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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 12779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Silva (ranked 7776 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló's entrance music is Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. A fine choice. Michel Teló has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Teló gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (0) Silva
Silva tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva is not content to let Teló control the position.
Teló performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teló is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Teló sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Teló is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Teló is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is staying active underneath Teló, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Teló trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Teló seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Teló is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Teló is stalling in the full guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva pulls Teló in close to his closed guard and prevents Teló from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Teló's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his hands on Teló's head, controlling the position.
Teló controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Teló has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teló won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva pulls Teló in close to his closed guard and prevents Teló from doing any damage or advancing position.
Teló trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva is trying to keep Teló in close.
Silva managing to control the position.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teló controls the pace.
Silva is trying to control the position but Teló postures up.
Teló wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Teló controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling Teló's posture.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (2) Silva
Teló is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
My spies in Hell's Balls Gym inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Teló trying to control here.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
Silva controlling the pace.
Teló tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva prevents Teló from improving his position.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teló tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Teló is heads and Silva is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Silva wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler (ranked 19524 p4p, 658 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 3583 p4p, 443 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grappler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Teló's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (0) Teló
Grappler is working for a kimura but Teló is defending it quite comfortably.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Teló is defending well.
Grappler wants to work for an arm triangle but Teló is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grappler is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler is looking for a kimura here.
Grappler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teló does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
Teló is pressing down on Grappler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler slips nicely into half guard.
Grappler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teló doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grappler.
Grappler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (0) Teló
Teló has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (8) vs (0) Teló
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grappler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Teló knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Teló for a finish.
Teló is in bad spot here.
Teló is still trying to improve position.
Teló turns into Grappler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (8) vs (2) Teló
Teló is pushing down on Grappler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grappler is fighting to maintain full guard but Teló has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Teló controlling the action here.
Teló trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Teló moves into full mount! Grappler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (8) vs (5) Teló
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Grappler is trying to control but Teló passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (8) vs (8) Teló
Teló slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló trying to control the position but Grappler is working away.
Teló takes a little break here. Grappler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to improve his position.
Grappler regains half guard.
Teló is thwarting Grappler's attempts to control the position.
Grappler moves into full guard.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into half guard.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grappler trying to control the position.
Teló thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Teló trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teló defends it easily.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (10) vs (8) Teló
Grappler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló working a defensive guard but Grappler passes into half guard.
Grappler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (13) vs (8) Teló
Teló wants to hold on but Grappler pushes him away.
Grappler fails to move to back control.
Grappler looking to control but Teló is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is controlling an arm, preventing Grappler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Teló is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grappler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Teló turns into him and now he's in Grappler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (13) vs (10) Teló
Grappler trying to control the position here.
Teló trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (13) vs (13) Teló
Teló is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappler is defending well.
Teló taking a breather here.
Teló is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappler has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Teló passes into side control, despite Grappler's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (13) vs (16) Teló
Teló is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappler is defending well.
Teló is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappler is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grappler wants to control but Teló postures up.
Teló controlling from side mount.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 16 to 13. |
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Event:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 3520 p4p, 437 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 585 p4p, 94 weight class). Teló comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló has managed to clinch.
Svensson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teló after a bit of a struggle.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Teló goes for a takedown attempt but Svensson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teló rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson is trying to trip Teló. He has hold of a leg but Teló is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Svensson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (0) vs (2) Svensson
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is fighting to break Teló's control of his arms but Teló is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Svensson preventing the sweep.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Svensson is looking to advance position but Teló has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (4) vs (2) Svensson
Teló is stalling here but it's allowed Svensson to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Teló frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (7) vs (2) Svensson
Teló prevents Svensson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeps trying to improve his position.
Teló trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teló works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teló (10) vs (2) Svensson
Teló controlling from the back.
Teló trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson can't escape the position.
Teló tightening his grip on Svensson, looking for the choke.
Teló seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Svensson's chin but Svensson turns very nicely into Teló's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Svensson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (10) vs (4) Svensson
Teló looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Svensson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Svensson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Teló's thigh. Teló counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Teló working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teló looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svensson passes into half guard.
Teló wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teló working a defensive guard here.
