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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 1800 p4p, 1339 weight class) and Gaston Tellurique (ranked 223 p4p, 174 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm 24 180 20 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm 31 184 12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Batu Otgonbayar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique ! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Otgonbayar wants to clinch but Tellurique slips to the side and Tellurique counters with a body kick that stops Otgonbayar in his tracks momentarily. Otgonbayar closes the distance but Tellurique moves to the side and Tellurique counters with a nice low kick that buckles Otgonbayar's knee momentarily. Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance. Tellurique lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tellurique shoots for a double leg takedown but Otgonbayar sprawls well. He's pushed Tellurique 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch. Tellurique effectively controlling the action here. Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique tries to score a body lock takedown but Otgonbayar shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Tellurique is trying to drag Otgonbayar to the mat but Otgonbayar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Tellurique . Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tellurique tries to work over Otgonbayar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Tellurique is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Otgonbayar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tellurique wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage. Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. Tellurique has Otgonbayar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Otgonbayar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Otgonbayar is defending well for now. Tellurique is stalling here.
Tellurique breaks the clinch.
Tellurique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Otgonbayar in a clinch.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Tellurique is looking for a takedown. Tellurique blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Tellurique blocking some punches.
Tellurique 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique lands a nice elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Tellurique is trying to maintain a safe position but Otgonbayar gets an underhook and turns Tellurique into the cage. Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Otgonbayar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tellurique can pounce on him.
Tellurique closes the distance and pushes Otgonbayar back into the cage. Tellurique wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section. Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellurique . Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside. Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otgonbayar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otgonbayar wants it to stay on the feet. Tellurique instigates a clinch. Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head. Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
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! Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tellurique has Otgonbayar pressed against the cage.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head. Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Tellurique 's head. Tellurique taking a breather. Otgonbayar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tellurique .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otgonbayar. Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellurique . Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Tellurique stalls.
That's five minutes gone in the round. A short left from Tellurique . A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside. Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique moves out of range. Tellurique throws a head kick that misses. Otgonbayar has closed the distance and engaged Tellurique in a clinch.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellurique s head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Otgonbayar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tellurique is trying to break the clinch but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage. Otgonbayar lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellurique . An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Tellurique looking to slow down the pace here. Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique throws a head punch that misses. Tellurique wants a takedown.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Tellurique trying to stall but Otgonbayar improves his position.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. Tellurique breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Tellurique circles away and keeps his distance. Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance. Otgonbayar wants to clinch and Tellurique counters with a lovely shot to the body. Otgonbayar is looking to clinch. Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off. Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch. Tellurique instigates a clinch. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Otgonbayar. Tellurique breaks the clinch.
Tellurique rushes Otgonbayar and presses him up against the cage. Tellurique looking for a takedown. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Otgonbayar. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tellurique can't break the clinch.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Tellurique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Tellurique is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Otgonbayar pulls him back up using the underhooks. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar is defending well against a takedown attempt. Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Tellurique landing knees to the body.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Otgonbayar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses. Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. Tellurique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tellurique closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch. Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards. Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike. Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head. Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tellurique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tellurique moves into the clinch. Tellurique is trying to pull guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tellurique lands a takedown into guard.
Tellurique prevents Otgonbayar from getting back to his feet. Otgonbayar kicks Tellurique off and gets to his feet. The fight moves into the clinch position. Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique breaks from the clinch.
Gaston Tellurique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Otgonbayar moves to clinch but Tellurique breaks away and Tellurique counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance. Tellurique forces Otgonbayar back against the cage and clinches. Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside. Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tellurique can do to turn this around? Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Otgonbayar blocks a body shot from Tellurique . Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. Tellurique wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike. Tellurique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Otgonbayar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tellurique digs a good body shot into Otgonbayar's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tellurique is working Otgonbayar over against the cage. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. Tellurique lands a nice uppercut. Tellurique escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellurique has Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar being controlled against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tellurique lands a right hand. Tellurique creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tellurique tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away.
Tellurique lands with a kick to the temple. Otgonbayar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round. Otgonbayar moves into the clinch. Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Tellurique is looking to take this one to the mat. Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Tellurique . Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head. Tellurique just leaning against Otgonbayar, taking a breather. Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique pushes Otgonbayar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A battle for position here, against the cage. Tellurique comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Tellurique 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance. Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique stalling the fight.
