Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasparas.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Kasparas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasparas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasparas 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.
Kasparas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasparas.
Kasparas misses with a two punch combination.
Strong scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasparas looks winded!
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Kasparas's belly button to the back.
Strong lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Gwendylyn Kasparas has been cut.#T1#
Strong scores with a nice body kick.
A combination from Strong does no damage. #KD#
Strong lands a big head kick that sends Kasparas tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves Kasparas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Kasparas's belly button to the back.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#That has opened up Gwendylyn Kasparas's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Strong lands a big right hand that sends Kasparas crashing to the mat! Strong stays standing though and waves Kasparas back to his feet!#ROC#Kasparas is rocked!
BAM! Strong delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kasparas like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 181
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Strong slips a straight right by Pumpkins.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Pumpkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pumpkins's hands.
Pumpkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pumpkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strong's head.#CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pumpkins moves away.
Pumpkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pumpkins at a distance.
Strong walks into a jab.
Strong tries to land a body kick
and Pumpkins counters with a crisp right that sends Strong to the canvas! Pumpkins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Pumpkins!
Our winner, Carl Pumpkins, 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.

Event: TOF 159
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Strong throws a leg kick but Mihaylov checks it.
Mihaylov takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Mihaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mihaylov misses.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong lands a body shot. #CL#
Mihaylov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Strong told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Strong misses with some punches.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards. #T2##BC#
Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov.
Strong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mihaylov checks it well.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaylov moves out of range easily.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong throws a right hand that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strong thumps Mihaylov with a low kick.#T3#
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mihaylov can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov scores with a head kick. Strong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Strong.
An attempted straight right counter from Mihaylov misses the target.
Strong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mihaylov checks the leg kick.#T4#
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mihaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T5#
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mihaylov tries to clinch
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Mihaylov sees coming a mile off.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.#T6#
Mihaylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Mihaylov misses its target.#CL2#
Strong darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mihaylov is defending well for now.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strong throws an elbow but misses.
Strong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Strong feints a counter leg kick.
Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs. #T7#
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Mihaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strong just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mihaylov gets tackled into the cage by Strong. Strong maintains the clinch.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong. #TD#
Mihaylov manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihaylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mihaylov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Strong is looking to defend but Mihaylov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Strong! Mihaylov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Strong taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krasimir Mihaylov!
A relieved looking Krasimir Mihaylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 151
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Jack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack is defending well for now.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Strong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Jack.
A leg kick checked by Jack.#TD2#
Jack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jack lands in his opponent's guard.
Strong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Strong is trying to keep Jack in close.
Strong pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Jack is in close to Strong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strong's head.
Jack is looking to advance position but Strong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Strong content just to control the position here.
Jack tries to hold on but Strong pushes him away.
Jack throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Strong is looking to control Jack but Jack is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jack rolls, trying to escape but Strong keeps control of the position.
Strong tries to get the hooks in deep but Jack pushed the leg off.
Strong is hanging on to Jack's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Strong struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack tries to roll but Strong sticks to his back.
Strong is trying to stick to Jack's back but Jack is turning into Strong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jack.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
Jack passes Strong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jack missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Jack trying to pass the guard but Strong defending well. #SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura but Strong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jack to get the leverage.
Jack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strong wants to get back to full guard.
Strong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.
Jack wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Strong is trying to stand back up but Jack is controlling him #T5##SUB2#
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Jack prevents Strong from improving his position.
Jack throwing shots but Strong is blocking nicely.
Strong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack is keen to just control but Strong is a slippery customer.#T6#
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Strong is defending well. #SUB2#
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Strong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strong is not content to let Jack control the position.
Jack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Strong tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away. #T7#
Jack breaks from Strong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strong is bucking up trying to escape but Jack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Jack is landing with some decent strikes but Strong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Strong is rocked!#CUT2#Lucaerys Strong's cut is getting worse.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jack! Strong is hurt baaadly! Jack is firing away with more strikes - Strong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!

Event: TOF 140
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Meadows. That snapped Strong's head back.
Strong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Strong.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Meadows.