Teló looking for subs off his back but Svensson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Svensson is stalling here. Teló is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Svensson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Teló has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (14) vs (4) Svensson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Svensson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Svensson tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teló is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Svensson reverses the position - he's now on top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (14) vs (6) Svensson
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Teló wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Svensson won't allow Teló to sweep him here.
Teló has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló is looking for a triangle here but Svensson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (14) vs (9) Svensson
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
Teló is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Svensson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (14) vs (11) Svensson
Svensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Teló manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Svensson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Teló's legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position but Teló is working away.
Teló tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (14) vs (13) Svensson
Teló tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Teló regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Svensson sits in half guard.
Svensson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (14) vs (16) Svensson
Teló tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svensson wins on points by 16 to 14.
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 3403 p4p, 418 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 11370 p4p, 644 weight class). Teló comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Starseed moves into the clinch successfully.
Teló is fighting off a takedown attempt but Starseed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Teló to the mat. Teló regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (0) vs (2) Starseed
Teló has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starseed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teló is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Teló looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starseed is one step ahead there.
Starseed stays in close to Teló's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starseed defends well.
Teló wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Starseed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Teló escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starseed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starseed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Starseed pushes down on Teló's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the action here.
Teló is trying to get back to full guard.
Teló trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Teló wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy.
Teló works his way to full guard. Good work.
Teló has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Starseed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Teló. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (5) Starseed
Teló is letting Starseed control him for a moment.
Teló tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Starseed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Teló gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Teló is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starseed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starseed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (4) vs (5) Starseed
Teló is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Starseed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Starseed wants to control his opponent's hands but Teló gets his hands free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Starseed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Teló.
Starseed wants to control his opponent's hands but Teló gets his hands free.
Teló trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Starseed doesn't escape.
Teló working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló tightening his grip on Starseed, looking for the choke.
Starseed is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Teló is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control but not successfully.
Teló looking for the choke from the back.
Teló is trying to stick to Starseed's back but Starseed is turning into Teló. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Teló's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Starseed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (4) vs (7) Starseed
Teló keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Teló is trying to control the position but Starseed postures up.
Teló controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed stays in close to Teló's body and controls the position.
Teló wants to sweep but no luck.
Starseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Teló is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
Teló wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Starseed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Starseed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starseed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Starseed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Starseed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Starseed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Teló is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starseed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starseed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teló working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starseed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starseed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teló has his foot on Starseed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starseed works his way back into a safe position though.
Starseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teló tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló is looking for a triangle here but Starseed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (4) vs (10) Starseed
Starseed slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló wants to control but Starseed postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed wins on points by 10 to 4.
Indigo Starseed is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Indigo Starseed took to the microphone: 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 20534 p4p, 539 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2936 p4p, 305 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló rushes Halo and presses him up against the cage.
Teló gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Teló gets control of Halo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Teló will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Teló looking to control.
Halo wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Teló is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Teló.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Teló looking to control.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Teló working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teló looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Halo is looking to advance position but Teló won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló manages to get to full guard.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teló throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Halo is really struggling to control Teló but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Teló is pulling down on Halo's head to control his posture.
Teló keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Teló is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halo has picked Teló up and slammed him! Teló can't keep hold of the triangle and Halo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (3) vs (0) Teló
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Teló is defending well.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Teló is looking for a sweep.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo controlling from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teló has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Teló. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (3) vs (4) Teló
You can see the frustration on Halo's face as Teló controls the position.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo sneaks back into half guard.
Halo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló slows the pace down in half guard.
Teló is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (3) vs (7) Teló
Teló prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working for a guillotine from mount but Halo frees his head quite easily.
Halo wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Teló has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Teló is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Teló with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Teló controlling the pace for now.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Teló has a good base and remains in mount.
Teló controlling from mount.
Halo wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Teló moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Halo has worked his arm free - good work by Halo!
Teló is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is holding Teló down, trying to stall.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is not content to let Teló control the position.
Halo wants to control but Teló postures up.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teló is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo tries to buck Teló off but Teló is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (5) vs (7) Teló
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló makes his way to full guard, as Halo worked for a kimura.
Halo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2810 p4p, 285 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 1997 p4p, 220 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teló might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hearts pushes Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearts has clasped his hands together around Teló's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Teló (0) vs (4) Hearts
Hearts trying to control the position but Teló is working away.
