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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Vendetta
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1# Villa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legend. A little feinted left hand from Villa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Villa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legend. Villa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legend misses with a series of wild punches.
Villa scores with a nice head shot.#TD# Villa drives through with a takedown into guard. Villa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legend working a defensive guard here.
Villa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Villa throwing strikes but missing. Villa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Villa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Villa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Villa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Villa trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. Legend avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Villa works over Legend with some ground and pound from guard. Villa throwing strikes from guard but Legend blocks nicely. Villa with a nice head shot there.#T2# Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Villa with a flurry of punches that miss. Villa controlling from the top position. Villa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Villa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Villa postures up in Legend's guard and throws a big left but Legend blocks it. Villa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legend swivels though and keeps the full guard. Villa trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Legend is looking for a triangle but Villa pushes his legs off easily.
Villa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Legend keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully. Villa postures up and lands a big shot to Legend's brow. Legend looking to control.
Villa trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. Villa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legend swivels though and keeps the full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2# Legend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Villa is aware though and is defending well.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Legend keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully. Villa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Legend's head. Villa tries to free his leg and advance position but Legend is retaining full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Legend can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Legend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Villa is aware though and is defending well. Villa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Legend working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villa. Legend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Villa wants to pass the guard but Legend is keeping the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Villa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Villa is in close to Legend's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Villa dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Villa missing with a left hand there. Legend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD# Villa steps into range and cracks Legend with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Legend flops backwards and Villa dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Villa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Villa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Legend is rocked! Villa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Legend is still in real trouble! Can Villa finish him? Villa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Villa postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Legend covers up, he's hurt! Villa keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Villa and the ref steps in to end the fight! Villa can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jensen Villa! Jensen Villa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Warpath Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -44-
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Legend takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns lands with a cross. A swing and a miss from Burns. Legend misses with a straight left. #TD# Burns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Legend was covering up waiting for the punch and Burns finishes the takedown easily into guard. Legend really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Burns cracks Legend with a solid left hand. Burns chips away with some ground and pound. Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Legend's brow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Burns chips away with some ground and pound. Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Legend has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle. Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Legend avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Burns cracks Legend with a solid left hand. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Legend is rocked! Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Burns loads up on a big left hand. Legend felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Burns looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Legend can't hide his disappointment, as Burns celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gage Burns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# Legend's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legend scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Sigandi Legend has been cut.#CL# Romero moves into the clinch. Romero lands with a short shot to the head. Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Legend changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL# Romero closes the distance and pushes Legend back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero lands a right hand. A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero. Romero lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Romero is leaning against Legend and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Romero is working Legend over against the cage. Romero pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Legend looks winded! Romero lands a shoulder strike. #T1# Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legend or not. Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Romero lands with a left to the head. Romero lands a body punch in the clinch. Romero lands a shoulder strike. Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Romero scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Romero on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Sigandi Legend's cut even more. Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romero scores with a shoulder strike. Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. Romero lands a body punch in the clinch. Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Legend is rocked! Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch. Legend is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him? A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Legend seems to have recovered his senses. Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Romero pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Romero lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
#T2# Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legend. A short right from Romero. A short uppercut from Romero. Romero lands a left hand.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Legend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Romero scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head. Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch. Romero scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head. Romero lands a shoulder strike. Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legends head. #CUT#The cut above Sigandi Legend's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Romero creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Legend's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Legend drops to his knees and Romero pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Romero! Roberto Romero decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2025 |
#R1# Case catches Legend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Jacob Legend has been cut. Legend closes this distance looking for a takedown but Case circles away. Case lands with a right hand. Case throws a solid leg kick but Legend takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Case. Case thows a body kick. Legend tries to catch it but that hurt him. Legend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Case to score with a decent uppercut. Legend shoots in for a takedown but Case shows good takedown defense. Case paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Case with a hook. Case scores with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Case defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend. Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Legend.#T1# Legend shoots in but Case avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD# Case lands a big right hand that sends Legend crashing to the mat! Case stays standing though and waves Legend back to his feet!#KD# Case lands a big right hand that sends Legend crashing to the mat! Case stays standing though and waves Legend back to his feet!#ROC#Legend is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! BAM! Case delivers a spinning backfist that drops Legend like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Justin Case! Justin Case gave a mention to HARDTACK 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Churchill Ponders the Wanis
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Legend shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Legend dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Legend's head and hops out. Li is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Legend shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him. Legend misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Legend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Li drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well. Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Li feints the counter takedown.#T1# Legend darts in trying to clinch#TD2# so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Li chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Sigandi Legend has been cut. Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legend works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Li postures up in Legend's guard and throws a big left but Legend blocks it. Legend doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Legend keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully. Legend tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Legend has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though. Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Li lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Li lands a couple of decent looking shots. Li landing with the ground and pound. Legend trying to control the position.
