nice defenses there by Kuomanen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud walks into a jab. Kuomanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kuomanen scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Cloud cracks Kuomanen with an open hand slap. Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cloud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kuomanen moves forwards but Cloud connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cloud slips under a jab. Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Kuomanen's shoulder, as Kuomanen tries to avoid the shot. Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown. Kuomanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kuomanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2# Cloud slips a jab from Kuomanen. Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Kuomanen slips the punch. A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target. Cloud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the side of Cloud's head but Cloud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuomanen. Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Kuomanen slips the punch. 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! Kuomanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cloud defends well and Kuomanen ends up having to push Cloud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kuomanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. #T3# A short right from Kuomanen on the inside. Cloud blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cloud.
Kuomanen wants a takedown.
Kuomanen effectively controlling the action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud. Kuomanen tries to pull guard but Cloud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuomanen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahjo Kuomanen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen leaning against his opponent.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuomanen controls his hands.
Kuomanen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cloud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4# Kuomanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cloud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Cloud lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud. Kuomanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuomanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cloud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cloud swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuomanen uses good head movement to avoid it. Kuomanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuomanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cloud after a bit of a struggle. Kuomanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around?#T5# Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Kuomanen.
Come on Cloud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Kuomanen. Cloud lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kuomanen working aggressively here.
Cloud swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuomanen uses good head movement to avoid it. Kuomanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kuomanen lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short body shot lands from Kuomanen as the two fighters clinch.
Kuomanen is trying to pull guard but Cloud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T6# Kuomanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cloud smiles and moves away.
Kuomanen misses with an uppercut. Kuomanen misses with a hook
enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab. A shot to the liver by Kuomanen. Beautiful body shot. Cloud tries to clinch but Kuomanen is having none of it. Kuomanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cloud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cloud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cloud wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Kuomanen gets the takedown into side control. #T7# Kuomanen throws an elbow but Cloud slips to the side and avoids it well. Kuomanen working away. Kuomanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Kuomanen trying to control the position but Cloud is working away. Cloud prevents Kuomanen from moving into mount. Kuomanen working away. Cloud tries to buck Kuomanen off but Kuomanen is having none of it. Kuomanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cloud's legs. Cloud defending against the ground and pound. Kuomanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T8# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cloud is trying to buck Kuomanen off.#SUB# Kuomanen tries for a kimura but Cloud is defending well. #SUB# Kuomanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Cloud is defending well. Kuomanen working the ground and pound from side control. Cloud wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Kuomanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cloud has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9# Cloud is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kuomanen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Cloud is not content to let Kuomanen control the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kuomanen thows a left - swing and a miss! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ahjo Kuomanen dominated that second round. That's time! Kuomanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cloud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuomanen is just out of range. Kuomanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud. Cloud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cloud blocks a jab. Kuomanen connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud misses the shot to the body. Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kuomanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1# Cloud misses with a body shot.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Cloud is quick to defend against it. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nice defenses there by Kuomanen. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice shot lands for Cloud. Cloud walks into a jab. Cloud misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control. Kuomanen trying to control the position but Cloud is working away. #T2##SUB# Kuomanen tries for a kimura but Cloud is defending well. You can see the frustration on Cloud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ahjo Kuomanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cloud tries to buck Kuomanen off but Kuomanen is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Cloud's face as Kuomanen controls the position. Kuomanen in the domination position with Cloud hanging on. Cloud is trying to buck Kuomanen off.#T3# Kuomanen wants to control but Cloud is keeping him busy. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Kuomanen lands a decent elbow from side control. Cloud tries to bench press Kuomanen off him but Kuomanen keeps the position. Kuomanen working the ground and pound from side control. Cloud tries to improve position but can't. Cloud stops Kuomanen from passing to mount. Kuomanen advances to mount. #T4# Cloud working to try and regain half guard.
Cloud trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cloud is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuomanen has a good base and remains in mount. Kuomanen avoids the attempt from Cloud to control. Kuomanen controlling the position easily from mount. #T5# Kuomanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cloud tries to hold on but Kuomanen pushes him away. #SUB# Kuomanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cloud has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cloud is trying to escape the mount.
Cloud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6# Kuomanen lands a heavy elbow. #SUB# Cloud defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuomanen. Kuomanen throwing strikes here but Cloud is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Kuomanen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cloud can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kuomanen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! BOOM! Kuomanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kuomanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cloud looks a forlorn figure.
Cloud wants to control but Kuomanen is having none of it.#T7##SUB# Kuomanen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cloud is surviving well by controlling Kuomanen's body position as best he can. Kuomanen thowing shots but they're missing. Cloud wants to control but Kuomanen is having none of it. Poor strikes thrown by Kuomanen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cloud is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kuomanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Cloud is trying to reverse the position but instead Kuomanen has taken his back - oops! Kuomanen controlling from the back. Cloud rolls, trying to escape but Kuomanen keeps control of the position.
Kuomanen struggling to land strikes to the head as Cloud covers up. Cloud is trying to stand back up. Cloud rolls, trying to escape but Kuomanen keeps control of the position.
#T9# Kuomanen gets his hands free as Cloud looks to control. Kuomanen scores with punches and elbows. Kuomanen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kuomanen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kuomanen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kuomanen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kuomanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuomanen. Kuomanen throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target. Robby Cloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cloud slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
And that's the end of the fight! Ahjo Kuomanen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kuomanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahjo Kuomanen! Ahjo Kuomanen retains his heavyweight title! An out of breath Ahjo Kuomanen 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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TOF 166
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Marlin throws the left hand but Cloud avoids the punch easily. Cloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marlin. Cloud moves forwards but Marlin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Marlin misses with a hook. Cloud ducked under it nicely. Marlin sets himself, and Cloud steps forward looking for the clinch! Marlin avoids it this time. Marlin misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a nice body shot. Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marlin looks to land a right hand but Cloud moved out of range. Marlin avoids the body shot from Cloud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut. Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cloud lands a nice hook to Marlin's body. Marlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Marlin defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand. Cloud 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. Cloud digs a good body shot into Marlin's ribs. Good standup being displayed there by Marlin as he connects with a hook. Marlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cloud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Marlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cloud lands a head shot. Cloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marlin. Marlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloud sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Cloud. Cloud misses with a shot to the body and Marlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# A decent looking cross lands there for Marlin. 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! Marlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut. Cloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marlin. Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin. Cloud throws a right hand that Marlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Marlin also avoids with ease. Marlin throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot. Cloud throws a shot to the body.
#KD2# Cloud drops Marlin with a beautiful combination! Marlin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cloud is looking for the KO!#KD2# Cloud lands a big right hand that sends Marlin crashing to the mat! Cloud stays standing though and waves Marlin back to his feet!#ROC2#Marlin is rocked! Marlin glances at the clock... BAM! Cloud nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Marlin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Marlin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robby Cloud! In his post fight interview, Robby Cloud started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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TOF 159
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1# Cloud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yobachukwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Cloud's head. A big right from Yobachukwu misses. Cloud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cloud appears to be looking for a big counter. Akubundu Yobachukwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yobachukwu throws an off balance right hand
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut. Yobachukwu 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. Cloud cracks Yobachukwu with a good jab. Cloud throws a jab when Yobachukwu was well out of range. Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yobachukwu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Cloud misses. Cloud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yobachukwu on the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Yobachukwu does a little dance to reset his feet. Yobachukwu seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cloud shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Yobachukwu is backing up but Cloud catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Yobachukwu covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cloud Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud! Robby Cloud 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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TOF 151
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Jab from Cloud.#CUT#It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.#CL2# Raivo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud lands with a right to the head. Cloud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raivo. Raivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raivo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. Cloud prevents a body shot from Raivo. Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head. Raivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Raivo.
Raivo works on Cloud's body with a couple of short punches. Raivo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cloud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Raivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Raivo avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage. #BC# Cloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2# Raivo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Raivo. #BC2# Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Cloud is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raivo. Cloud misses the jab. Raivo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Raivo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Raivo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raivo counters with a nice body kick.
Cloud misses with a straight right. Raivo is looking to slow Cloud down with leg kicks. #T2# Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Raivo counters with an outside leg kick.