Meadows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Meadows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Meadows 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.
Strong avoids the body shot from Meadows.
Jay Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong tries to bum rush Meadows with a series of wild strikes but Meadows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Strong.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meadows.
Meadows takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Meadows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Meadows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a head kick.
Meadows throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Strong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meadows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meadows has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meadows has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meadows working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Meadows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strong has Meadows pressed against the cage, preventing Meadows from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong misses with some punches.
Strong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jay Meadows has been cut.
Strong scores a nice knee to the body.
Meadows is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
Meadows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meadows has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Jay Meadows's cut even more.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Meadows avoids the damage to the body.
Meadows has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Meadows tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the cage.
Strong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
Meadows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meadows lands a head kick!
Meadows swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meadows misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Strong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strong.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Meadows blocks the elbow strike.
Strong scores a nice knee to the body.
Meadows looks winded!
A hook to the body from Strong.
Strong lands an elbow that stopped Meadows in his tracks for a moment.
Strong lands a left hand. #CUT#The cut above Jay Meadows's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Strong crunches a lovely knee into Meadows's ribcage.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#Jay Meadows's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Strong lands a good knee to the midsection. Meadows won't want to take too many of those.
Strong lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jay Meadows's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 129
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Strong misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strong.
El Luchador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strong's waist but Strong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Luchador off to one side.
El Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong stuffs the takedown attempt from El Luchador. El Luchador gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong throws a front kick that sends El Luchador stumbling back into the cage.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strong.
El Luchador shoots for a double leg takedown but Strong sprawls well. He's pushed El Luchador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucaerys Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Strong delivers a nice body kick.
Strong scores with a leg kick.
Strong catches El Luchador with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1##KD#
Strong lands a big head kick that sends El Luchador tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves El Luchador back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strong!
El Luchador looks winded!
El Luchador walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strong.
Strong keeps El Luchador at a distance using the push kick.
Strong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Luchador's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on El Luchador. That did some damage!
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Strong clinches with his opponent.
Strong lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Strong as the two fighters clinch.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong presses El Luchador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Luchador or not. #T2##KD#
Strong drops El Luchador with a big knee straight up the middle! El Luchador is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#El Luchador is rocked!
Strong scores with a spinning back kick!
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?#KD#
Strong sends El Luchador crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strong is motioning to the referee to let El Luchador up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Strong feints a jab and as El Luchador dips his head, Strong unleashes a brutal head kick that catches El Luchador right on the jaw! Timbeeer! El Luchador falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Strong smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Strong misses with the body kick
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Sparks misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparks.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparks circles away.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Strong sizes up Sparks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sparks throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sparks avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparks takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Sparks checks a leg kick.
Sparks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Strong slips under a jab from Sparks.
Sparks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.
Strong thuds his shin into the meat of Sparks's side.
Strong throws a low kick, looking for Sparks's leg but Sparks calmly moves out of range.
Strong with the inside leg kick.
Strong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strong duly obliges.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Strong scores with a head kick. Sparks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sparks looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.#T3#
Sparks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Strong defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Sparks moves away and avoids it.
Strong tries to clinch up but Sparks circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparks misses.
Strong is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Sparks misses with a hook
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sparks slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparks off the cage and back into range.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparks scores with a body shot.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
A shot to the liver by Strong. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Strong drives through and clinches with Sparks against the cage.
Sparks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparks avoids the damage to the body. #T5#
Sparks working Strong over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Strong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparks misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong throws a push kick but Sparks slaps the foot to one side.
Strong throws a lazy head kick
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Sparks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target. #T6#
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong throws a leg kick but Sparks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparks misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Sparks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong throws a leg kick but Sparks moved away.
Sparks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparks is able to avoid easily.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sparks flicks out a counter leg kick but Strong steps away.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Strong fakes the leg kick and cracks Sparks in the body. #T7#
Strong misses with a head kick.
Sparks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Sparks misses.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Sparks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong lands with a kick to the temple. Sparks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick lands for Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Strong.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong lands with a kick to the ribs. #T8#
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparks misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Lucaerys Strong's cut is getting worse.
