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Event:
Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Teixeira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Teixeira as he connects with a hook.
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner with the counter takedown but Teixeira avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teixeira thinking.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Teixeira finds it's target.#T1#
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the head.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Teixeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Eder Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Teixeira misses.
Turner blocks a jab.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eder Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.#T3#
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teixeiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
#BC#
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teixeira defends it well.
Teixeira throws out a powerful jab.
Teixeira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner misses with a head kick.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Teixeira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Teixeira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Teixeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Teixeira misses with a wild combination.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teixeira misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Teixeira has one foot on Turner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Teixeira misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Teixeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Teixeira moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Teixeira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Teixeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner slips under a jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Teixeira.#T4#
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira misses with a body punch
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Teixeira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Teixeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Teixeira blocks the leg kick.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Teixeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Teixeira misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner throws a low kick but Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Teixeira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turner slips a straight right by Teixeira.
As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
Teixeira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Turner dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Turner is working Teixeira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turner working the ground and pound.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.
Teixeira tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position. #SUB2#
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teixeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turner looks up at the clock and then as Teixeira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eder Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Turner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turner cracks Teixeira with a big elbow. #ROC2#Teixeira is rocked!#CUT2#Eder Teixeira's cut is getting worse.
Teixeira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Teixeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Eder Teixeira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eder Teixeira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sterling Turner!
A relieved looking Sterling Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 60
Date: Jun 08, 2021 |
#R1#
McGrowler shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by McGrowler.
McGrowler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teixeira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGrowler darts in looking for a takedown but Teixeira gets double underhooks and turns McGrowler into the cage.
Eder Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pittarick McGrowler.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGrowler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGrowler slips a straight right by Teixeira.
McGrowler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGrowler fails to land the takedown.
Teixeira throws a hook but McGrowler blocks it.
McGrowler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teixeira's waist but Teixeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrowler off to one side.
We've been told by Teixeira's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but McGrowler is just out of range.
McGrowler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teixeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGrowler.
As Teixeira backs off McGrowler throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira leaves McGrowler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teixeira throws a hook but McGrowler avoids it easily.
McGrowler goes for a double leg but Teixeira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teixeira continues to drive forward.
McGrowler's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGrowler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Teixeira tries to bum rush McGrowler with a series of wild strikes but McGrowler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but McGrowler is just out of range.#T1#
A big left from McGrowler misses.
Teixeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrowler defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand.
McGrowler fails with a takedown attempt.
McGrowler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teixeira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eder Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGrowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Teixeira, which made it look bad.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but McGrowler ducks down to avoid it.
Teixeira leaves McGrowler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teixeira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by McGrowler.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by McGrowler.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. McGrowler saw that one coming.#T2#
Teixeira slips a jab from McGrowler.
Pittarick McGrowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrowler shoots in looking for a takedown but Teixeira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrowler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGrowler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrowler.
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!
Teixeira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teixeira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGrowler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGrowler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
McGrowler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGrowler.
McGrowler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGrowler tries to bum rush Teixeira with a series of wild strikes but Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Teixeira moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#McGrowler is rocked!
Teixeira is stalking McGrowler. McGrowler circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Teixeira, and it's lights out! McGrowler really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eder Teixeira! |
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Event:
Highland 47
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tsubekov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tsubekov is in Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira is wriggling around but Tsubekov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Tsubekov tries to pass to full mount but Teixeira defends it. #SUB#
Tsubekov 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.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tsubekov is trying to work for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Tsubekov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teixeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsubekov content to control rather than advance.
Tsubekov is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsubekov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
Tsubekov is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsubekov throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Tsubekov wants to take a breather but Teixeira is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Teixeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsubekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tsubekov slips a straight right by Teixeira.#T3#
Tsubekov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Teixeira gets caught flat footed, as Tsubekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tsubekov preventing the sweep.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully.
Tsubekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving. #SUB#
Tsubekov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teixeira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teixeira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teixeira! #REVB##T4#
Tsubekov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tsubekov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing that Tsubekov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from standing back up.
Teixeira is staying active underneath Tsubekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Tsubekov seems to be looking for submissions.
Teixeira tries to get to full guard but Tsubekov has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsubekov is keen to just control but Teixeira is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Tsubekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tsubekov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to avoid it but Tsubekov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teixeira to the ground. Teixeira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsubekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Teixeira sprawls well. He's pushed Tsubekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsubekov misses with a takedown attempt - Teixeira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Tsubekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira works Tsubekov's body with a nice hook.
Tsubekov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsubekov at a distance.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
Teixeira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teixeira is fending him off so far but Tsubekov persists. Nope, Teixeira circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsubekov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsubekov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Teixeira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsubekov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Rustam Tsubekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Tsubekov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsubekov advances to half guard.
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working. #SUB#
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well. #SUB#
Teixeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsubekov.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tsubekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Teixeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsubekov is looking to advance position but Teixeira won't allow it.
Tsubekov wants to take a breather but Teixeira is having none of it.
Tsubekov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teixeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Tsubekov seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Tsubekov stops Teixeira from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tsubekov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teixeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsubekov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Teixeira! #SUB#
Tsubekov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Teixeira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Teixeira shrugs it off. #T4##SUB#
Tsubekov looking to secure an arm triangle but Teixeira defends it well.