Legend is breathing heavily. Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Li sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Legend's guard. Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#Sigandi Legend's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Li drops an elbow to the side of Legend's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sigandi Legend's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fu Li! After winning the bout, Fu Li thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1# Wilkerson thows a left - swing and a miss! Wilkerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkerson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend. #TD2# Wilkerson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wilkerson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Legend knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilkerson on the ground.#SUB2# Wilkerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Wilkerson with shots to the head and body - Legend looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2# Wilkerson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Legend is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deandre Wilkerson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2025 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Bautista. No joy for Legend on that attempt. #TD2# Legend throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bautista was covering up waiting for the punch and Legend finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Bautista working for a triangle but Legend defends it easily.
Legend slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bautista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legend gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bautista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend on the ground. Legend slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Legend trying to control from half guard but Bautista is working away. Legend is taking a breather. Bautista says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Legend is trying to control the action in half guard but Bautista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Legend is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bautista is staying active underneath Legend, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Legend seems to be working for a kimura but Bautista defends the submission attempt.#T2# Legend trying to control the pace. It looks like Legend might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bautista is looking to control Legend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bautista avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Legend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bautista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legend. #SUB# Bautista actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Bautista is looking to escape. Legend trying to control the action but Bautista is working from the bottom. Legend with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Legend is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bautista wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB# Bautista looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Legend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bautista defends it well. Legend stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Legend is trying to work for a kimura but Bautista is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Legend is figuring out what he wants to do next. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Legend dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Bautista stuffs the takedown.#CL# Bautista clinches up with Legend and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Bautista is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Legend can't fight it off and eventually Bautista manages to take the fight to the floor. Legend looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bautista trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bautista is sitting in close to Legend's body. Legend has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bautista is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bautista is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Legend.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacob Legend! A victorious Jacob Legend thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SubZERO vs the Goat Herder
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Hancock has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hancock.
Hancock cracks Legend with a nice body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hancock. #CUT2#It looks like Jacob Legend has been cut. Legend can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Hancock.
A body shot lands from Hancock.
Legend is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Hancock. Hancock lands with a left to the head. Hancock scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hancock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Legend really is a fat lump. Hancock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hancock pushes Legend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hancock scores with a shoulder strike. Hancock lands a body punch in the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Hancock.
Good body shot from Hancock.
Hancock lands an uppercut.#T1# Hancock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hancock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Hancock is leaning against Legend and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hancock pushes Legend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hancock scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head. Nice body punch from Hancock - that landed with a thud.
Hancock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hancock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Hancock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Hancock lands a nice shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hancock. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice left hand lands by Hancock.
