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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fubar Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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172 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dyllz Tahere! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fubar Teller! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tahere throwing a counter right hand but Teller manages to avoid it. Tahere moves out of range of the strikes. Tahere dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Teller slips a straight right by Tahere. Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tahere throws a nice outside leg kick. Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tahere throws a right hand that Teller ducks under and follows up with a left that Teller also avoids with ease. Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Tahere lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range. Tahere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tahere works the jab nicely. Teller motions for Tahere to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Teller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tahere misses with a wild body shot. Teller moves out of range as Tahere strikes. Teller is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tahere misses with a low kick. Tahere misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tahere stalks Teller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teller's face. Teller staggers backwards, shaken. Teller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tahere! Teller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tahere is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Teller wants to take a breather but Tahere manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Teller. Teller wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving. Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Teller throws a big right hand that misses. Teller throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Teller showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Teller trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom. Teller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Teller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Teller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Teller throwing strikes but missing. Teller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tahere keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully. Tahere wants to stand up but Teller is controlling him. Teller throwing strikes from guard but Tahere blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tahere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teller. Tahere on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tahere tries to get out of the position. Teller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tahere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tahere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tahere! Teller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tahere blocks the strikes from Teller.
Teller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Teller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Teller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teller. Tahere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tahere has managed to get both his arms back between Teller's legs - danger averted. Teller wants to sweep here but Tahere controlling him for the moment. Teller working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyllz Tahere dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teller is defended easily by Tahere. Tahere scores with a hook. Teller shoots in for a takedown but Tahere shows good takedown defense. We've been told by Tahere's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tahere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around? Tahere lands a really nice looking cross but Teller seems unphased.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Teller scores with a hook. Tahere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tahere throws a poor cross that misses
and Teller counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Teller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tahere has managed to free his arm - good work. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Teller lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teller trying to control from Tahere's half guard. Tahere has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Teller showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Tahere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tahere is looking to stand up but Teller isn't so interested in that idea. Teller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tahere keeping full guard, as Teller tries to pass. Teller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. Teller is looking to work some ground and pound but Tahere has wrist control. Tahere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teller. Teller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Teller passes into half guard. Tahere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teller. Teller wants to take a breather but Tahere is having none of it. Teller is taking a breather. Tahere 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. Teller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Teller seems to be working for a kimura but Tahere defends the submission attempt. Teller is looking for a kimura but Tahere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teller to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Teller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Teller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Teller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Teller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Teller thows a huge punch but Tahere dodges it nicely.
Teller working the head and body with strikes. Teller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tahere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teller. Teller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teller not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tahere is refusing to be controlled, as Teller sits in half guard. Teller stalling away here and it's allowed Tahere to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Teller content to stall in guard here. Teller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Teller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tahere throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it. Teller slips a jab from Tahere. Tahere misses with an uppercut
and Teller counters with a good low kick that Tahere was not able to check. Teller cracks the inside of Tahere's front leg. Tahere throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely. Teller checks the leg kick. Tahere jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tahere throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tahere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tahere misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tahere swings widly with a right hand
and Teller counters with a nice leg kick. Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tahere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tahere cracks Teller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Teller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Teller lands a really nice looking cross but Tahere seems unphased.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller misses with a low kick. Teller moves out of range as Tahere throws a body kick.
Tahere throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Teller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tahere defends it well. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teller. Teller sizes up Tahere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Tahere tries a low kick but Teller avoids it. Tahere works over Teller's head and body with a nice combination. Dyllz Tahere is winning the standup battle so far. Teller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tahere is fending him off so far but Teller persists. Nope, Tahere circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tahere is out of range. Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tahere checks a low kick from Teller. A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet. Tahere looks to score with a jab to the body but Teller is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tahere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Teller throws a low kick but Tahere avoids it. Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Teller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Teller moves out of range of the strikes. Teller slips a straight right by Tahere. Teller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Teller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tahere connects with a single shot there. Tahere throws a series of punches but Teller avoids them all with ease. And Teller tries to counter it with a takedown but Tahere pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tahere misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tahere misses the jab. Teller checks a leg kick. Teller misses with a body shot
letting Tahere counter with a right hand. Tahere lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Good exchange - Tahere coming out on top. Tahere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Teller misses with a body kick. Teller misses with a kick to the body.
Tahere looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well. Tahere thows a left - swing and a miss! Teller misses with a low kick. Teller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tahere misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tahere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tahere throws a combination. Teller tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This has been an exciting period of action! Tahere takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teller lands a nice shot to the body.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tahere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A momentary lapse in concentration from Tahere enables Teller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tahere manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Teller throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Teller is in close to Tahere's body, working some short punches and elbows. Teller advances to half guard. Teller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tahere defending well though. Teller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight! Dyllz Tahere showed his dominance in that final round. I think Tahere 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!
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energy
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RATING
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