Teló tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Teló struggling a bit here.
Teló is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (0) vs (6) Hearts
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts looking to control but Teló is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló tries to hold on but Hearts pushes him away.
Teló is desperately trying to improve his position but Hearts has a good base and remains in mount.
Hearts wants to control but instead Teló manages to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Teló's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (6) Hearts
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Teló is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hearts has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is staying active underneath Teló, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teló controlling the pace.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hearts is refusing to be controlled, as Teló sits in half guard.
Teló is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hearts is trying to maintain the position but Teló is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
Hearts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teló content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hearts tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló is pressing down on Hearts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hearts is holding on for now.
We've been informed that Hearts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hearts is looking to control Teló's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hearts avoid being mounted?
Teló is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teló slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Teló wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Hearts is trying to keep Teló in close.
Teló wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teló looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Hearts
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts pushes down on Teló's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Teló is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teló has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hearts is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts moves into full mount! Teló won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (2) vs (11) Hearts
Hearts avoids the attempt from Teló to control.
Teló looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Teló (2) vs (14) Hearts
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Teló is trying to break free.
Hearts not allowing Teló to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hearts avoiding Teló 's attempts to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control momentarily.
Hearts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Teló defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hearts avoiding Teló 's attempts to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló turns into Hearts and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (4) vs (14) Hearts
Teló controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 14 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 552 p4p, 68 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2652 p4p, 278 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teló gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Teló will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Teló looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis postures up.
Davis passes Teló's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (3) vs (0) Teló
Davis wants to take Teló's back here but Teló is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Davis (6) vs (0) Teló
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Teló defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Davis controlling well, preventing Teló from escaping the position.
Teló looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Teló defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davis's arms.
Teló is really stuck here.
Davis looking for the choke from the back.
Teló showing good submission defense here.
Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Teló is defending it well.
Davis tightening his grip on Teló, looking for the choke.
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.
Teló breaks Davis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (6) vs (2) Teló
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (2) Teló
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Teló is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teló manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Teló's guard.
Teló working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Teló looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló trying to control the position.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Teló manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (4) Teló
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
Teló won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Teló is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Davis. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (8) vs (7) Teló
Davis tries to buck Teló off but Teló is having none of it.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Teló wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis regains half guard.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is pressing down on Teló's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis has his foot on Teló's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teló works his way back into a safe position though.
Teló is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teló can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (10) vs (7) Teló
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Davis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (7) Teló
Teló is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Teló is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teló wants to control but Davis postures up.
Teló is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Teló! Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (15) vs (7) Teló
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Teló is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Teló is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teló is looking to escape.
Davis working for a submission but Teló is keeping him at bay.
Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Teló is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Teló is having none of it.
Davis avoids the attempt from Teló to control.
Davis has control of Teló's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Teló regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teló is still trying to improve position.
Davis looking to control but Teló is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Teló wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Teló is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teló is looking to escape.
Teló is controlling an arm, preventing Davis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to control but Teló wriggling away.
Teló is trying to escape the mount but Davis keeps good control and instead manages to take Teló's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Davis (18) vs (7) Teló
Teló tries to break free.
Davis has his arm under Teló's chin here. Game over son! Davis squeezes tightly and Teló is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Ewen Davis said 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2434 p4p, 256 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12465 p4p, 583 weight class). Teló comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Teló tries to pull guard but Kimura holds him up against the cage and eventually Teló drops back down to his feet.
Teló is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Teló ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Teló no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teló swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Teló throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
Teló is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Teló! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (3) Kimura
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Teló is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló regains half guard.
Teló is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Teló is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Teló is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura 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.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Teló is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is looking for submissions but instead, Teló has regained full guard.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Kimura is pushing down on Teló's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teló is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Teló is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Teló wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is pressing down on Teló's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teló is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura prevents Teló from improving his position.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teló pulls Kimura in to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Teló's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura laying and praying for a moment but Teló takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Teló reverses the position - he's now on top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (6) Kimura
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimura holds on and takes a little breather.
Teló sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Teló has control of the leg.