Legend has Hancock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hancock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hancock lands with a short shot to the head. Hancock scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legend as Hancock tries to tie him up. Hancock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hancock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hancock lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Legend is rocked! Hancock lands an uppercut. Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice right hand lands inside from Hancock. Hancock throws a big uppercut that drops Legend! More strikes from Hancock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Legend lies dazed against the cage as Hancock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Hancock! Eli Hancock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Feeble Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Legend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Njord lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming. Njord jabbing away but nothing is landing. Legend tries to clinch and Njord counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing. Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing. Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Njord moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Njord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend. An attempted straight right counter from Legend misses the target. Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing. Legend takes a swing at Njord's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Njord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Legend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Njord.#T1# Njord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Njord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Legend throws an off balance right hand
and Njord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alexander Njord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Njord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Legend is breathing heavily. Legend walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Njord! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Njord! |
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Event:
RMMA - Rio
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow. Legend gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Legend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Legend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Diaz lands with a shot to the body. Diaz stuns Legend with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Legend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut. Diaz misses with a straight right. Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legend moves away. Legend drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away. Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Diaz throws out a loose jab but Legend uses good head movement to avoid it. Legend seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Legend looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Legend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Legend's head. Diaz with a hook. Diaz cracks a nice hook into Legend's ribs. 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. Legend shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1# Legend steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#TD# Legend drives through with a takedown into guard. Diaz is trying to keep Legend in close.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legend haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Legend with a nice head shot there. Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Royal Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Legend postures up.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Legend lands a couple of elbows. Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Legend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Legend won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. Diaz controls Legend momentarily but Legend frees himself. #T2# Legend working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head. Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Legend being controlled here momentarily. Legend postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Legend is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Diaz is trying to control the position but Legend postures up. Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz. Legend has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Legend being controlled here momentarily. Legend preventing the sweep. #T3# Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legend. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Legend is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Legend working some strikes from top position. Legend connects with a couple of short punches. Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth. Diaz is trying to control the position but Legend postures up. Diaz trying to control the position here. Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legend is one step ahead there. Legend stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Diaz wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment. Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Legend makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4# Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Legend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Legend scoring with punches to the head and body. Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legend. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Legend landing some decent shots from guard. Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Legend scoring with some ground and pound. Legend postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Legend preventing the sweep. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Legend will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Diaz throws a big shot that misses. Diaz lands an overhand right. Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend. Legend tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Legend ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Legend prevents a body shot from Diaz. Diaz is working Legend over against the cage. Diaz is working Legend over against the cage. Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diaz digs a right hand into Legend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legend's gas tank. Legend has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Diaz. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legend wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diaz lands a nice uppercut. Legend tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head. Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legend or not. Diaz lands with a left to the head. Diaz digs a right hand into Legend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legend's gas tank. Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz. Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legend. A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Diaz lands with a light punch inside. Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Diaz lands a body shot. #T2# Diaz lands a shoulder strike. Diaz lands a shot to the body. A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Diaz. #ROC2#Legend is rocked! Miguel Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz. Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Legend can't get the takedown.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Diaz pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Diaz. Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diaz throws a big uppercut that drops Legend! More strikes from Diaz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Legend lies dazed against the cage as Diaz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Diaz! Miguel Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
JF67- Jordyn Conley's Big Shot
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Legend looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ortega wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment. Ortega trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ortega has momentary wrist control but Legend slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ortega striking off his back, scoring a few points. Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ortega trying to strike off his back.