Raivo throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raivo counters with a nice kick to the body. Cloud is breathing heavily. Cloud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A solid body kick from Raivo. Cloud misses with a left hand and Raivo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Raivo throws a body kick that misses. Cloud scores with a punch to the head.#T3# Raivo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cloud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Raivo misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Raivo lands with a kick to the temple. Cloud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A head kick by Raivo - that's a beauty! Cloud is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Raivo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rabies Raivo! An out of breath Rabies Raivo 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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TOF 142
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Abdullah scores with a jab to the jaw. Cloud throws out a loose jab but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it. Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Abdullah with the counter takedown but Cloud avoids it easily. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdullah is just out of range. Abdullah throws a hook but Cloud blocks it. Abdullah avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Jab, jab by Cloud - just one landing. A nice inside leg kick there by Abdullah . That's going to slow Cloud down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud stuffs the takedown. Cloud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Axmed Abdullah has been cut. Abdullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Cloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abdullah counters with a stiff right hand. Abdullah throws a hook but Cloud blocks it. Cloud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cloud misses with a straight right. Abdullah lands with a right hand. Abdullah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Abdullah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Abdullah moves away and avoids it. Sloppy strikes from Abdullah . Those never looked like landing. #T2# Abdullah misses with a kick to the body and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud lands with a straight right. Abdullah didn't see that one coming. 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! Abdullah lands with an uppercut that bounces Cloud off the cage and back into range. Cloud scores with a jab. Cloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdullah . Cloud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Abdullah slips a jab from Cloud. Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Abdullah jabs at Cloud's body. Abdullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloud. A looping hook to the body misses from Abdullah . Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Abdullah defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand. Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cloud as he avoids it easily. Cloud tries to move into range but Abdullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cloud scores with a jab to the body. Cloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cloud clobbers Abdullah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cloud throws a series of punches but Abdullah moves out of range. Abdullah 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 misses with a straight left. Cloud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cloud misses with an uppercut. Abdullah saw that one coming.#T4# Abdullah dodges the punch combination from Cloud.
Abdullah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud defending well as Abdullah loads up on a big left hand. Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Cloud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cloud wants it to stay on the feet. Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah . Abdullah throws a half hearted mid kick. Cloud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Abdullah . Cloud shrugs it off though. #T5# A big right from Cloud misses. Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdullah sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abdullah shoots in and drives through. Cloud sprawls well. It looked like Cloud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdullah . Abdullah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Cloud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdullah .#T6# A lazy left from Abdullah finds it's target. Cloud on the wrong end of a nice hook. A kick lands to the mid section there for Abdullah . Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt and Cloud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abdullah thinking. Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cloud as he avoids it easily. Danga de danga de dang - Cloud scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdullah counters with a nice uppercut. Abdullah ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Cloud throws a body punch but Abdullah moves out of range. #T7# Cloud misses with a hook. Abdullah feints the counter takedown. Cloud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Abdullah misses with a hook. Cloud ducked under it nicely. Abdullah moves out of range as Cloud strikes. Cloud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdullah moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Abdullah with the counter takedown but Cloud avoids it easily. Cloud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Abdullah slips a straight right by Cloud. Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Abdullah as he connects with a hook. Abdullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T8# Cloud lands with a good body shot. Cloud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abdullah . Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Abdullah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cloud really felt that one! This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud tests Abdullah 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Abdullah scores with a nice strike. Nice defenses there by Cloud. Abdullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cloud throwing a counter right hand but Abdullah manages to avoid it. Axmed Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cloud thuds a left hand into Abdullah 's body.#T9# Cloud walks into a left hand. Crunch! Abdullah slams his shin into Cloud's torso.#TD2# Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Cloud tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control. Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Cloud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cloud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots. 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 Axmed Abdullah 's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Abdullah digs a good body shot into Cloud's ribs. Cloud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abdullah backs up against the cage.
Abdullah lands a jab to the nose. Abdullah lands with a nice body punch. Cloud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Abdullah misses with a left hand and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Abdullah scores with a head kick.
Abdullah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Cloud.#T1# Cloud misses with a hook. Abdullah thinks about the counter body kick. Abdullah slips under a jab from Cloud. Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdullah . Abdullah closes the distance and lands a one-two. Cloud takes a swing at Abdullah 's ribcage but misses. Abdullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Abdullah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Cloud is rocked!#TD2# Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard. Oh Cloud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Abdullah being controlled here momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Abdullah lands a couple of digs.#T2# Cloud working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Abdullah won't allow Cloud to sweep him here. Cloud seems to have got his legs back now. Cloud wants to stand up but Abdullah is controlling him. Abdullah with a flurry of punches that miss. Cloud trying to control the position.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there. Abdullah landing with the ground and pound. Abdullah throws an elbow that misses. Cloud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abdullah 's guard. Nice move by Cloud!#REVR##T3# Abdullah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cloud's guard. #REVB# Abdullah preventing the sweep. Cloud has his hands on Abdullah 's head, controlling the position. Cloud is trying to keep Abdullah in close.
Abdullah is fighting to break Cloud's control of his arms but Cloud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cloud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah . The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abdullah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cloud controls Abdullah momentarily but Abdullah frees himself. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Abdullah working his ground and pound in the gym. Cloud looking for a sweep. Not yet Cloud, not yet. Abdullah scoring with punches to the head and body. Abdullah is pushing down on Cloud's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cloud is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdullah has managed to sneak the leg through. Abdullah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Abdullah working the head and body with strikes. Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloud defending well though. #T5# Abdullah wants to control but Cloud is keeping him busy. Cloud is controlling Abdullah 's trapped leg to prevent Abdullah from advancing to side control. Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard. Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Cloud's hands, connecting with Cloud's forehead. Abdullah looks to land a strike but Cloud avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Abdullah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound. Abdullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Cloud is retaining full guard. Abdullah is working Cloud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Abdullah connects with a couple of short punches.#T6# Abdullah distracts Cloud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Abdullah throwing strikes but missing. Cloud looking to control.
Abdullah is working Cloud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Cloud trying to control the position.
Cloud 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.#T7# Abdullah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cloud's head. Cloud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdullah is controlling him. Cloud wants to control but Abdullah passes easily into half guard.
Cloud regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Abdullah . Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Abdullah is in close to Cloud's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T8# Cloud wants to stand up but Abdullah is controlling him. Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cloud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdullah is one step ahead there. Abdullah trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom. Abdullah is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Abdullah getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Abdullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T9# Abdullah lands a body shot.
Abdullah lands a jab to the nose. Cloud misses with a hook
#TD2# and Abdullah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cloud's guard. Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abdullah 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cloud has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cloud tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cloud has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Abdullah has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Abdullah lands an elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axmed Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Axmed Abdullah '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. This is the final round!#R3##KD2# Abdullah lands a left and a right that send Cloud crashing to the mat, dazed. Abdullah thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! A big left from Cloud misses. Abdullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abdullah misses with a series of wild punches.
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. Abdullah slips a straight right by Cloud. Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Abdullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Abdullah misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cloud counter with a right hand. 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! Abdullah dives in for a single leg takedown but Cloud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# Cloud missing with a left hand there. Abdullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud. Nice shot lands for Cloud. Cloud looks to land a combination but Abdullah avoids it well. Abdullah misses with a combination
and Cloud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Abdullah misses with a straight left. Abdullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Cloud should have avoided that one. #T2##TD2# Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Abdullah prevents Cloud from improving his position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abdullah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Abdullah . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Cloud's hands, connecting with Cloud's forehead. Cloud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdullah is working away from the top position though. Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3# Cloud keeping control of the position. Cloud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah . Cloud is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Cloud pushes Abdullah off looking to stand but Abdullah dives back in and keeps control.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Cloud's hands, connecting with Cloud's forehead. Abdullah not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cloud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah . #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard. Cloud keeping hold of Abdullah 's head, controlling as best he can. Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cloud is trying to maintain the position but Abdullah is very close to passing his half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cloud is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Abdullah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.#T5# Cloud moves into range and connects with a jab. Cloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdullah . Abdullah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdullah . Cloud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Abdullah throws a right hand that misses
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cloud as he avoids it easily. Cloud throwing a counter right hand but Abdullah manages to avoid it.#T6# Cloud misses with a looping right. Abdullah throws the left hand but Cloud avoids the punch easily. Abdullah moves out of range of the strikes. Cloud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cloud throws the left hand but Abdullah avoids the punch easily. Abdullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cloud throwing a counter right hand but Abdullah manages to avoid it. Nice uppercut lands for Abdullah . That snapped Cloud's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cloud misses with a lunging right hand
and Abdullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.#T7# Abdullah misses with an uppercut. An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target. Cloud misses with a shot to the body and Abdullah counters with a nice uppercut. Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdullah sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abdullah throws an off balance right hand
and Cloud counters with a left to the body. Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah . Abdullah swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand. Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdullah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Abdullah moves away and avoids it.#T8# Cloud checks a low kick from Abdullah . Cloud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah . Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah . Nice shot lands for Abdullah . Abdullah takes one to the chin there. Cloud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdullah moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Abdullah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cloud circles away.#T9# Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt. Cloud throws a hook but Abdullah blocks it. Cloud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abdullah . Abdullah obviously looking to wear him down.