Sparks moves out of range of the body kick.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sparks throws a low kick but Strong moves out of range easily.
Sparks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strong checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T9#
Sparks slips a straight right by Strong.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparks.
Strong walks into a left hand.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
A head kick from Strong lands but Sparks takes it in his stride.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparks misses with the combination.
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucaerys Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucaerys Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sparks lands with a shot to the body.
Sparks throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sparks misses the jab.
Strong throws a quick counter head kick but Sparks was just out of range.
Sparks slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Sparks's ribs.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparks throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sparks blocks a head kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Sparks misses
and Strong counters with a head kick. That will keep Sparks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Strong checks the leg kick.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Sparks blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strong.
Sparks motions for Strong to come forward. Sparks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong lands with a shot to the body.
Sparks moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
Sparks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong misses with a hook
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strong lands a head kick!
Sparks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a low kick, right behind Sparks 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong throws a head kick that misses
and Sparks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong slips under a jab from Sparks.
Strong with the inside leg kick.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a big head kick but Sparks shrugs it off.
Sparks swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Strong avoiding damage as Sparks throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
Strong lands a head kick!
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
A punch lands to the side of Strong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparks manages to avoid it.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucaerys Strong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
A head kick by Strong misses
and Sparks counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Lucaerys Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Sparks.
Sparks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strong under the eye.#ROC2#Strong is rocked!
Sparks moves in close and cracks Strong with a massive right hand! Strong, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sparks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elton Sparks!
Elton Sparks 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.

Event: TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Strong scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Gregor CleaPain has been cut.
CleaPain misses with a takedown attempt
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps CleaPain thinking.
Strong closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops CleaPain! Strong dives in looking to finish! CleaPain is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Magabi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Magabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strong scores with a kick to the body.
Magabi blocks a head kick by Strong.
Magabi avoids the head kick by Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong throws a lazy head kick
and Magabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magabi feints and then cracks Strong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strong down.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magabi throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Magabi moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magabi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong thuds a left hand into Magabi 's body.
Magabi misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Magabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Magabi and move into the clinch position.
Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magabi throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Magabi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Strong to the canvas! Strong doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Magabi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Strong.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Pumpkins avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pumpkins.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Pumpkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pumpkins is able to avoid easily.
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pumpkins avoids a kick to the body.
Pumpkins looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pumpkins throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Pumpkins sees coming a mile off.
Strong lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Strong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Pumpkins tries to counter with a clinch but Strong shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Pumpkins moves out of range easily.
Pumpkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
Strong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strong lands the left hand.
Strong throws the left hand but Pumpkins avoids the punch easily.
Pumpkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pumpkins missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pumpkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Strong's corner calls for a 1-2. Strong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Strong tries to land a leg kick but Pumpkins saw it coming and moves away.
Strong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pumpkins misses the jab.
Pumpkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strong scores with a hook.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Pumpkins avoids it.
Pumpkins throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Strong throws a push kick but Pumpkins slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Pumpkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pumpkins checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Pumpkins misses.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pumpkins.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Pumpkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Pumpkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Pumpkins sees coming a mile off.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Strong lands a big head kick that sends Pumpkins tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves Pumpkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pumpkins is rocked!
Strong scores with a hook to the body. Pumpkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pumpkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Strong with a nice calf kick.
Pumpkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Pumpkins misses with a shot to the body
and Strong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Strong lands a high kick!
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Strong engages and cracks Pumpkins with a massive lead left hook - Pumpkins tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Strong is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Liars with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Strong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liars checks a leg kick.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Liars moved out of range.
Liars let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Liars.
Liars throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liars throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Liars.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong misses with a kick to the body.
Liars is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liars throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Christian Liars has been cut.
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strong misses with a low kick as Liars jumps back.
Liars slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liars misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Liars lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liars checks the leg kick.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liars avoids a kick to the body.
Liars changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liars.
Liars throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Strong.
Liars throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Liars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liars lands a lovely overhand right.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liars.
Liars misses the shot to the body.
