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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between odezzi tejas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Mastoridis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mastoridis has chosen Take me to the hospital by Rusko as his entrance music. Stefan Mastoridis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with odezzi tejas's chin.
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185 cm
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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184 cm
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, odezzi tejas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Mastoridis! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! tejas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mastoridis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mastoridis keeping full guard, as tejas tries to pass. Mastoridis is trying to control the position but tejas postures up. Mastoridis tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mastoridis seems keen to control tejas's posture. tejas gets to his feet - Mastoridis follows without any prompting. tejas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mastoridis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mastoridis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches tejas napping and manages to drive through into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. tejas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mastoridis's best efforts. tejas is looking for a sweep. Mastoridis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. tejas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mastoridis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Mastoridis tries to pass the half guard into mount. tejas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. tejas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mastoridis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so tejas is just riding it out for now. Mastoridis eventually gives up the hold. tejas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Mastoridis tries for a takedown but tejas circles away easily and tejas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mastoridis won't be happy with that. tejas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mastoridis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. tejas is looking to take a break and control but Mastoridis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. tejas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no tejas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! tejas is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mastoridis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! tejas is looking to improve his position.
Mastoridis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so tejas is just riding it out for now. Mastoridis eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mastoridis passes the guard and advances to mount! Mastoridis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mastoridis tries to control but tejas wriggling away. tejas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mastoridis. What's that going to do exactly? tejas wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Mastoridis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure tejas doesn't escape. Mastoridis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Mastoridis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
tejas is trying to break free.
Mastoridis is not going to allow tejas to sit and survive in this position. You can see the frustration on tejas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
odezzi tejas dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
tejas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. tejas tries to pass to full mount but Mastoridis defends it. tejas prevents Mastoridis from improving his position. tejas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mastoridis controls his leg. tejas is working for a kimura but Mastoridis is defending it quite comfortably.
tejas stalling away here and it's allowed Mastoridis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mastoridis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. tejas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mastoridis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now tejas has Mastoridis in his guard. tejas looking for a guillotine here but Mastoridis defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mastoridis wants to control from the top but tejas keeps moving. tejas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mastoridis uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. tejas tries to buck Mastoridis off but Mastoridis is having none of it. Mastoridis tries for a kimura but tejas is defending well. Mastoridis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by tejas, who protects the arm well. tejas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mastoridis off and has taken his back! tejas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mastoridis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mastoridis for a finish. Mastoridis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. tejas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mastoridis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mastoridis for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round. tejas is controlling the position but Mastoridis somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
tejas is pressing down on Mastoridis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mastoridis is holding on for now. Mastoridis is refusing to be controlled, as tejas sits in half guard. Mastoridis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. tejas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mastoridis is keeping the position for now. Mastoridis trying to keep a closed guard but tejas is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mastoridis keeping full guard, as tejas tries to pass. tejas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mastoridis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now tejas has Mastoridis in his guard. Mastoridis trying to control but tejas is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mastoridis tries to free his leg and advance position but tejas is retaining full guard. odezzi tejas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. tejas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mastoridis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mastoridis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that odezzi tejas will probably get the nod. That's time! tejas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
tejas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily so Mastoridis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. tejas keeping moving, preventing Mastoridis from controlling successfully. Mastoridis preventing the sweep. Mastoridis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mastoridis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. tejas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mastoridis defends it easily. tejas working for a triangle but Mastoridis defends it easily.
tejas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mastoridis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mastoridis sitting in guard here, content to control. Mastoridis wants to control from the top but tejas keeps moving. Mastoridis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. tejas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mastoridis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. tejas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mastoridis defends well. Mastoridis trying to control the position from guard on top but tejas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mastoridis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mastoridis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mastoridis is trying to get an arm triangle but tejas is defending well. tejas is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mastoridis tries to move to mount but tejas blocks the move with his legs. Mastoridis trying to control the position but tejas is working away. tejas tries to improve position but can't. Mastoridis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by tejas, who protects the arm well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. tejas fails with the takedown and Mastoridis counters with a single leg into guard. tejas didn't expect that. odezzi tejas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. tejas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. tejas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mastoridis wants to improve his position but tejas is controlling well.
tejas passes to full mount! tejas controlling the pace for now. tejas wants to finish this one by submission but Mastoridis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from tejas. tejas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mastoridis has worked his arm free - good work by Mastoridis!
And that's the end of the fight! Stefan Mastoridis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think tejas 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... odezzi tejas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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