Abdullah tries to work over Cloud's front leg with a kick but Cloud checks it. Cloud digs a good hook to Abdullah 's body.
Abdullah jabs Cloud right on the nose. Cloud blinks but takes it well. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Abdullah counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Axmed Abdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Abdullah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axmed Abdullah ! Our winner, Axmed Abdullah , 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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TOF 134
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1# Cloud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cloud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Joukahainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cloud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joukahainen scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut. Joukahainen missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Joukahainen throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Joukahainen misses. Jouni Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cloud lands with a straight right. Joukahainen didn't see that one coming. Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Joukahainen misses the body punch and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukahainen. Joukahainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick from Joukahainen misses. Joukahainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cloud, as that shot connected.
Joukahainen tries to bum rush Cloud with a series of wild strikes but Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Joukahainen misses with a hook
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut. Joukahainen misses with a left hand and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Joukahainen is rocked!#T1# Cloud ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Joukahainen out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robby Cloud! Robby Cloud 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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TOF 127
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# Cloud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Punch. Cloud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Punch misses the shot to the body. Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punch.
Cloud misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely. Punch digs a good hook to Cloud's body.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Punch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Punch connects with a nice looking jab.
Punch ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Punch counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Punch is just out of range. Punch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cloud scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cloud scores with a body shot.
Cloud lands the left hand. Cloud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# Punch misses with a straight right. Cloud misses with a few strikes there.
Punch moves out of range of the strikes. Punch looks to throw the jab but Cloud is out of range. Punch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Punch misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cloud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Punch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch connects with a single shot there. Cloud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Punch throws a sloppy body shot
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Punch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
As Punch looks to move away, Cloud throws a big counter combo but Punch just gets out of the way. Punch lands an overhand right. Punch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punch! But no joy. Punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Punch throws a right hand that misses
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Punch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punch.
Punch misses with a double jab
#KD# and Cloud counters with a nice right hand that sends Punch toppling to the canvas! Punch scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cloud finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Thunda Punch has been cut. Punch gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cloud gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Punch is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud! Robby Cloud bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1# Cloud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samuel at a distance.
Samuel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cloud circles away quickly and effectively. Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Samuel slips the punch. Cloud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cloud.#CUT2#It looks like Deebo Samuel has been cut. Cloud fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Samuel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Samuel looks to clinch but Cloud throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Samuel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robby Cloud! A very excited looking Robby Cloud 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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TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1# Howell 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.
Cloud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Howell moves out of range as Cloud strikes. Howell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice straight punches there by Cloud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cloud.#CUT#It looks like Julius Howell has been cut. Cloud throws a jab when Howell was well out of range. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it. Howell staying out of range there. Howell slips under a jab from Cloud. Cloud throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. Howell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Howell avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howell throws a head kick that misses. Robby Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cloud throws a shot to the body.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Howell moved out of range.#T1# Howell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Howell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Howell slips a jab from Cloud. Cloud lands with an uppercut that bounces Howell off the cage and back into range. Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howell moves away. Howell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cloud moves out of range of the strikes. Howell throws a head kick that half lands.
Cloud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Howell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Howell. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Howell moved out of range.#T2# Howell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cloud finds it's way round the side to connect with Howell's 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! Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Howell slips under a jab from Cloud. Cloud takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses. Cloud throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cloud misses with a combination
#TD2# and Howell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cloud! #SUB2# Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Cloud manages to get back to half guard.#T3# Howell moves nicely into side control. Howell lands some shots froms side control. You can see the frustration on Cloud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Howell throws a strike aimed at the side of Cloud's head but Cloud avoids it well. Howell tries to advance to mount but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cloud is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Cloud sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4# Cloud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though. Cloud is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cloud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Cloud moves into full guard.
Cloud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Howell throws a big elbow that misses. Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Cloud wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Howell has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cloud's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cloud is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Julius Howell! A relieved looking Julius Howell 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:
TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1# Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves. Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A shot to the body from Cloud misses and Graves counters with a two punch combo. Graves looks to throw the jab but Cloud is out of range. Graves tries to clinch but Cloud is having none of it. A swing and a miss from Cloud.#CL# Graves drives through and clinches with Cloud against the cage.
Graves stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cloud working aggressively here.
Cloud blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cloud misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1# Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands a nice uppercut. Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land. Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch. Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Graves tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
Graves 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. Cloud can't break the clinch.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Graves. Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land. A shot in the inside from Graves. #T2# Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Graves lands a nice shot to the body. Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cloud or not. Cloud misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cloud.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Graves working aggressively here.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Cloud gets an underhook and turns Graves into the cage. Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cloud's head. Cloud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Graves tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Cloud. Cloud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Graves scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. Graves is struggling to control the position. Graves scores with a nice hook to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cloud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head. Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Graves scores with a hook to the body. Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow. Graves blocks an uppercut.
Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves. Graves lands with a left to the head. #T4# Cloud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloud. A short right from Graves. A short right from Graves. This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch. Cloud looks winded! Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected. Graves misses with a body punch.
Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Graves scores with a shoulder strike. Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow. #T5# Cloud blocks a body shot from Graves. Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. #BC2# Cloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Graves is looking to counter punch. Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloud swats him away and circles back towards the center. Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud. Cloud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cloud throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Cloud misses the shot to the body. Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand. Graves lands a body shot.
#T6# Graves fails in his attempt to clinch. Cloud moves out of range of the strikes. Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cloud misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graves cracks Cloud with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# Graves moves into range and clinches up with Cloud. Graves scores with a hook to the body. Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards. Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Graves misses with the head strike.
#T7# Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike. Graves misses with some punches.
Graves digs a right hand into Cloud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cloud's gas tank. Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cloud prevents a body shot from Graves. Cloud lands with a short shot to the head. Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch. Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
A shot in the inside from Graves. A short left from Graves. Cloud misses with a punch on the inside.
Cloud is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body. Graves scores with a nice hook to the head. Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow. Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T8# Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graves lands a shot to the body. Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut. Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cloud up against the cage. Graves lands with a short shot to the head. Graves is pushing Cloud up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Graves prevents a body shot from Cloud. Cloud misses with the head strike.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow. #T9# Cloud misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves. Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Graves. Cloud throws a head punch that misses. Cloud swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Graves. Graves trying to control the position but instead, Cloud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage. Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it. Graves stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tyrone Graves's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
Graves tries to clinch up. Cloud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around? Graves ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice body shot. Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Some wild striking there from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cloud doesn't seem phased though.#KD# Graves drops Cloud with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cloud looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Cloud is rocked!#T1# Graves fakes the body blow, causing Cloud to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cloud goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Graves! Tyrone Graves 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:
TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1# De Leon throws a big shot that misses. Cloud's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Leon under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Leon moves away. Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and De Leon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud throws a jab when De Leon was well out of range. De Leon thinks about countering with a body kick. De Leon swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud dips down and scores with a jab to the body. De Leon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range. Cloud works the jab nicely.#T1# Cloud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cloud missing with a left hand there. De Leon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cloud misses with a straight right. The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Cloud throws an off balance right hand
enabling De Leon to counter with a crisp jab. Cloud lands with a straight right. De Leon didn't see that one coming. De Leon moves out of range of the strikes. De Leon moves out of range as Cloud strikes. A counter left hand to the body from De Leon misses its target. De Leon connects with a single shot there. De Leon tries a low kick but Cloud avoids it.#T2# Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it. De Leon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. De Leon sizes up Cloud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cloud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Leon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. Cloud slips a jab from De Leon. Cloud throws out a counter right but De Leon avoids it with no problem. Cloud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. De Leon throws a push kick but Cloud slaps the foot to one side. Cloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Leon. Cloud misses with a right hand and De Leon counters with a body kick. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! De Leon is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3# Cloud looks to land a left hand but De Leon moved out of range nicely. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. De Leon moves away and avoids it. De Leon just misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. De Leon looks to throw the jab but Cloud is out of range. Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Leon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Leon tried to counter with a leg kick but Cloud avoided it. Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Robby Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cloud 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. Cloud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy.#T4# Cloud throws a hook to the side of De Leon's head but De Leon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. De Leon slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot. De Leon is looking to counter punch. Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and De Leon counters with a nice leg kick. Cloud fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Cloud does no damage. De Leon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
And De Leon counters with a quick kick to the body but Cloud blocks it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Leon slips a jab from Cloud. De Leon throws a low kick but Cloud avoids it. It seemed like Cloud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cloud takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Cloud misses with a straight left. #T5# De Leon slips under a jab. And De Leon counters with a quick kick to the body but Cloud blocks it. A decent looking cross lands there for De Leon. Cloud is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Cloud throws a right and a left that both miss. Cloud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. De Leon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud. De Leon jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Leon tries to land a front kick but Cloud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cloud checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Leon defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand. De Leon thuds his shin into the meat of Cloud's side. Cloud looks winded!#T6# De Leon thumps Cloud with a low kick. De Leon avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Cloud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Leon connects with a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! De Leon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cloud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Leon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. De Leon scores with a jab. Nice defenses there by De Leon. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from De Leon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abelardo De Leon! Abelardo De Leon retains his heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Abelardo De Leon 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 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1# Cloud throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease. Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hunter missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hunter swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hunter takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses. Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud connects with a combination that backs up Hunter into the cage. Cloud lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hunter's guard. Hunter is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cloud bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1# A cross from Goodson lands. A combination from Cloud does no damage. Goodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Cloud clinches. Cloud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodson controls his hands.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch. Goodson can't break the clinch.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses. Goodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud scores with an uppercut up the middle. Goodson is trying to stall.