Legend advances position into side control! Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Legend trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T1# Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. Ortega manages to get back to half guard. Ortega striking from the bottom. Legend sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortega defending well though. Ortega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Legend thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortega's head. Ortega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Legend looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Ortega has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Legend. Oh but Ortega has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Legend goes limp - he's gone! Ortega jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
JF 68 - Detyna Gets the Smoke
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Drechsler looking to score a takedown here. Legend is defending well but Drechsler drives through and ends up in Legend's guard. Legend seems keen to control Drechsler's posture. Legend trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Drechsler is posturing up here but Legend has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Drechsler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Drechsler has to tap! Slick submission there by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Legend! Our winner, Jacob Legend, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Legend fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Legend persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legend is working away from the top position though. Legend scoring with strikes to the body and head. Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend. Legend slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead. Legend lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Sanchez is rocked! Legend working Sanchez over with strikes. Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Legend seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Legend is controlling him
Legend lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sanchez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Legend jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Legend! |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Abramowicz. Beautiful body shot. A big right from Abramowicz misses. Abramowicz misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Legend counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Abramowicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Abramowicz, not yet. Legend chips away with some ground and pound. Legend sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abramowicz's guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Legend lands a nice short elbow. Abramowicz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abramowicz tries to get out of the position. Still in half guard, Legend seems content to control. Abramowicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Legend winds up and cracks Abramowicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Abramowicz wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
Legend lands with a punch from half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abramowicz taking some punishment here, with Legend in his half guard. Legend winds up and cracks Abramowicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Legend wants to take a breather but Abramowicz is having none of it. Legend scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Abramowicz is rocked! Legend lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Abramowicz quite badly. Abramowicz pulls Legend in close trying to recover. Legend postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Abramowicz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Abramowicz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigandi Legend! |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Cobb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Legend is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Cobb drops back looking for a leg! Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legend manages to kick Cobb off! Cobb jumps back into Legend's guard. 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##SUB# Cobb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Legend is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legend performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Legend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cobb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legend. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Legend has eaten all the pies!#T1##SUB2# Legend is looking for a kimura but Cobb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legend to get the leverage. Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard. Cobb wants to control but Legend is keeping busy.
Legend is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Legend stalling. Cobb is looking for a sweep. Legend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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 keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Legend is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cobb has managed to free his arm - good work. Cobb is trying to get back to full guard. Legend wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy. Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend on the ground. Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Legend is figuring out what he wants to do next. Legend is trying to control the action in half guard but Cobb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Legend is trying to work for a kimura but Cobb is defending well.
Cobb gets full guard.#T3# Legend trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cobb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Legend is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Cobb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Legend! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Cobb trying to control the action but Legend is working from the bottom. #T4# Legend manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cobb's best efforts. Cobb is controlling the pace.
Cobb'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.#SUB# Cobb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legend sees it coming and defends easily. Legend trying to hold on to Cobb's head to control him but Cobb postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Legend keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Legend tries to get to full guard but Cobb has control of the leg. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bronson Cobb will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD# Cobb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Cobb moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Legend. Legend is looking for a sweep. Legend regains half guard. Legend trying to control from the bottom.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?#SUB# Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Legend makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legend. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. #T1# Cobb forces his way into half guard. Cobb is trying to control. Legend wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Cobb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobb. Legend is trying to control but can't.
Cobb passes the guard and advances to mount! Legend is trying to escape the mount.
Cobb avoids the attempt from Legend to control.#T2##SUB# Cobb working for a guillotine from mount but Legend is in no mood to give up. Legend regains half guard. Cobb prevents Legend from improving his position. Legend is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legend avoid being mounted? Legend is pressing down on Cobb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Legend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cobb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cobb showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Cobb won't allow Legend to sweep him here. Legend looking to control.
Cobb sitting in guard, not really doing much. Legend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Legend had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cobb defends it easily. Cobb trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. #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. Cobb works a leg free and moves into half guard. Cobb prevents Legend from improving his position.#SUB# Legend is defending against the submission attempts here by Cobb.
Cobb is trying to control the action in half guard but Legend is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Legend trying to hold on to Cobb's head to control him but Cobb postures up.
Legend wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Legend is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legend avoid being mounted? And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Cobb dominated that second round. That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD# Legend gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cobb to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bronson Cobb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cobb controls the pace. Legend is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Legend controlling Cobb's posture. Legend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Legend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cobb trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. #T1# Cobb postures up.
Legend is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Legend looking to control.
#SUB# Cobb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cobb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cobb stays in close to Legend's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Cobb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Legend is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legend avoid being mounted? Legend might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cobb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Legend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bronson Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Cobb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Legend actively working from the bottom here. Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cobb stalling. Further stalling from Cobb. Legend tries to get to full guard but Cobb has control of the leg. Legend moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Legend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB# Cobb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cobb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Legend wants to sweep but no luck. Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Cobb is proving a slippery customer.
