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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sixteenthethird looks to land a combination. Doncic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doncic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doncic moves out of range as Sixteenthethird strikes.
Sixteenthethird throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Doncic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doncic lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Sixteenthethird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doncic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doncic scoring with some ground and pound.
Sixteenthethird trying to keep a closed guard but Doncic is proving a slippery customer.
Doncic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Doncic throws a big right hand that misses.
Doncic advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixteenthethird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doncic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Doncic sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sixteenthethird doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Doncic paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sixteenthethird - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robo Sixteenthethird!
Robo Sixteenthethird seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Guterrez fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Doncic pushes Guterrez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Doncic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Doncic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doncic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guterrez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doncic trying to pass the guard but Guterrez defending well.
Guterrez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doncic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doncic's back!
Doncic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1##SUB#
Doncic showing good submission defense here.
Guterrez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Doncic.
Doncic tries to escape but Guterrez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Doncic wants to get back to his feet.
Doncic trying to control the hands but Guterrez breaks the grip. #SUB#
Guterrez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Doncic is trying to stand back up.
Doncic trying to control the action but Guterrez just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Guterrez connects with a big shot to the side of Doncic's head.
I really don't envy Doncic right now.
#SUB#
Guterrez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Doncic wants to get back to his feet.
Guterrez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guterrez is punishing Doncic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Guterrez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Doncic is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Guterrez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Doncic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Doncic wants to get back to his feet.
Doncic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Doncic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doncic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guterrez tries to control but Doncic wriggling away.
Guterrez with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Guterrez lands a nice shot to the head.
Doncic can't escape the position.
Guterrez landing punches.
Guterrez controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Guterrez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doncic is now in Guterrez's guard. A big mistake from Guterrez there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Guterrez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Doncic has his hands clasped together but Guterrez extends and breaks Doncic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Guterrez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Guterrez!
Oscar Guterrez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Doncic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doncic showed some decent athleticism there.
Doncic trying to pass the guard but Spooner defending well.
Doncic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spooner tries to kick Doncic off but Doncic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Doncic seems to be looking for submissions.
Doncic prevents Spooner from standing back up.
Spooner tries to kick Doncic off in order to stand up. Doncic Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Doncic 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.
Spooner is trying to buck Doncic off.
Spooner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doncic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doncic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spooner wants to get back to his feet but Doncic is dominant here and he's now got Spooner's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doncic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T1#
Doncic lands a shot to the body.
Doncic is landing with strikes. Spooner can't take much more of this.
Doncic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Spooner up.
#SUB#
Spooner is trying to defend against the choke here but Doncic has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Doncic Tightens the hold and Spooner taps out furiously! Doncic displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darko Doncic!
In his post fight interview, Darko Doncic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 12
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Gane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doncic throws a wild hook but Gane just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Doncic gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Gane raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacky Gane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Arson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Doncic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arson keeping moving, preventing Doncic from controlling successfully.
Doncic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arson can't keep his opponent in guard - Doncic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doncic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arson has hold of Doncic's hands but Doncic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doncic is looking to take a break and control but Arson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson tries to roll over but Doncic keeps him under control.
Doncic is thwarting Arson's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Arson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Doncic decides to stand up.
No joy there for Arson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Doncic.
Arson dodges the punch combination from Doncic.
Arson throws a right and a left that Doncic avoids nicely.
Arson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Doncic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arson swivels and escapes.
Elvis Arson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doncic's waist but Doncic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arson off to one side.
Arson slips a straight right by Doncic.
Arson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Doncic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doncic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doncic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson keeping moving, preventing Doncic from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doncic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Arson seems keen to control Doncic's posture.
Doncic with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Arson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Arson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doncic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doncic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doncic stops Arson from standing up. #SUB2#
Doncic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doncic has managed to get both his arms back between Arson's legs - danger averted.
Doncic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doncic with a nice head shot there.
Doncic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doncic is working Arson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Doncic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Doncic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Doncic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Doncic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doncic. #SUB2#
Arson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Doncic has passed into half guard!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doncic wants to take a breather but Arson is having none of it.
Doncic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arson can do to turn this around?