Cloud lands a left hand.
Cloud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Goodson stalling in the clinch.
Goodson tries to circle away but Cloud has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Goodson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cloud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodson's head. Goodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Cloud misses. Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Goodson.
Nice defenses there by Goodson. Goodson throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range. Cloud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodson throws a hook to the side of Cloud's head but Cloud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cloud missing with a left hand there. Goodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Goodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cloud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Cloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodson. Goodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cloud looks to land a left hand but Goodson moved out of range nicely. Goodson lands a jab to the nose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud scores with a hook to the body. Goodson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Goodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Goodson. Those never looked like landing. Cloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodson. Cloud thuds his right hand into Goodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cloud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nice body punch from Goodson. Goodson throws a big shot that misses. Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Goodson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cloud at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodson. Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud slips under a jab. Goodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cloud moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Goodson misses with a body shot.
Cloud lands a nice shot that snaps Goodson's head back.
Jab by Cloud. Goodson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cloud should have avoided that one. Cloud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Goodson cracks a nice hook into Cloud's ribs. Cloud blocks a jab.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goodson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Goodson throws a series of punches but Cloud moves out of range. Cloud lands a jab to the head.
Goodson ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. A punch combination from Goodson misses. Nice cross by Goodson. Goodson throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud avoids the body shot from Goodson.
Cloud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice straight punches there by Goodson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goodson. Goodson scores with a shot to the body.
Goodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodson misses the target. #T5# Goodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Goodson counters with a stiff right hand. Goodson misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy. Goodson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodson. Cloud connects with the punch. Cloud blocks a jab. A big right from Cloud misses. Goodson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goodson throws the left hand but Cloud avoids the punch easily. Despite the aggression on Cloud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Goodson missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy. Goodson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cloud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodson.#T6# Goodson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cloud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Goodson ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cloud fails to land with a series of punches.
Cloud misses with a double jab.
It looked like Goodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Goodson counters with a nice uppercut. Cloud takes a shot right to the bread basket. Goodson misses with a few strikes there.
Goodson works Cloud's body with a nice hook. Goodson misses with a jab to the body
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
#T7# Cloud on the wrong end of a nice hook. Goodson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cloud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodson thinking. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Goodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodson. Goodson throws a body shot but no joy. Goodson throws a right hand that Cloud ducks under and follows up with a left that Cloud also avoids with ease. Cloud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodson's hands.#ROC2#Goodson is rocked! Cloud finds Goodson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Goodson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Cloud lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Goodson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robby Cloud! A less than humble Robby Cloud 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:
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 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1# Cloud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diabeetus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Diabeetus throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot. A counter left hand to the body from Cloud misses its target. Cloud lands with an uppercut that bounces Diabeetus off the cage and back into range. A left and a right from Cloud both land. Nice combination. Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Diabeetus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Diabeetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diabeetus! But no joy. Cloud misses the shot to the body. Diabeetus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cloud with a body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. It seemed like Diabeetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diabeetus. #T1# Cloud lands a nice hook to Diabeetus's body. Diabeetus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cloud lands a body shot.
Cloud jabs at Diabeetus's body. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Diabeetus counters with a stiff right hand. Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cloud connects with a nice looking jab.
Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Cloud misses with an uppercut. #T2# Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diabeetus tries a quick counter leg kick but Cloud is wise to it. Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Diabeetus ducks down to avoid it. Cloud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud swings and misses with a shot to the body and Diabeetus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cloud thinking. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Diabeetus is just out of range. Diabeetus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cloud swings and misses with a shot to the body and Diabeetus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Diabeetus slips a jab from Cloud. Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diabeetus. A lazy left from Cloud finds it's target.#T3# Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diabeetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cloud misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2# and Diabeetus counters with a nice right hand that sends Cloud toppling to the canvas! Cloud scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diabeetus finish him?! Cloud misses with a body punch
and Diabeetus 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 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Diabeetus! Suga Diabeetus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1# Savinov throws a head kick that misses. Savinov misses with a body kick. Cloud throws out a counter right but Savinov avoids it with no problem. Savinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Savinov with a nice calf kick. Savinov looks to throw a body kick and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Savinov moved out of range. Cloud misses with a straight right. Cloud misses the shot to the body. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Savinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Cloud misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savinov throws the left hand but Cloud avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. Savinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Savinov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1# Savinov misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice cross by Savinov. Cloud looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range. Cloud swings for the body but Savinov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Savinov. Savinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Savinov misses with a looping left. Savinov sets himself, and Cloud steps forward looking for the clinch! Savinov avoids it this time. Savinov throws a lazy head kick and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cloud misses the shot to the body. Good leg kick by Savinov. Cloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savinov. Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cloud lands a nice hook to Savinov's body. Savinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savinov tries to work over Cloud's front leg with a kick but Cloud checks it. #T2# Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Savinov throws a quick inside leg kick. Savinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
As Cloud tries to get set, Savinov tries to push him back and clinch up but Cloud manages to avoid the attempt. Savinov tests Cloud's chin there with a solid looking shot. Savinov misses with a two punch combination.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. Savinov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cloud just manages to avoid it. Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savinov connects with a crisp jab. Savinov slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savinov. Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet. Savinov looks to throw a body kick and Savinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Savinov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cloud finds it's way round the side to connect with Savinov's head. #T3# An inside leg kick lands from Savinov. Cloud slips under a jab from Savinov. The fighters circle momentarily. Cloud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Savinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Savinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Savinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. Savinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Savinov. Cloud misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Savinov misses and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Savinov counters with a nice leg kick. Savinov thows a body kick. Cloud tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4# Cloud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cloud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cloud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cloud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savinov can pounce on him.
Savinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Savinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Savinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cloud blocks a leg kick. Cloud misses with a lunging right hand
and Savinov counters with a low kick, right behind Cloud 's knee. Savinov scores with a nice head shot. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savinov. Savinov throws a leg kick but Cloud sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T5# Savinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cloud. Savinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cloud. Savinov throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheers as Savinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cloud doesn't seem phased though. Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savinov.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cloud wants to counter the offense by Savinov and move into the clinch position. Savinov connects with a leg kick. Savinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Savinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savinov throws the kick towards the body but Cloud avoids it. Cloud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cloud throws the left hand but Savinov avoids the punch easily. Savinov thumps Cloud with a low kick.#T6# Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savinov manages to avoid it. Savinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cloud throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range. Savinov connects with a crisp jab. Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud moves out of range easily. Savinov misses with a double jab.