Strong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strong slips a straight right by Liars.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liars.#T2#
Liars throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Liars with that takedown attempt.
Strong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liars under the eye.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Liars throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liars shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucaerys Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liars wants to land a leg kick but Strong is out of range.
Strong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Liars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Liars tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Liars looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Liars steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strong. That one must have hurt.
Strong is looking to chop away at Liars's legs. #KD#
Strong drops Liars with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Liars looks back up at him and smiles so Strong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Liars is rocked!
Strong feints and then cracks Liars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liars down.
Liars is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Look low, kick high! Strong uses the oldest trick in the book to send Liars tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Strong is absolutely delighted - when Liars wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Messing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Messing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strong lands a nice hook to Messing's body. Messing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strong thumps Messing with a low kick.
Crunch! Strong slams his shin into Messing's torso.
Strong connects with a nice looking jab.
Messing looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Messing counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Strong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strong is letting Messing control him for a moment. #T1#
Messing working away.
Messing throws an elbow but Strong slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong tries to buck Messing off but Messing is having none of it.
Strong sneaks back into half guard.
Strong gets full guard.
Messing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strong wants to stand and escape but Messing is having none of it.
Messing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Messing forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Strong is looking to improve his position.
Messing moves nicely into side control.
Messing scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Strong to see if he's OK.
Messing cracks Strong with a big right hand but Strong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Messing trying to control the position but Strong is working away.
Strong wants to get back to his feet but Messing drags him back down.
Messing works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Messing grinds an elbow into Strong's temple.
Strong looks to move to half guard but instead Messing has passed into mount! Damn!
Strong tries to hold on but Messing pushes him away.
Messing dominating with strikes here.#CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Messing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#Strong is rocked!
Strong takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Messing's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerard Messing!
In his post fight interview, Gerard Messing started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 39
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Strong lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Strong tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karter throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Karter only half commits.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Strong throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
Strong throws a low kick but Karter avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Strong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Karter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong wants to clinch.#T1#
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Strong misses
and Karter counters with a good low kick that Strong was not able to check.
Karter lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong moves to clinch but Karter breaks away
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Strong throws a leg kick but Karter moved away.
Strong throws a nice head kick!
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Karter moves into range and clinches up with Strong.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but Karter blocks with his arms.
Karter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.
Karter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strong.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Karter managing to block the knees to the body from Strong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karter.
A knee to the head by Strong.
A hook to the body from Karter.
Strong looks winded!
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Karter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strong being controlled against the cage.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Karter.
Karter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
A right hook to the body lands for Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karter obliges.
Karter lands a body punch. #T4#
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Karter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karter.
Karter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Karter. #ROC#Strong is rocked!
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Karter throws a big uppercut that drops Strong! More strikes from Karter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Strong lies dazed against the cage as Karter celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter!

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Merchant pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merchant! But no joy.
Merchant misses with a body shot.
Merchant looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Merchant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merchant circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Merchant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strong sprawls well initially but Merchant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Merchant working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merchant lands a nice short elbow.
Merchant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merchant working over Strong with some ground and pound. Strong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merchant.
Merchant slips a nice elbow through Strong's hands, connecting with Strong's forehead.
Strong is trying to control but can't.
Merchant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merchant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Merchant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Merchant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strong is trying to get back to full guard.
Merchant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merchant lands a nice short elbow.
Strong wants to get back to full guard but Merchant has mounted him!
Merchant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Strong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Strong tries to lock up and control but Merchant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merchant on the ground.
Merchant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merchant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strong hang on?#T2#
Strong tries to hold on but Merchant postures up.
The referee warns Strong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Merchant lands with some strikes.
Merchant looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Merchant drops a big elbow. That's hurt Strong! More shots from Merchant and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Merchant!
An out of breath Devon Merchant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 29
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst misses with a two punch combination.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Hurst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
Nice defenses there by Hurst.
Hurst checks a low kick from Strong.
Hurst cracks Strong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurst checks a leg kick nicely.
Hurst was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strong misses with a few strikes there.