Teixeira can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Tsubekov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Teixeira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Tsubekov looking for a guillotine from mount but Teixeira is having none of it.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tsubekov has hold of Teixeira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teixeira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rustam Tsubekov 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tsubekov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teixeira is trying to control the position but Tsubekov postures up. #SUB#
Tsubekov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tsubekov stops Teixeira from standing up.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tsubekov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from improving his position.#SUB#
Tsubekov seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tsubekov seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Tsubekov is pressing down on Teixeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teixeira is holding on for now.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Tsubekov wants to pass the guard but Teixeira is defending well. #T3#
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
Teixeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsubekov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsubekov looks for a takedown but Teixeira sprawls well.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teixeira wants it to stay on the feet.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Tsubekov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsubekov feinted with a counter takedown.
Teixeira throws a hook but Tsubekov blocks it.
Tsubekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rustam Tsubekov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Tsubekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsubekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Teixeira sprawls well. He's pushed Tsubekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Teixeira scores with the left hand. Tsubekov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsubekov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Teixeira wants to clinch up but Tsubekov keeps it at a distance.
Tsubekov avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Tsubekov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Eder Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsubekov pushing down on Teixeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tsubekov stops Teixeira from getting back to his feet.
Tsubekov is taking a breather. Teixeira 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.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tsubekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Teixeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rustam Tsubekov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsubekov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Tsubekov! |
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Event:
Highland 35
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Teixeira connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teixeira looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Teixeira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Teixeira throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Teixeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Teixeira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teixeira throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Teixeira swinging wildly here.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Teixeira's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Cruz.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Teixeira swinging wildly here.
Cruz misses with a body shot
and Teixeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teixeira scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
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!
Teixeira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teixeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Teixeira looks winded!
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eder Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Teixeira takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teixeira in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Eder Teixeira's cut even more.
Cruz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Teixeira takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teixeira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teixeira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Teixeira moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Teixeira's body. Teixeira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz tries to bum rush Teixeira with a series of wild strikes but Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teixeira throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Teixeira's body. Teixeira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teixeira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
#T4#
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruz throws a body punch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz throws a right hand that Teixeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Teixeira also avoids with ease.
Cruz takes a swing at Teixeira's ribcage but misses.
Teixeira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teixeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Teixeira does no damage.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Teixeira throws a combination. Cruz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Cruz has been cut.
Bobby Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teixeira takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teixeira.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Teixeira misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Teixeira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teixeira misses the jab.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cruz lands with a nice combination. Teixeira backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Cruz lands an overhand right.#CUT#The cut above Eder Teixeira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Teixeira jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Teixeira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teixeira.
A shot to the body from Teixeira misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teixeira at a distance.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Teixeira throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Teixeira takes one on the button.
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!
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teixeira doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz stuns Teixeira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz lands a jab.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Cruz slips a jab from Teixeira.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Teixeira with an uppercut!#CUT#Eder Teixeira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teixeira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz slips a straight right by Teixeira.
Nice straight punches there by Teixeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Teixeira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eder Teixeira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Cruz!
Bobby Cruz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'These filthy people come and think they can beat me in my own home'. |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Teixeira lands with a nice combination. Durbans backs away looking to recover.
Durbans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durbans throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Durbans walks into a straight right hand from Teixeira.
Durbans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira throwing a counter right hand but Durbans manages to avoid it.
Durbans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira cracks Durbans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durbans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teixeira.
Durbans throws a jab but it's blocked by Teixeira. #KD#
Teixeira catches Durbans napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Durbans to the canvas!
#ROC#Durbans is rocked!#SUB2#
Durbans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durbans is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?#SU#
Teixeira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Durbans seems to have recovered his senses.
Teixeira fakes the body blow, causing Durbans to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Durbans goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eder Teixeira! |
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Event:
Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Driver blocks a jab.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Teixeira scores with a nice right hand.
Teixeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a nice head shot.
Teixeira ducks right into an uppercut from Driver.
A shot to the liver by Driver. Beautiful body shot.
Driver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Teixeira throws a jab when Driver was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Driver misses its target.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
Teixeira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Teixeira tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range. #T1#
Teixeira moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Teixeira clinches up with Driver and pushes him back against the cage.
Teixeira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Driver prevents Teixeira from breaking the clinch.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Driver is controlling him.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira tries to stall but Driver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver prevents Teixeira from breaking the clinch.
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Driver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Driver as Teixeira tries to tie him up.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
#T2#
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Teixeira looks winded!
Driver works on Teixeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Teixeira tries to break free but Driver pushes him back against the cage.
Teixeira is trying to break free.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver pushes Teixeira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driver misses with some punches.
#T3#
Driver digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
Driver lands a right hand.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Eder Teixeira's cut even more.
Driver lands with a right to the head.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Driver.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch.
Teixeira tries to clinch up
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Teixeira out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Driver!
A victorious Philip Driver 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:
Highland 1
Date: Feb 22, 2021 |
#R1#
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. #TD#
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.#T1#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
Teixeira is trying to get back to his feet.
Tsubekov controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB#
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.#R2##CL2#
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.
#TD#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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?#SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
Tsubekov is trying to get an arm triangle but Teixeira is defending well.
Teixeira being controlled for a moment. #T4#
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!#R3##CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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! |
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