PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Tsubekov (ranked 4792 p4p, 4662 weight class) and Eder Teixeira (ranked 551 p4p, 538 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tsubekov
vs
Teixeira

183 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
208
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rustam Tsubekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eder Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Tsubekov's shoulder, as Tsubekov tries to avoid the shot.
Tsubekov fails with the takedown.
Tsubekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Tsubekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tsubekov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teixeira to the ground. Tsubekov is now in Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira pulls Tsubekov in to control the position.
Tsubekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixeira is trying to keep Tsubekov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira is looking to stand up but Tsubekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsubekov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Teixeira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tsubekov'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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Teixeira is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov working away.
Teixeira is pushing Tsubekov's head away, looking to escape. Tsubekov manages to hold on to the position though.
Tsubekov controls the position.
Tsubekov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teixeira for as long as he can get away with.
Teixeira can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsubekov just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is trying to get back to his feet.
Tsubekov controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Tsubekov tries for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
The referee asks Tsubekov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tsubekov prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Tsubekov.
Teixeira is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Tsubekov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tsubekov prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsubekov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Teixeira!
Tsubekov controlling from the full mount.

Tsubekov wants to finish this one by submission but Teixeira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tsubekov.
Tsubekov controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teixeira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Teixeira wants to hold on but Tsubekov pushes him away.
Tsubekov content just to control the position here.
Teixeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsubekov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsubekov avoids the attempt from Teixeira to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Tsubekov 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.

Teixeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Teixeira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsubekov is trying to drag Teixeira to the mat but Teixeira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira can't break the clinch.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.

Tsubekov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep. Tsubekov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsubekov in particular looking to stall.
Teixeira is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsubekov content to control rather than advance.
Tsubekov trying to mount his opponent but Teixeira defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsubekov controlling the action here.
Tsubekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?

Tsubekov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsubekov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsubekov is looking to advance position but Teixeira won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Teixeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teixeira is being controlled here.
Tsubekov continues to stall.
Teixeira prevents Tsubekov from improving position.

Tsubekov is trying to get an arm triangle but Teixeira is defending well.
Teixeira being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
Teixeira being controlled for a moment.
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsubekov advances to mount.
Teixeira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Tsubekov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Teixeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsubekov leaning against his opponent.
Tsubekov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Teixeira stops a takedown attempt from Tsubekov.
Tsubekov blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsubekov as Teixeira tries to tie him up.
Tsubekov is working for takedown but Teixeira is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teixeira after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Tsubekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsubekov tries to pull guard but Teixeira won't allow it.
Tsubekov is working for takedown but Teixeira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tsubekov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teixeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsubekov has Teixeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teixeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
The referee calls for Teixeira to work.
Tsubekov stalling.
Teixeira effectively controlling the action here.
Tsubekov trying to control the position but instead, Teixeira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsubekov into the cage.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of Tsubekov's head.
Teixeira has had enough of the clinch but Tsubekov keeps him there for the moment.
Teixeira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsubekov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rustam Tsubekov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira gets underhooks to prevent Tsubekov's takedown attempt.
Tsubekov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teixeira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Teixeira.
Tsubekov blocking some punches.
Teixeira tries to circle away but Tsubekov has him pinned against the cage.
Teixeira is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsubekov has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Teixeira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teixeira is looking to control Tsubekov's arms but Tsubekov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teixeira has his back to the cage.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Tsubekov avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Teixeira.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Tsubekov is controlling him.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsubekov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teixeira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teixeira is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsubekov gets an underhook and turns Teixeira into the cage.
Teixeira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsubekov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsubekov wants a takedown but no success here.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Tsubekov is controlling him.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsubekov has Teixeira pressed against the cage.
Tsubekov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teixeira prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eder Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsubekov controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eder Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsubekov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!