As Strong looks to move away, Hurst throws a big counter combo but Strong just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a front kick aimed at Hurst's knee but Hurst avoids it well.
Hurst misses the shot to the body.
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst backing away here, and Strong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hurst.#T1#
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hurst swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong misses with some punches.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Hurst managing to block the knees to the body from Strong.
Hurst works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Hurst lands with a left to the head.
Hurst lands with a right to the head.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Hurst lands a right hand.
Strong throws an elbow but it misses.
Strong trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Hurst manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurst works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Hurst lands with a good body shot.
Hurst swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Hurst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurst is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A slow jab from Hurst misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Hurst moves out of range easily.
Hurst was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strong in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Strong misses.
Hurst throws a shot to the body.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Strong.
Hurst avoids the head kick by Strong.
Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong throws a big counter head kick but Hurst avoids it with no problem.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurst is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Hurst takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Strong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strong lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurst.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst wants to break free but Strong has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Gordon Hurst has been cut.
Strong misses with an elbow strike.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage.
Hurst lands an uppercut.
Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Strong backwards. #T5#
Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurst avoids the elbow strike from Strong, against the cage.
Hurst lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hurst lands a shoulder strike.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Strong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurst's elbow.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurst is defending well for now.#T6#
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurst.
Hurst digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank.
Strong looks winded!
Hurst is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurst tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurst lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurst pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurst stalling in the clinch.
Hurst scores with a shoulder strike.
Hurst lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hurst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hurst lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strong or not. #T7#
Hurst lands with a short shot to the head.
Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. #BC#
Hurst manages to break the clinch.
Hurst misses with the combination.
Strong throws a leg kick but Hurst checks it.
Hurst 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.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
Strong works Hurst's body with a nice hook.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Strong.
Strong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Strong is rocked!
Hurst scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hurst pounces like a tiger and cracks Strong with a vicious hook! Strong is down but not out! Hurst follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gordon Hurst!
Gordon Hurst was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 23
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Dinu misses
and Strong counters with a one-two to the body.
Dinu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinu.
Dinu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strong connects with the punch.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strong's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinu misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a good low kick that Dinu was not able to check.
Dinu throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinu throws a big shot that misses.
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dinu tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dinu blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Dinu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinu circles away.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Strong tries to clinch but Dinu moves out of range.
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Dinu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick.
Strong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinu's sensitive parts.
Strong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dinu.
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinu just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dinu connects with the punch.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Strong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinu 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dinu clinches with his opponent.
Dinu lands a left hand. #T2#
Strong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dinu is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinu avoids the damage to the body.
Dinu lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Strong.
Strong crunches a lovely knee into Dinu's ribcage.
Strong working Dinu over with knees to the body.
Strong blocking some punches.
Dinu can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dinu.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinu avoids it.
Dinu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dinu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dinu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Strong blocks an elbow strike.
Dinu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong has Dinu pressed against the cage, preventing Dinu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinu lands a right hand.
Strong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dinu is breathing heavily.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong lands an elbow that stopped Dinu in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Dinu has been cut.
Dinu misses with a body punch.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinu.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.
Strong has Dinu pressed against the cage, preventing Dinu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strong has Dinu pressed against the cage, preventing Dinu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinu.
Dinu is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Strong lands a damaging elbow.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinu's efforts to push away.
Dinu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dinu works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinu is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Strong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dinu has Strong pressed against the cage.
Dinu tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the cage.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinu's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong. #T5#
Strong tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinu blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Dinu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinu manages to avoid it.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinu.
Dinu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinu throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong wants to clinch up but Dinu keeps it at a distance.
Dinu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strong. That's going to slow Dinu down.
Dinu sizes up Strong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Lucaerys Strong's cut even more.#CL#
Strong gets tackled into the cage by Dinu. Dinu maintains the clinch.
Strong has Dinu pressed against the cage, preventing Dinu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Dinu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinu.
A nice leg kick from Strong, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Strong has taken the fight to the clinch. #T6#
Dinu just leaning against Strong, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Strong lands an elbow that stopped Dinu in his tracks for a moment.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinu has Strong pushed against the cage.