Savinov throws a front kick aimed at Cloud's knee but Cloud avoids it well. Savinov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut. Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Savinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloud misses with a hook. Savinov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Savinov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T7# Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Savinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Savinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Savinov throws a leg kick but Cloud moved away. Savinov thumps Cloud with a low kick. Cloud thuds a left hand into Savinov's body. The fighters circling - Savinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Savinov lands a head kick!
Savinov misses with a leg kick enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab. Cloud drops his hands momentarily and Savinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Savinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Savinov throws a good cross that connects.
#T8# Savinov misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from Cloud. Savinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Savinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cloud now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Savinov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Savinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cloud looks to land a combination. Savinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Savinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cloud cracks a nice hook into Savinov's ribs. Cloud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T9# Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savinov. Savinov misses with a kick to the body.
Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Savinov feinted there with a counter leg kick. Savinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Savinov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Cloud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savinov at a distance.
A jab from Cloud misses. Cloud just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSavinov. Savinov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Cloud counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Savinov misses with an elbow over the top. Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Cloud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Savinov. Cloud blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexev Savinov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexev Savinov'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# Cloud misses with a right hand and Savinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud lands with an uppercut that bounces Savinov off the cage and back into range. Savinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A looping hook to the body misses from Savinov. Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet. Savinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around? Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud moves out of range easily. Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloud slips a jab from Savinov. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. As Cloud backs away, Savinov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Savinov misses the jab. Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savinov manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cloud is out of range. Savinov needs to keep his hands up - Cloud had a free shot at his head there. The fighters circle momentarily. Cloud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savinov.
Savinov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1# Savinov tries to work over Cloud's front leg with a kick but Cloud checks it. Good standup being displayed there by Cloud as he connects with a hook. Cloud lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Cloud instigates a clinch. Savinov working aggressively here.
Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
Savinov blocks a body shot from Cloud. Cloud throws a punch but it's blocked by Savinov. Savinov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Cloud is working Savinov over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Savinov blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cloud.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Savinov controls his hands.
#T2# Savinov misses with a short punch on the inside. Cloud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloud. Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2# Cloud breaks the clinch.
Cloud blocks a head kick by Savinov.
Cloud scores with a hook to the body. Savinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. 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! Cloud misses the shot to the body. Cloud's corner calls for a 1-2. Cloud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud moves out of range easily. Cloud scores with a jab. Savinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Savinov counters with a leg kick. #T3# Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savinov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Savinov slips under a jab from Cloud. Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud moves out of range easily. Cloud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cloud in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2# Cloud closes the distance and clinches. Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Cloud lands a body punch. Savinov tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
Cloud avoids the elbow strike from Savinov, against the cage.
Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Cloud breaks the clinch.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Savinov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Savinov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Savinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud.#T4# Savinov staying out of range there. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Savinov moved out of range. Savinov sizes up Cloud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Alexev Savinov is winning the standup battle so far. Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cloud throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Savinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Savinov misses with an uppercut. Cloud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savinov can pounce on him.
Savinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cloud in his tracks. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Savinov ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Savinov is just out of range. Savinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud.#T5# Savinov throws the kick towards the body but Cloud avoids it. Savinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cloud checks it well. Savinov connects with a jab. Savinov throws a body kick that misses. Cloud misses with a body shot
and Savinov counters with a nice leg kick. Savinov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savinov scores with a spinning back kick! Cloud throws a series of punches but Savinov avoids them all with ease. Cloud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savinov. Cloud throws the left hand but Savinov avoids the punch easily. Savinov is looking to chop away at Cloud's legs. #T6# Savinov cracks Cloud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cloud connects with a body shot. Cloud connects with a single shot there. Savinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cloud on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savinov on the side of the head. Savinov throws a nice outside leg kick. Savinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Savinov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T7# Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Savinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cloud misses with an uppercut. Savinov saw that one coming. Cloud throws a right and a left that Savinov avoids nicely. Savinov throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range. Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Savinov 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 takes a swing at Savinov's ribcage but misses. Savinov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud lands with a straight right. Savinov didn't see that one coming. A head kick misses from Savinov. Savinov throws a head kick that misses. #T8# Savinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Savinov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Savinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloud swings for the body but Savinov moves out of range.
Cloud misses the shot to the body. Savinov thinks about countering with a body kick. Savinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Savinov throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Savinov moves away and avoids it. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Savinov moved out of range. Savinov slips under a jab.#T9# Savinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savinov sets himself, and Cloud steps forward looking for the clinch! Savinov avoids it this time. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Savinov does a little dance to reset his feet. Savinov misses with a wild body shot. Cloud wants to counter with a clinch but Savinov pushes him away. Cloud misses with a looping left. Cloud misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Savinov misses the target. Savinov throws a leg kick which misses Cloud's front leg but catches the back leg as Cloud tries to avoid it. Savinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cloud moves out of range of the body kick from Savinov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Savinov. Cloud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. You can see that Cloud has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Savinov misses with a head kick.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Savinov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robby Cloud will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Alexev Savinov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Cloud throws a jab but it's blocked by Savinov. Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cloud tries to clinch but Savinov is having none of it. Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away. Cloud misses with a hook. Cloud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savinov. Cloud throws a series of punches but Savinov moves out of range. Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot. It appears Savinov was looking to counter with a kick there. Savinov throws out a powerful jab. Cloud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cloud checks a leg kick nicely.#T1# Cloud misses with a straight left. Savinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clouds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Savinov throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savinov's head. Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud counters with a nice body shot. Savinov lands with a good body shot. Savinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cloud. Savinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Savinov thinks about countering with a body kick. Savinov cracks Cloud with a right hand to the side of the head. Savinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cloud on the side of the head. Savinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cloud misses with a hook. Savinov ducked under it nicely. #T2# Savinov wants to land a leg kick but Cloud is out of range. Cloud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Savinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Savinov misses with a hook. Cloud ducked under it nicely. Cloud wants to clinch up but Savinov keeps it at a distance. Savinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cloud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Savinov thows a leg kick but Cloud checks it enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Savinov moved out of range. Savinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloud. Savinov half committed to a counter leg kick. Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Cloud misses with a combination
and Savinov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3# Cloud checks a low kick from Savinov. Cloud throws a hook but Savinov blocks it. Cloud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick. Savinov throws a head kick that misses. Cloud misses with a hook. Savinov ducked under it nicely. Savinov moves out of range as Cloud strikes. Savinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savinov moves away. Savinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud walks into a left hand. Savinov throws a head kick that Cloud semi-blocks.
#T4# Cloud cracks Savinov with a good jab. Cloud misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Savinov does a little dance to reset his feet. Cloud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Savinov with the inside leg kick. Savinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Savinov tries to score with a low kick but Cloud moves his leg out of the way. Cloud defending well as Savinov loads up on a big left hand. Savinov misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Cloud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cloud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savinov eats them both and turns towards Cloud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T5# Cloud throws a right and a left that both miss. Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cloud blocks a head kick by Savinov.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. Savinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Savinov misses with a low kick. Savinov throws out a leg kick but Cloud moves out of range and Savinov only half commits. Decent striking displayed by Cloud there. Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cloud avoids the head kick by Savinov.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Savinov ducks down to avoid it. #T6# Savinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range. Savinov ducks right into an uppercut from Cloud. Nice defenses there by Savinov. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Savinov is just out of range. Cloud misses with an uppercut. Savinov saw that one coming. 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! Cloud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savinov backs up against the cage.
Savinov avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Savinov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savinov slips a straight right by Cloud. Cloud on the wrong end of a nice hook. Savinov lands an overhand right.#T7# Savinov throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range. Cloud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savinov with a body shot. Cloud catches Savinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savinov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cloud swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Savinov. Cloud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Savinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savinov.#T8# Savinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Savinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cloud misses with a hook. Savinov ducked under it nicely. Savinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Savinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cloud is out of range and Savinov settles back down. Savinov looks to land a left hand but Cloud moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Cloud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cloud looks to land a left hand but Savinov moved out of range nicely. Cloud avoids the body shot from Savinov.
Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Savinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Savinov throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot. Savinov throws a nice head kick!