Doncic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arson is looking for a sweep. Doncic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doncic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doncic is trying to control. Arson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Doncic is really struggling to control Arson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arson is not content to let Doncic control the position.
Arson is trying to control but can't.
Doncic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arson is not content to let Doncic control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doncic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arson wants to control but Doncic is keeping busy.
Doncic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doncic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arson is bucking up trying to escape but Doncic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arson wants to hold on but Doncic pushes him away.
Doncic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Arson's face.
#T3#
Doncic raining down shots from the mount!
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doncic controlling from the full mount.
Doncic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Arson is trying to escape the mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Doncic! Arson is hurt baaadly! Doncic is firing away with more strikes - Arson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darko Doncic!
Darko Doncic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Doncic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doncic keeping moving, preventing Forest from controlling successfully.
Doncic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forest.
Doncic is looking to stand up but Forest isn't so interested in that idea.
Doncic keeping moving, preventing Forest from controlling successfully.
Forest wants to pass the guard but Doncic is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Doncic is working an open guard so Forest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Forest gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Forest trying to control the position here.
Forest preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doncic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Forest is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Doncic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doncic has his hands on Forest's head, controlling the position.
Doncic wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Doncic is looking to stand back up but Forest counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Doncic.
Forest with the ground and pound but Doncic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Doncic is looking to stand up but Forest isn't so interested in that idea.
Forest looking to pass the guard.
Forest trying to control but Doncic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Forest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doncic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forest controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River Forest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Doncic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Forest's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forest can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Doncic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Forest working a defensive guard here.
Doncic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forest trying to control the position.
Doncic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Forest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forest looking for a sweep. Not yet Forest, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but River Forest will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Doncic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doncic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Doncic looking for a sweep. Not yet Doncic, not yet.
Forest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forest stops Doncic from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doncic is looking to sweep but instead, Forest has passed into half guard.
Forest lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forest is trying to control the action in half guard but Doncic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Forest has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Forest is looking to stand but Doncic has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Forest landing strikes, looking to finish!
Forest works his way to his opponent's back.
Doncic looking to control the position. #SUB2#
Forest is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Doncic is defending well though. Forest let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Doncic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Forest's guard. Nice work there by Doncic.
Doncic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doncic landing with the ground and pound.
Doncic throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Forest trying to keep a closed guard but Doncic is proving a slippery customer.
Doncic trying to control the position from guard on top but Forest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doncic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Forest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doncic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forest is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doncic is controlling him.
Doncic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doncic stops Forest from standing up.
Doncic postures up in Forest's guard and throws a big left but Forest blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doncic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doncic trying to control but Forest is working from the bottom.
River Forest has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doncic looking to sit in guard and control but Forest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Forest postures up.
Doncic wants to sweep here but Forest controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doncic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but River Forest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Forest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doncic tries to avoid it but Forest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doncic to the ground. Doncic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Doncic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Forest misses with a head kick.
Forest shoots in for a double leg but Doncic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doncic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forest tries to avoid it but Doncic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forest to the ground. Forest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doncic looks for a takedown but Forest sprawls well.#TD2#
Doncic tries to sprawl but Forest drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Forest is thwarting Doncic's attempts to control the position.
Forest is looking to take a break and control but Doncic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Forest is controlling the pace.
Forest prevents Doncic from standing back up.
Forest wants to take a breather but Doncic is having none of it.
Forest controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Forest looks to land a body kick but Doncic moved away.
Doncic throws a big counter combination but Forest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Forest misses with a takedown attempt - Doncic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darko Doncic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Forest.
Forest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doncic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forest stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Forest fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doncic sprawls well initially but Forest persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Forest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doncic is trying to get back to full guard.
Doncic is trying to stand back up but Forest is controlling him
#T3#
Forest trying to control from half guard but Doncic is working away.
Doncic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doncic trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Forest wants to control but Doncic is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Doncic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forest. #TD2#
Forest throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doncic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forest is in Doncic's guard.#T4#
Forest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forest trying to control the position from guard on top but Doncic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doncic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darko Doncic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River Forest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doncic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
River Forest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Forest has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Forest! |
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