Cobb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Legend escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cobb looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Legend trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Cobb looking to score a takedown here. Legend is defending well but Cobb drives through and ends up in Legend's guard. Cobb content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Cobb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cobb is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Bronson Cobb showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Cobb! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Scott misses with an uppercut
enabling Legend to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Xander Scott has been cut. Legend takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott misses with a straight left. Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center. Scott misses with a straight left. Scott misses with a hook. Legend ducked under it nicely. Legend throwing a counter right hand but Scott manages to avoid it. Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Legend counters by clinching up. Scott tries to pull guard but Legend won't allow it.
Scott blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scott blocking some punches.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legend has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Legend misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legend counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Legend rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legend sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Legend on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Legend slips a straight right by Scott. Legend tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance. A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target. Scott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legend has time to react. Scott looks to throw the jab but Legend is out of range. Legend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there. Legend throws a good cross that connects.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Legend is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Legend is looking to clinch. Scott scores with a shot to the body.
#T2##KD# Oooooh!!! Legend has knocked Scott down with a huge combo! Legend steps away and waves a wobbly Scott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#That has opened up Xander Scott's cut even more. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fight stays on the outside here - Legend looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Scott doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Legend. Legend takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Legend steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott. Scott scores with a sloppy right hand. Legend should have avoided that one. Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Legend's shoulder, as Legend tries to avoid the shot. Scott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Legend steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.#T3# Scott throws a hook but Legend blocks it. Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legend. Legend slips under a jab from Scott. Scott scores with a nice head shot. Scott missing with a left hand there. Legend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Scott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Legend had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Scott scores with a hook to the body. Legend takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Legend's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legend scrambles back to his feet. Scott misses with a looping left. Legend throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut. Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legend's head. Scott pounces like a tiger and cracks Legend with a vicious hook! Legend is down but not out! Scott follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Xander Scott! Our winner, Xander Scott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
JF 53 - Killers Rejoice?!
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1# Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Legend pushes him off. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legend. Chavez connects with an inside leg kick. Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Sigandi Legend has been cut. Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Legend scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Chavez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Legend connects with a decent elbow. Chavez is trying to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Legend scoring with punches and elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chavez is trying to get back to half guard. Legend in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1# Chavez tries to bench press Legend off him but Legend keeps the position. Chavez is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it. Chavez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Legend scoring with punches from side control. Legend working the head with strikes. Legend working the ground and pound from side control. Chavez looks winded! Chavez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Chavez is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it. Chavez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Chavez is rocked! Legend trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom. Legend lands a few punches from side control.#T2# Legend scoring with punches and elbows. Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Legend finish him? Legend has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Legend scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Chavez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Legend can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigandi Legend! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1# Legend closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daerji circles away. Legend dives in and grabs Daerji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daerji pushes down on Legend's head and hops out.#CL# Daerji moves into the clinch successfully.
Legend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daerji pulls him back up using the underhooks. Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Legend.#TD# Daerji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Legend trying to control the position from guard on top but Daerji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Legend pushing down on Daerji's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Legend sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Legend has eaten all the pies!#T1##SUB2# Legend is working for a kimura but Daerji is defending it quite comfortably.
Daerji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend on the ground.#SUB2# Legend has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Daerji defend it? Legend steps over the head and cranks it - Daerji is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Legend! Jacob Legend decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride. Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend. Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing. Penn misses with a combination
#TD# and Legend counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Legend controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Legend is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Legend is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legend to get the leverage. #SUB# Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Legend is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Penn is not content to let Legend control the position. Legend not doing much here.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard. Legend really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Legend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet. #SUB2# Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Legend is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Legend trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. Legend really is a fat lump.#SUB2# Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Legend passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard. Legend performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working. Penn is trying to maintain the position but Legend is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Legend maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legend has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Legend! Post fight, Jacob Legend stared into the camera and said 'great fight ruffy but your power doesn't affect or scare me. It's the year of the LEGEND.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -23-
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1# Mail darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Legend looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Mail connects with a looping right hand.