#T9# Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud takes a kick to the side of the head. Savinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloud. Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Savinov misses with a low kick as Cloud jumps back. Cloud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savinov manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick from Savinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cloud throws out a counter right but Savinov avoids it with no problem. Savinov throws a leg kick which misses Cloud's front leg but catches the back leg as Cloud tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexev Savinov. I think Savinov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexev Savinov! A victorious Alexev Savinov 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:
TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1# Jack shoots in for a double leg but Cloud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jack with a lazy takedown attempt and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jack shoots in and drives through. Cloud sprawls well. Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack. Jack looks to clinch and Cloud counters with a nice body shot. Jack lands with a nice combination. Cloud backs away looking to recover. Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Jack walks into a jab. Cloud stuffs the takedown attempt from Jack. Jack gets slowly back to his feet. Jack 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.#CL2# Cloud tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch. Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Jack wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cloud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cloud scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head. #T1# Cloud gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jack is looking for a takedown. Cloud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cloud stops a takedown attempt from Jack.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cloud lands a shoulder strike. Jack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cloud prevents it.
Cloud is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jack looks winded! Jack tries to circle away but Cloud has him pinned against the cage. Cloud lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Cloud presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Cloud lands a shot to the body.#T2# A short right from Cloud. Cloud lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cloud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacks head. Cloud lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cloud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Cloud.
Cloud scores with a hook to the body. A shot in the inside from Cloud. A short right from Cloud. #KD# Cloud drops Jack onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jack is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Jack is rocked! Jack is looking to take this one to the mat. Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Cloud finish him? Cloud lands a big right hand that drops Jack! The killer instinct kicks in and Cloud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cloud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud! After the fight, Robby Cloud 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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TOF 36
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1# Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy. Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Cloud swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Cloud misses with a looping left. Cloud swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Cloud takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses. Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy. Cloud jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardy throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range. Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Cloud takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses. Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Cloud pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hardy stays in close to Cloud's body and controls the position. Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hardy throws a big right hand that misses. Hardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hardy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hardy scoring with some ground and pound. Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving. Cloud trying to control the position here. #T2# Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cloud looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cloud pulls Hardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardy from doing any damage or advancing position. Hardy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hardy throwing strikes but missing. Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hardy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cloud is on top in guard.
#REVB# Cloud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hardy is adopting a defensive guard. Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cloud's guard. #REVR# Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cloud can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4# Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cloud wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment. Cloud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hardy stays in close to Cloud's body and controls the position. Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving. Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cloud is keeping the position for now. Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5# Hardy 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. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away. Cloud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range. Cloud misses the shot to the body. Cloud cracks Hardy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hardy slips under a jab. Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T6# Cloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Cloud defends it. Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hardy wants to control but Cloud is keeping him busy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cloud wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control. Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cloud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloud defending well though. Hardy is trying to control. Cloud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cloud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cloud swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7# Hardy is working hard here to advance position. Cloud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hardy won't allow Cloud to sweep him here. Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cloud looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hardy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively. Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hardy blocks a jab. Cloud is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T8# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cloud swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cloud misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cloud sprawls and moves away. Hardy lands a nice hook to Cloud's body. Cloud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cloud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy. Hardy jabs Cloud to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Cloud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving. Robby Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cloud connects with a single shot there.#T9# Cloud misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming. Cloud with a hook. Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud. Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot. Cloud looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cloud throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily. Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hardy misses with a wild body shot. Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud. Hardy avoids the body shot from Cloud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robby Cloud will probably get the nod. That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Cloud throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range. Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Cloud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cloud lands with a good body shot. A swing and a miss from Cloud. Hardy cracks Cloud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cloud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cloud looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.#T1# Cloud throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cloud takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses. Nice jab there from Cloud. Cloud has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy. Hardy swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cloud defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Cloud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Cloud shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cloud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy. Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardy. Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head. Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat. Cloud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2# Hardy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cloud is defending well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short right from Cloud on the inside. Hardy stalling the fight.
Cloud works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Cloud. A nice left hand lands by Cloud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cloud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not. #BC2# Cloud breaks the clinch.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range. Cloud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cloud.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut. Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Hardy feinted with a counter takedown. Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud. Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Cloud is quick to defend against it. Cloud scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Cloud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hardy misses with a straight right. Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown. Cloud fights it but they end up in guard. Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cloud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4##ES2# Cloud is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hardy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hardy wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hardy looking for a takedown. Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Cloud. Cloud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not. Cloud lands an uppercut. Cloud lands a body punch. A body shot lands from Cloud.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cloud digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank. Cloud lands a body punch. Cloud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T5# Cloud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Cloud. Hardy tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hardy wants a takedown.
#BC2# Cloud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cloud to score with a decent uppercut. Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy. The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
#T6# Cloud throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cloud's guard. 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! Hardy preventing the sweep. Hardy lands a couple of digs. Hardy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom. Hardy won't allow Cloud to sweep him here. Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving. Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Cloud has wrist control. Hardy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cloud controlling the position.#T7# Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cloud looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Cloud ducks down to avoid it. Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Cloud swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cloud won't be happy with that. Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy trying to control the action but Cloud is working from the bottom. Cloud is letting Hardy control him for a moment. #T8# Cloud gets back to half guard. Cloud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots. Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hardy controlling the action here. Hardy thows a huge punch but Cloud dodges it nicely.
Hardy misses with a head shot. Cloud uses the momentum to regain guard. Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving. #T9# Cloud pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage. Hardy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom. Cloud tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cloud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Cloud. Hardy feinted with a counter takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Cloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Cloud lands with a shot to the body. Cloud connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it. Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Cloud is quick to defend against it. Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it. Cloud throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range. Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardy misses with a wild body shot. Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cloud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hardy staying out of range there. Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cloud throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. Hardy throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range. Hardy is looking to wear down Cloud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away. Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Cloud. Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Hardy tests Cloud's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hardy moves out of range as Cloud strikes. A cross from Cloud lands. Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud misses the jab. Hardy shoots for a takedown but Cloud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hardy tries for a takedown but Cloud circles away easily and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Cloud shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cloud misses the shot to the body. Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3# Hardy lunges at Cloud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cloud's hand. Cloud scores with a shot to the body.
Cloud is looking to clinch. Hardy feinted with a counter takedown. Jab, jab by Cloud - just one landing. Hardy misses with an uppercut. Hardy scores with a decent looking hook. Cloud misses with a straight right. Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Cloud fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy staying out of range there. Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Cloud misses with a body shot.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hardy lands a head shot. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range. Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardy, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab. Cloud looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cloud sprawls and moves away. Cloud misses with the combination.
#T5# Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Cloud avoids it well and moves away. Cloud tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy. Cloud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cloud misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD# and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control. Cloud tries to buck Hardy off but Hardy is having none of it. Cloud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cloud wants to get back to his feet. Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.#T6# Hardy landing a few strikes. Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Cloud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hardy moves into full mount! 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! Hardy lands a big elbow. Hardy landing punches. Cloud is working to get back to half guard.
Cloud taking shots to the head. Hardy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T7# Hardy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardy cracks Cloud with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cloud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hardy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cloud?
Hardy with the ground and pound from mount. Hardy lands with some strikes. Hardy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cloud looks a forlorn figure.
Hardy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cloud badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hardy around the waist but Hardy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hardy is the winner by TKO! Hardy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy! After winning the bout, Oliver Hardy 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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Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1# Marlin slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Cloud moves out of range as Marlin strikes. Marlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away. Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Marlin scores with a jab to the jaw. Marlin misses with a straight left. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marlin counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Marlin counter with a right hand. Cloud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marlin counters with a stiff right hand. Cloud staying out of range there. Cloud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've been told by Marlin's head coaches at Ragnarok's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Marlin with a nice cross. Marlin throws a shot from downtown. Cloud moves away and avoids it. As Marlin backs off Cloud throws a huge counter combo but Marlin manages to avoid it all. Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cloud lands a nice looking body shot.
Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Marlin misses the jab. Marlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely shot to the body. Marlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cloud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marlin rather than just go for the knockout. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Marlin. Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlin. Marlin misses with a body shot.
Marlin misses with a hook. Cloud misses with a straight left. Marlin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target. Marlin misses with a looping right. Marlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cloud lands the left hand. Marlin misses with a few strikes there.
Cloud misses the body punch and Marlin counters with a left and a right that stings Cloud. Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin cracks a nice hook into Cloud's ribs. Marlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marlin slips under a jab. Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlin moves away. Marlin misses with a body shot.
Cloud throws out a counter right but Marlin avoids it with no problem. The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3# Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cloud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cloud blocks a jab. Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
Marlin moves out of range as Cloud strikes. Marlin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlin. A quick step to the side and Marlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Marlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Marlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud misses with the combination.
Marlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cloud lands a nice hook to Marlin's body. Marlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Marlin scores with a jab to the jaw. Cloud throws a big shot that misses. Marlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.#T5# Marlin misses with a wild body shot. Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin with a nice cross. Cloud jabs at Marlin's body. The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cloud lands a right hook to the body.
Marlin is breathing heavily. Marlin missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy. Cloud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cloud throws a hook but Marlin blocks it. Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it. Cloud darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Marlin throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T6# Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. 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! Marlin misses with a wild combination.
Marlin throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range. Marlin avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Cloud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cloud throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range. A jab from Cloud misses. Marlin digs a good hook to Cloud's body.
Cloud throws a good cross that connects.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marlin works Cloud's body with a nice hook.#T7# Cloud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marlin momentarily.
Cloud with a jab. Cloud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin. Cloud misses the jab. Marlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cloud looks to land a combination but Marlin avoids it well. Marlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Cloud thuds his right hand into Marlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab. #T8# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marlin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cloud cracks Marlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Marlin misses the shot to the body. Cloud takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses. Cloud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin. Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marlin. Marlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cloud lands with a shot to the body. Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cloud connects with a body shot that sends Marlin's belly button to the back. Marlin misses with a straight left. #T9# Cloud swings for the body but Marlin moves out of range.
Marlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Cloud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Marlin takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses. Marlin swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Marlin connects with a single shot there. Marlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Cloud throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range. A big right from Cloud misses. Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin. Cloud scores with a decent looking hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robby Cloud 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# Marlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Cloud moves into the clinch. Marlin throws a head punch that misses. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cloud in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Marlin blocks a body shot from Cloud. Marlin blocks a body shot from Cloud. Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land. Marlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marlin is leaning against Cloud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cloud lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin. Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud tries to work over Marlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Marlin trying to stall but Cloud improves his position.
#T1##BC# Marlin breaks the clinch.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch. Marlin staying out of range there. Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a left to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet. Marlin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud throws a hook to the side of Marlin's head but Marlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cloud takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses. Marlin misses with a wild body shot. Marlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cloud moves out of range as Marlin strikes. Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Cloud dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Robby Cloud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Marlin stuns Cloud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Marlin takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses. Marlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Good exchange - Marlin coming out on top. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Cloud. Beautiful body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet. Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud. Cloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cloud lands a nice hook to Marlin's body. Marlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cloud misses with a hook to the body
and Marlin counters with a nice body shot. Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Marlin lands with a right hand. Cloud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Cloud ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet. A big left from Marlin misses. Cloud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2# Cloud moves into the clinch. Cloud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cloud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut. Marlin can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Marlin avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage. #T4# Cloud lands a right hand. Cloud is leaning against Marlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Marlin blocks a body shot from Cloud. Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Marlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloud. A nice left hand lands by Marlin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hook to the body lands for Cloud.
Cloud tries a body shot but Marlin blocks it.
Robby Cloud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cloud tries to work over Marlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Marlin backwards. #T5# Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Marlin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Marlin tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
#BC2# Cloud manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Cloud. Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloud slips under a jab. Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cloud misses with a right hand and Marlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Marlin slips under a jab. Cloud misses with a hook. Marlin swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
#T6# Cloud misses with a straight right. Marlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cloud misses with a straight right. Marlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud. Marlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cloud throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range. Marlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards. Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range. Marlin misses with a body punch
and Cloud counters with a left to the body. Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marlin circles away quickly and effectively. This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Marlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T7# Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlin. Marlin looks to land a right hand but Cloud moved out of range. Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Marlin is looking to counter punch. Marlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cloud. Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
Marlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Marlin scores with a punch to the head. Cloud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T8# Marlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cloud throws a series of punches but Marlin moves out of range. Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Marlin ducks down to avoid it. Cloud misses with a body shot.
Marlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Cloud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Marlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cloud moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy. Cloud scores with a shot to the body.
Marlin misses with a left hand and Cloud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Donk. Cloud catches Marlin right on the button with a cross.#T9# Cloud lands a body shot.
Marlin sizes up Cloud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cloud tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance. Marlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy. Cloud misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Marlin misses the target. Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marlin throws a body shot but no joy. Marlin scores with a hook to the body. Cloud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Marlin scores with a nice strike. A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target. Nice cross by Marlin. Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robby Cloud will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud. Cloud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Marlin throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud. Cloud ducks right into an uppercut from Marlin. Cloud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Marlin's shoulder, as Marlin tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin misses with a body punch
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely. Cloud moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# A combination from Marlin does no damage. Cloud avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Cloud lands. Cloud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A swing and a miss from Cloud. It looked like Marlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cloud. Marlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Cloud moves into the clinch. Cloud lands with a short head shot on the inside. Marlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
#T2# Cloud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cloud lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
A big left from Cloud misses. Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Cloud looks to throw the jab but Marlin is out of range. Marlin is looking to counter punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud misses the shot to the body. It looked like Marlin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cloud cracks Marlin with an open hand slap. Cloud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cloud scrambles back to his feet. Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marlin misses with a hook to the body
and Cloud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Marlin. Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marlin. Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marlin circles away quickly and effectively. Marlin misses the jab. Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cloud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marlin circles away quickly and effectively. No joy there for Marlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Marlin missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cloud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Marlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cloud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cloud misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Marlin with a nice cross. Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud. Cloud looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range. Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marlin.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch. Cloud misses with a body shot.
#T5# Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Cloud misses with a jab to the body
and Marlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cloud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cloud misses with a body punch
and Marlin counters with a series of strikes. Cloud will be more careful next time no doubt. Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marlin lands a jab to the head.
Marlin throws a hook but Cloud blocks it. Marlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range.#T6# Marlin throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Cloud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marlin tries to break free but Cloud pushes him back against the cage. Marlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Marlin. Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Marlin.
Marlin is trying to break the clinch but Cloud has him pressed against the cage. Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud. Cloud prevents Marlin from breaking the clinch.#T7# Cloud lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Marlin breaks the clinch.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Marlin. Cloud takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses. A little feinted left hand from Marlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cloud thuds his right hand into Marlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut. Cloud misses with an uppercut. Marlin misses with a hook
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlin moves away. Marlin needs to keep his hands up - Cloud had a free shot at his head there. Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marlin is looking to counter punch. Marlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cloud. Cloud circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cloud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T8# Marlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cloud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin. This has been an exciting period of action! Marlin slips under a jab from Cloud. Cloud throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range. It looked like Marlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cloud. Marlin takes one to the chin there. Marlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud. Marlin misses with a looping left. Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud. Cloud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin. Marlin lands with a shot to the body. #T9# Marlin misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Cloud misses. Marlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cloud backs up against the cage.
Marlin defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand. A counter left hand to the body from Marlin misses its target. Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it. A big left from Cloud misses. Marlin takes one to the chin there. Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marlin. Marlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cloud looks to land a combination but Marlin avoids it well. Keanu Marlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robby Cloud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice defenses there by Cloud.
And that's the end of the fight! Robby Cloud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cloud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robby Cloud! |
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Event:
TOF 28
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1# Dickweed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dickweed slips a jab from Cloud. Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dickweed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud. John Dickweed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dickweed tries for a takedown but Cloud circles away easily and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut. Dickweed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cloud defends well and Dickweed ends up having to push Cloud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dickweed staying out of range there. Dickweed tests Cloud's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Dickweed moves into the clinch. Dickweed jumps guard but Cloud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cloud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dickweed jumps guard but Cloud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Cloud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cloud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dickweed.#BC# Cloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dickweed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cloud but Cloud pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Dickweed fails with the takedown and Cloud counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dickweed looks winded! Dickweed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dickweed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cloud finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickweed's head. Dickweed tries to clinch and Cloud counters with a left to the body. Cloud lands a nice looking body shot.
Cloud scores with the left hand. Dickweed knows he should have avoided that one. Dickweed circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cloud. Dickweed falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cloud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robby Cloud! |
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Event:
TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1# Cloud misses with a hook. Mohan misses with a hook. Cloud is looking to counter punch. Cloud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mohan staying out of range there. Cloud scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Robert Mohan has been cut. Cloud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice cross by Cloud. Cloud slips a jab from Mohan. Robby Cloud 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. Cloud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mohan's hands. Cloud misses with a straight left. Cloud walks into a stiff left hand from Mohan.#T1# Cloud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mohan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cloud lands a jab to the nose. Mohan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cloud swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robby Cloud! |
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Event:
TOF 15
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1# Cloud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Robby Cloud has been cut. Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Cloud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though. Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it. Anstey slips under a jab. Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Cloud looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely. Anstey is looking to counter punch. Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Anstey lands with a nice combination. Cloud backs away looking to recover. Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cloud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Nice cross by Cloud. Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A punch combination from Anstey misses. Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cloud doesn't seem phased though. Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cloud circles away.#KD# Anstey cracks Cloud with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cloud looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Anstey finish him?