Strong has Dinu pressed against the cage, preventing Dinu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinu prevents a body shot from Strong.
Strong trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Dinu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinu throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinu manages to avoid it.
Strong moves out of range as Dinu strikes.#T7#
Dinu misses with a two punch combination.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strong tries to clinch but Dinu is having none of it.
Dinu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinu throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dinu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strong - the referee stops the clock and Dinu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strong. Dinu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Dinu misses.
Dinu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dinu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strong.
Strong takes one to the side of the head.
Strong thumps Dinu with a low kick.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Dinu moves out of range easily. #T8#
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!
Strong lands a brutal head kick. Dinu looks out on his feet and Strong throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: TOF 16
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Strong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aaron Goodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Goodson throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong feints a counter leg kick.
Goodson throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodson with a body shot.
Strong scores with a head kick. Goodson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Goodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Goodson scores with a shot to the body.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goodson is out of range and Strong settles back down.
Goodson scores with a hook.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodson checks a low kick from Strong.
Goodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.#T1#
Strong scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Strong.
Goodson slips under a jab.
Goodson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strong.
Goodson moves out of range as Strong throws a body kick.
Goodson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strong takes a swing at Goodson's ribcage but misses.
Goodson throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Strong misses
enabling Goodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodson misses with a wild combination.
Strong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodson.#CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Strong throws an overhand right that lands on Goodson's shoulder, as Goodson tries to avoid the shot.
Goodson ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong throws a body kick that misses
and Goodson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strong thinking. #T2#
Goodson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Strong is rocked!
Goodson steps in with a hook that catches Strong right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Goodson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Strong looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Goodson!
After winning the bout, Aaron Goodson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 12
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CleaPain manages to avoid it.
CleaPain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strong.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
CleaPain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strong wants to get back to his feet but CleaPain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that CleaPain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
CleaPain advances position into side control!
CleaPain working away.
Strong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.
Strong blocking the ground and pound attempt from CleaPain.
Strong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but CleaPain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strong is not content to let CleaPain control the position.#T1#
Strong tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.
CleaPain passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
CleaPain lands a heavy elbow.
Strong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with CleaPain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
CleaPain prevents Strong from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong wants to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
CleaPain is landing with some decent strikes but Strong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
CleaPain with a couple of short strikes.
CleaPain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by CleaPain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CleaPain looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
Strong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
CleaPain looking to ground and pound but Strong is blocking nicely.
CleaPain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
CleaPain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Strong wants to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
CleaPain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Strong is rocked!
CleaPain with the ground and pound from mount.
CleaPain landing strikes from the mount and Strong is in trouble!
Strong is still in real trouble! Can CleaPain finish him?
CleaPain connects with a bit shot that sees Strong covering up! More strikes from CleaPain and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! CleaPain is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor CleaPain!

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!

Event: TOF 4
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
A low kick lands for Strong.
A jab lands there for Strong.#CUT#It looks like Luca Brassi has been cut.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong fakes the leg kick and cracks Brassi in the body.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brassi to score with a decent uppercut.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Brassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brassi throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Strong is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a hook.
Strong sets himself, and Brassi steps forward looking for the clinch! Strong avoids it this time.
Strong scores with a push kick.
Strong throws a lazy body kick
and Brassi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brassi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strong. Strong obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Brassi needs to keep his hands up - Strong had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Brassi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brassi misses with a wild combination.
Strong misses with a straight left.
Strong moves out of range of the body kick from Brassi.
Strong misses with a body punch
enabling Brassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brassi throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left and a right from Brassi both land. Nice combination.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Brassi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Strong scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brassi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strong. That's going to slow Brassi down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Strong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strong stuffs the takedown.
Brassi lands a nice looking body shot.
Brassi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brassi's hands.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Strong misses. #T3#
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brassi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong throws a hook but Brassi avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Brassi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brassi throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Strong is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Strong lands a big head kick that sends Brassi tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves Brassi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Brassi is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Strong uses the oldest trick in the book to send Brassi tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Strong is absolutely delighted - when Brassi wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucaerys Strong!

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