Legend seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mail lands a nice hook to Legend's body. Legend takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice jab there from Mail. Legend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mail counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mail connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legend. Legend circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mail scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Legend walks into a straight right hand from Mail. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mail. Legend takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mail scores with a hook. Mail shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legend eats them both and turns towards Mail to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Mail's jab looks to have found its range, popping Legend under the eye.#T1# Mail digs a good hook to Legend's body.
Nice shot lands for Mail. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mail. Legend on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Mail jabbing away but nothing is landing. Legend takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mail scores with a decent looking hook. Mail lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legend at a distance.
Mail misses with the combination.
Legend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Jab from Mail. Mail is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Legend had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Legend dodges the punch combination from Mail.
Legend swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Mail throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Mail finds it's way through Legend's defenses. Mail thuds his right hand into Legend's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Legend takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legend is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mail.#ROC2#Legend is rocked!#T3# The crowd cheers as Mail lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legend doesn't seem phased though. Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice cross by Mail. Mail takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Legend walks into a stiff left hand from Mail. Mail steps in with a hook that catches Legend right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mail follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Legend looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handsome Mail! |
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Event:
Year of the DAWG? Or Legend?
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1# Legend takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruffy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Legend fails with the takedown. Ruffy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Ruffy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legend, pushing him back against the cage. Ruffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ruffy lands a right hand. Ruffy scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head. Ruffy pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ruffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ruffy lands with a short shot to the head. Ruffy lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Ruffy on the inside. Ruffy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ruffy. Ruffy is working Legend over against the cage.#T1# A short left from Ruffy. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Legend has eaten all the pies! A shot in the inside from Ruffy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruffy. Ruffy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legend. Legend looks winded! Ruffy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ruffy lands a left hand.
Legend is working for takedown but Ruffy is calmly controlling the position for now. A nice left hand lands by Ruffy.
Ruffy lands a left hand.
Ruffy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ruffy lands with a light punch inside. Ruffy lands with a light punch inside. Legend takes a shot to the head. Ruffy scores with a nice hook to the head. Ruffy lands a nice uppercut. Ruffy lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# Ruffy lands with a right to the head. Ruffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ruffy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Ruffy. A body shot lands from Ruffy.
Ruffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Ruffy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ruffy lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruffy. Ruffy gets through Legend's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ruffy pushes Legend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A shot in the inside from Ruffy. Ruffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ruffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Ruffy. #T3# Ruffy lands with a right to the head. Ruffy scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head. Ruffy lands a body shot. Ruffy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Ruffy scores with a nice short uppercut. Ruffy lands a nice uppercut. Ruffy gets through Legend's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ruffy lands a body punch. Ruffy lands an uppercut. A short right from Ruffy on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ruffy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hand to the body from Ruffy.
Ruffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Ruffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ruffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Legend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Ruffy on the inside. Ruffy lands a nice shot to the body. Ruffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ruffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Ruffy lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Ruffy - that landed with a thud.
Ruffy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruffy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards. Ruffy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ruffy working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ruffy lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruffy. A short left from Ruffy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Ruffy dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD# Ruffy lands a big right hand that sends Legend crashing to the mat! Ruffy stays standing though and waves Legend back to his feet!#ROC#Legend is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Legend walks straight into a right hand from Ruffy - that's dropped him! Ruffy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Legend from any more punishment! Legend complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matteo Ruffy! Matteo Ruffy retains his lightweight title! Matteo Ruffy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank all the fans and, specially, Legend's girlfriend sitting over there and winking at me the whole time. It's time to show her what a man can do outside the cage.
I'll call you, baby!'. Jacob Legend spoke after the fight, saying 'u got lucky ruff. that was a fluke. don't worry ill be back'. |
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