#ROC#Cloud is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cloud drops his hands momentarily. Anstey doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Cloud staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Cloud doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunny Anstey! |
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Event:
TOF 12
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Cloud moves into range and clinches up with Hurst. Cloud gets through Hurst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cloud throws a head punch that misses. Hurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hurst misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hurst. A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected. Still in the clinch, Cloud scores with a nice short uppercut. Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud tries a body shot but Hurst blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurst. Hurst stalling in the clinch but Cloud improves position. A short body shot lands from Hurst as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cloud stalling the fight.
#T1# Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cloud. Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud working aggressively here.
Hurst lands an uppercut. Hurst misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Cloud. A right handed body shot lands from Cloud.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Cloud prevents a body shot from Hurst. Hurst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow. Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst throws a head punch that misses. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses. Hurst works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hurst blocking some punches.
Cloud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Good body shot from Hurst.
Cloud tries a body shot but Hurst blocks it.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3# Hurst misses with a body punch.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloud. Hurst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hurst can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
A hook to the body from Cloud.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Hurst. Cloud pushes Hurst back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hurst misses with a body punch.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud effectively controlling the action here. Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Hurst working hard to break the clinch. Cloud can't find room to land a body shot as Hurst controls the action.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud pressing his opponent against the cage. Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud is working Hurst over against the cage. Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Hurst breaks from the clinch.
Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurst. And Hurst responds with a good body kick, but Cloud manages to step out the way in time. Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurst. #CL# Cloud has managed to clinch.
Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hurst misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Cloud dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cloud throws the left hand but Hurst avoids the punch easily. Hurst thinks about the counter body kick. Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick. Cloud lands a really nice looking cross but Hurst seems unphased.
Hurst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cloud circles away quickly and effectively. Hurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Cloud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hurst to counter with a crisp jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick. Good work by Cloud as he checks the leg kick. Jab by Cloud.#T1# Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst. Cloud takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses. Cloud moves away from the strike by Hurst. A counter left hand to the body from Cloud misses its target. Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Good shot there by Hurst. Cloud digs a good body shot into Hurst's ribs. Hurst throws a hook but Cloud blocks it. Cloud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it. Cloud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Hurst cracks Cloud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurst. Hurst has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hurst moves out of range of the strikes. Cloud missing with a left hand there. Hurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurst! But no joy. Hurst cracks Cloud with an open hand slap. Hurst scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurst throws a low kick, looking for Cloud's leg but Cloud calmly moves out of range. Hurst lands a really nice looking cross but Cloud seems unphased.
Hurst misses with a wild body shot. Cloud is looking to counter punch. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hurst is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst. Cloud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurst moves away.#T3# Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Hurst wants to counter the offense by Cloud and move into the clinch position. Hurst throws a head kick that misses. Hurst lands with an overhand left. Hurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cloud misses with a double jab.
Hurst looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Cloud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurst doesn't seem bothered though. Cloud 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. Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot. Cloud misses with a right hand and Hurst counters with a right hand to the body. Hurst looks to land a right hand but Cloud moved out of range. Cloud lands a head shot. Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst throws out a counter right but Cloud avoids it with no problem. Hurst throws a hook but Cloud avoids it easily.#T4# Hurst moves out of range of the strikes. Hurst jabs Cloud right on the nose. Cloud blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hurst lands a jab to the head.
Hurst scores with a nice right hand.
Cloud walks into a stiff left hand from Hurst. Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hurst's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurst sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurst! But no joy. Hurst thuds his shin into the meat of Cloud's side. Hurst fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cloud checks it well. Hurst cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Good exchange - Hurst coming out on top. Hurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud tries to clinch up but Hurst circles away and keeps his distance. Hurst bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards. Hurst misses with a straight left. Hurst swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hurst wants to slow Cloud down by chopping away at his legs. Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurst on the side of the head. Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Hurst's shoulder, as Hurst tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot. Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurst counters with a nice uppercut. Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst.#T1# Hurst stuns Cloud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hurst misses with a looping left. Hurst lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Hurst. Cloud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hurst thuds his right hand into Cloud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cloud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hurst's head. Hurst swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. 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 looks to land a combination but Hurst avoids it well. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Hurst. Cloud throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurst. Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab from Hurst misses. Hurst misses with a double jab
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand. Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target. Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurst on the side of the head. Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst. Cloud lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hurst. Cloud swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3# Cloud throws a right and a left that both miss. Gordon Hurst seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hurst connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hurst thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud misses with a looping right. Hurst is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Cloud takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hurst with a nice calf kick. Hurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cloud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurst. Cloud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Cloud throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range. Hurst ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hurst moves out of range as Cloud strikes. Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it. Cloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurst. Cloud circles away from the clinch attempt and Cloud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurst is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Hurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hurst 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hurst! A very excited looking Gordon Hurst 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:
TOF 7
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1# A big right from Cloud misses. Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloud swats him away and circles back towards the center. A little jabbing left from Cloud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Strong slips a straight right by Cloud. Strong throws a push kick but Cloud slaps the foot to one side. Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud moves out of range easily. Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Cloud misses. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong. Strong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A head kick misses from Strong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Cloud.
Cloud just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrong.#CL# Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cloud digs a right hand underneath Strong's ribcage. Strong let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1# Cloud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloud. #CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut. Cloud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short left from Cloud. Cloud lands a right hand. Cloud lands with a left to the head. Strong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cloud has him pressed against the cage. Strong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cloud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cloud blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloud. A right handed body shot lands from Cloud.
Cloud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cloud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud digs a right hand underneath Strong's ribcage. Strong let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head. Strong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#KD2# Cloud drops Strong onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Strong is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Strong is rocked! Cloud throws a big uppercut that drops Strong! More strikes from Cloud and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Strong lies dazed against the cage as Cloud celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud! |
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Event:
TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1# Dunn throws a hook but Cloud blocks it. Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunn.
Cloud scores with a shot to the body.
Mike Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunn misses the jab. Dunn misses with a two punch combination.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Cloud misses. Dunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Cloud misses the shot to the body. Dunn slips a straight right by Cloud. Cloud tries to move into range but Dunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunn looks to land a combination. Cloud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dunn tries to bum rush Cloud with a series of wild strikes but Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dunn defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dunn throws a good cross that connects.
Dunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud. Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cloud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Cloud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cloud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Dunn throws out a counter right but Cloud avoids it with no problem. Cloud throws a hook but Dunn avoids it easily. Nice cross by Dunn. Dunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Cloud throws a hook but Dunn blocks it. A lazy left from Dunn finds it's target. A punch combination from Dunn misses. Cloud swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dunn lands with a nice combination. Cloud backs away looking to recover. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cloud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunn.
Dunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# A lazy left from Dunn finds it's target. Some wild striking there from Dunn.
Dunn misses with the combination.
Dunn throws a right and a left that Cloud avoids nicely. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunn throws a right and a left that Cloud avoids nicely. Dunn throws a right and a left that Cloud avoids nicely. Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cloud dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Cloud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Dunn scores with a four punch combination!#T3# Cloud tests Dunn's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cloud lands with a cross. Cloud dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Cloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dunn throws a one two combo.
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Cloud as he connects with a hook. Dunn misses with the combination.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cloud circles away quickly and effectively. Dunn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Dunn misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dunn throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4##CL# Cloud moves into the clinch. Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn is trying to push Cloud away but Cloud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cloud lands a shoulder strike. Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud keeps control of Dunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dunn is trying to break free. Cloud pushes Dunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hook to the body lands for Cloud.
Dunn looks winded! Dunn has had enough of the clinch but Cloud keeps him there for the moment. Cloud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunn's efforts to push away. Dunn is trying to break the clinch but Cloud is controlling him. A nice left hand lands by Cloud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud lands a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dunn dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Dunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD# and Cloud counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dunn! Cloud lets Dunn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dunn is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Cloud walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dunn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cloud swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dunn's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud! |
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