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Event:
TL Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sixteenthethird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legend counters with a head kick. That will keep Sixteenthethird thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Sixteenthethird misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Sixteenthethird. Those never looked like landing.
Legend appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sixteenthethird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend.
A telegraphed right hand from Sixteenthethird misses the target.
Legend seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Legend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legend leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Legend breaks from the clinch.
Legend displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sixteenthethird throws out the jab.
Sixteenthethird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sixteenthethird throws a hook but Legend blocks it.
Legend displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sixteenthethird throws out the jab.
Legend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sixteenthethird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legend counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixteenthethird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legend moves away.
Legend scores with a hook to the body. Sixteenthethird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legend throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1##KD2#
Sixteenthethird lands a big right hand that sends Legend crashing to the mat! Sixteenthethird stays standing though and waves Legend back to his feet!#ROC2#Legend is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rod Legend has been cut.
Sixteenthethird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sixteenthethird cracks Legend with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robo Sixteenthethird!
A relieved looking Robo Sixteenthethird 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:
TL Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Guterrez walks into a left hand.
Legend throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guterrez's head.
Guterrez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Guterrez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guterrez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legend really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guterrez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guterrez controlling from the top position.
Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Guterrez is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Guterrez content to stall in guard here.
Legend is trying to hold Guterrez in close to prevent damage but Guterrez has managed to pass into half guard.
Guterrez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Legend is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Guterrez controlling his opponent.
Guterrez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Guterrez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Legend is looking to get to half guard.
Guterrez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Guterrez with shots to the head and body - Legend looks very uncomfortable down there.
Legend tries to lock up and control but Guterrez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Guterrez wants to finish this one by submission but Legend is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guterrez.
Legend wants to control but Guterrez is having none of it.
Guterrez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guterrez lands a nice shot to the head.
Guterrez content just to control the position here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legend is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guterrez landing shots from mount. #CUT#It looks like Rod Legend has been cut.#SUB#
Guterrez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Legend is surviving well by controlling Guterrez's body position as best he can.
Guterrez cracks Legend with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guterrez controlling from the full mount.
Guterrez looking to finish Legend with some ground and pound. This is bad for Legend!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Legend that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#Legend is rocked!
Guterrez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Guterrez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Legend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Guterrez misses with a wild body shot.
Legend replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guterrez blocks it well.
Legend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guterrez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Legend sprawls and moves away.
Guterrez misses with a jab to the body
and Legend counters with a right hand to the body.
Guterrez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Guterrez dives in and scores a takedown into Legend's guard.
Guterrez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legend swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legend being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Guterrez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guterrez lands a couple of digs.
Guterrez content to stall in guard here.
Guterrez landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guterrez controlling from the top position.
Guterrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guterrez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Legend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guterrez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Legend looking for a sweep. Not yet Legend, not yet. #T3#
Guterrez with a nice head shot there.
Legend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legend keeping full guard, as Guterrez tries to pass.
Guterrez pushes down on Legend's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Legend is looking for a sweep. Guterrez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Legend wants to control but Guterrez passes into side.
#SUB#
Guterrez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Guterrez controls the position. #SUB#
Guterrez tries for a kimura but Legend is defending well.
Legend is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Guterrez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guterrez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guterrez looks to land a strike but Legend avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Guterrez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rod Legend's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legend moves out of range as Guterrez strikes.
Rod Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Guterrez counters with a single leg into guard. Legend didn't expect that.
Guterrez controlling from the top position.
Guterrez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legend is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Guterrez working for a triangle but Legend defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guterrez is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Guterrez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guterrez wants to pass the guard but Legend is keeping the position.
Guterrez content to stall in guard here.
Rod Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Guterrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?#T3#
Guterrez manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Legend has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Guterrez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Legend is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Guterrez pulls down on the head and he's put Legend to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Guterrez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin won't allow Legend to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Legend slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.#REVR#
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Legend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legend thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully.
Legend working some strikes from top position.
Legend sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Legend trying to control but Griffin 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.
Griffin checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Legend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Legend trying to control the position.
#T3#
Legend seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Griffin won't allow Legend to sweep him here.
Legend controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Legend looking for a sweep. Not yet Legend, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Legend.
Legend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin slips a straight right by Legend.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin looks winded!
Legend takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Legend keeps it at a distance.
Legend throws a nice head kick!
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Legend looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Legend dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Legend misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
Legend can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Griffin stands up and beckons Legend to his feet.
Rod Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend 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.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legend as he avoids it easily.
Legend plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rod Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Legend. #T1#
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legend swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Legend throws a combination that misses
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legend throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
Legend tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Legend.
Legend throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Legend lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legend misses with a head kick.
Griffin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Legend dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Legend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griffin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legend as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Legend missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Legend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Rod Legend is winning the standup battle so far.
Legend misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Griffin counters with a single leg into guard. Legend didn't expect that. #T3#
Griffin trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Legend pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
Legend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Legend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Legend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legend looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin is not content to let Legend control the position.
Legend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
Legend lands strikes from half guard.
Legend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend passes to full mount!
Griffin is squirming around, avoiding Legend's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Legend dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legend paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legend swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Legend won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Legend gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Griffin wants a takedown but no success here.
Rod Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quagmire Griffin.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Legend trying to land knees to the body.
Legend is stalling here.
Legend missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Legend using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#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.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Legend gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin wants to break free but Legend has control.
#BC#
Legend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Legend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rod Legend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legend is looking to wear down Griffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Legend fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin blocks a head kick by Legend.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legend. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Legend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legend throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legend scores with a shot to the body.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Legend.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend fails with the takedown.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Legend sprawls well.#T4#
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legend is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Legend circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin shoots in but Legend avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Legend.
Legend lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Legend sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Legend.
Quagmire Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legend plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Legend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legend, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Legend! |
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