A short left from Otgonbayar. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tellurique dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards. Tellurique wants a takedown but no success here.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otgonbayar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut. Tellurique tries to score a body lock takedown but Otgonbayar shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tellurique is breathing heavily. Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to score a body lock takedown but Otgonbayar shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Tellurique is trying to break the clinch but Otgonbayar is controlling him. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tellurique blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tellurique is rocked! Tellurique is looking to take this one to the mat. Tellurique is still on wobbly legs! Can Otgonbayar finish him? Tellurique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tellurique seems to have recovered his senses. A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tellurique 's efforts to push away. Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique is working for takedown but Otgonbayar is calmly controlling the position for now. Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar. Tellurique blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Tellurique is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards. Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside. A short left from Otgonbayar. Come on Tellurique - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Otgonbayar blocks a body shot from Tellurique . Tellurique 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tellurique clinches up against the cage. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Tellurique is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well. Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A frustrated look appears on Tellurique 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otgonbayar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellurique .
Tellurique keeps the fight on the outside. Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Tellurique circles away and keeps his distance. Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tellurique swats him away and circles back towards the center. Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellurique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tellurique gets a clinch. Otgonbayar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Tellurique trying to land knees to the body.
Tellurique breaks from the clinch.
Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellurique throws a head kick but Otgonbayar moves out of range.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up. Gaston Tellurique seems to be getting the better of the standup. Otgonbayar is looking to clinch. Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off. Tellurique looks to land a combination but Otgonbayar avoids it well. Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch. Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Tellurique circles away.
Batu Otgonbayar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tellurique clinches up against the cage. Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique is trying to break the clinch but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage. Otgonbayar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Otgonbayar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Tellurique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off. Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellurique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique moves out of range. Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique fails with the takedown. An attempted straight right counter from Otgonbayar misses the target. Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance. Tellurique lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Tellurique moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellurique pushes Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch. Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique manages to break the clinch.
Otgonbayar closes the distance and pushes Tellurique back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tellurique blocking some punches.
Tellurique tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Otgonbayar just stands there and leans against the cage. Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tellurique has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otgonbayar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Tellurique . Tellurique takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Tellurique breaks from the clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique moves out of range. Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique stalks Otgonbayar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Otgonbayar's face. Otgonbayar staggers backwards, shaken. Otgonbayar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tellurique throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Otgonbayar tries to clinch up. Tellurique misses with a kick to the body.
Tellurique has Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off. Otgonbayar tries to clinch up. Tellurique scores with a nice right hand.
Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tellurique paws at him with a jab and circles away. Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellurique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique is having none of it. Tellurique was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Otgonbayar instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. Tellurique wants a takedown but no success here.
Tellurique scores with a shot to the side of Otgonbayar's head. The referee is keeping an eye on Tellurique - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tellurique 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Otgonbayar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Otgonbayar is pressed up against the cage. Tellurique has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Otgonbayar down to the mat. Otgonbayar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch. Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar blocks a body shot from Tellurique . Otgonbayar keeps control of Tellurique as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards. Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique has Otgonbayar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Otgonbayar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short left from Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar lands a hook to the side of the head. Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head. Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellurique s head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tellurique manages to pull guard.
Tellurique looking to hit a scissor sweep but Otgonbayar is one step ahead there. Tellurique not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tellurique is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Otgonbayar is controlling him. Tellurique tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Tellurique is looking to sweep but instead, Otgonbayar has passed into half guard.
Otgonbayar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tellurique controls his leg. Tellurique tries to get to full guard but Otgonbayar has control of the leg. Tellurique is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tellurique can do anything to dispel that myth. Tellurique is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tellurique fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Otgonbayar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tellurique swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar. The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tellurique tries to counter with a clinch but Otgonbayar shakes him off and moves away. Otgonbayar is looking to clinch but Tellurique is avoiding it.
Tellurique moves into the clinch. Otgonbayar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tellurique 's efforts to push away. Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique has Otgonbayar pushed against the cage. Tellurique tries to break free but Otgonbayar pushes him back against the cage. Tellurique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Tellurique fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otgonbayar, pushing him back against the cage. Tellurique has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Tellurique is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Otgonbayar lands an uppercut. Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. Tellurique tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside. Tellurique is trying to stall.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar gets through Tellurique 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tellurique manages to break the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Tellurique throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Batu Otgonbayar has been cut. Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Otgonbayar has closed the distance and engaged Tellurique in a clinch.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otgonbayar looks to clinch and Tellurique counters with a good low kick that Otgonbayar was not able to check. Tellurique pushes Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch. Tellurique manages to pull guard.
Tellurique is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tellurique is wriggling around but Otgonbayar manages to pass to half guard.
Tellurique trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Tellurique tries to kick Otgonbayar off but Otgonbayar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tellurique is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tellurique keeps control of the position for the meantime. Gaston Tellurique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tellurique tries to kick Otgonbayar off but Otgonbayar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Otgonbayar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Tellurique has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Otgonbayar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Otgonbayar!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gaston Tellurique . I think Otgonbayar 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batu Otgonbayar! Our winner, Batu Otgonbayar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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