Teló is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teló is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Teló looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Well,Teló is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kimura is pulling down on Teló's head. It's preventing any offense from Teló, at least for the moment.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Teló is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura is looking to advance position but Teló has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (6) vs (8) Kimura
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to control Teló's body but Teló pushes him off. Kimura squirms to his side and now Teló has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Teló (9) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura just trying to survive but Teló is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kimura is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1412 p4p, 60 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2354 p4p, 97 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shifter pushes Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teló fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
Teló wants to counter the offense by Shifter and move into the clinch position.
Shifter instigates a clinch.
Shifter is working for takedown but Teló is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter jumps into guard, dragging Teló to the mat.
Shifter pulls Teló in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teló wants to advance to full mount but Shifter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (0) Teló
We've been hearing good reports from Shifter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teló is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (2) Teló
Shifter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter working for a triangle but Teló defends it easily.
Shifter pulls Teló in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Shifter trying to control the position.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Teló wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control the position but Teló postures up.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeps trying to improve his position.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Teló defends easily.
Teló trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into half guard.
Teló is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shifter! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (2) vs (5) Teló
Shifter is trying to escape the mount.
Teló fails to advance to Shifter's back.
Teló trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (2) vs (8) Teló
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is not going to allow Shifter to sit and survive in this position.
Teló is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shifter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Teló gets his hands free as Shifter looks to control.
Teló really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shifter.
Shifter trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Teló has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teló in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Teló content to control rather than advance.
Shifter wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Shifter controlling the position well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter trying to control but Teló postures up.
Teló is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shifter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teló.
Teló is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control here.
Teló looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Teló sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is trying to control but Teló passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (2) vs (11) Teló
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12213 p4p, 254 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2329 p4p, 94 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Michel Teló has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló tries to keep at a distance but Kimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teló pulls guard effortlessly.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Teló has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló looking to control.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teló looking for a triangle here. Kimura is fighting it but it looks tight! Teló pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kimura is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michel Teló! |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2315 p4p, 85 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13094 p4p, 251 weight class). Teló's entrance music is Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. A fine choice. Michel Teló has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Teló takes the fight into the clinch.
Teló gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (0) Deeds
We've been hearing good reports from Teló's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Deeds is pressing down on Teló's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds has Teló pulled in close to control his posture.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Deeds is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Teló controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Teló trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teló trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Teló is working hard here to advance position.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds has his feet on Teló's thighs here. He's pushed Teló off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Teló screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20133 p4p, 251 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2177 p4p, 62 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló rushes Karelin and presses him up against the cage.
Teló has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karelin uses from the top position.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló looking for subs off his back but Karelin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karelin prevents Teló from improving his position.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teló does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Teló to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Teló looking for subs off his back but Karelin has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karelin trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Karelin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Teló! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (3) vs (0) Teló
Karelin trying to control but Teló is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló is controlling an arm, preventing Karelin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Karelin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Teló has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Teló! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (3) vs (2) Teló
Teló wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin is looking to sweep but instead, Teló has passed into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teló's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teló's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (7) vs (2) Teló
Teló turns into Karelin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (7) vs (4) Teló
Teló has gone for a leg lock! Karelin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (9) vs (4) Teló
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló is looking to cinch up a triangle. Karelin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Teló's body to avoid the submission. Teló has instead reached around Karelin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Teló arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Teló! |
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Event:
MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dominatrix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teló's guard.
Dominatrix stopping the sweep attempt from Teló.
Dominatrix trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Dominatrix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teló keeping full guard, as Dominatrix tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Teló is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teló with a nice cross.
Teló paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Dominatrix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) in the buildup to the fight.
Dominatrix darts in looking for a takedown but Teló gets double underhooks and turns Dominatrix into the cage.
Teló swings for the body but Dominatrix moves out of range.
Dominatrix misses with an uppercut.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominatrix closes the distance and clinches up with Teló, looking for a takedown. Dominatrix pushes Teló against the cage but Teló circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Teló throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Teló has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
A head kick misses from Dominatrix.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Dominatrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Dominatrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Teló's guard.
Dominatrix stops Teló from standing up.
Teló is trying to keep Dominatrix in close.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Teló is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Dominatrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominatrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teló as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastaphan Dominatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teló misses with the combination.
Dominatrix tries to counter with a takedown but Teló is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teló slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominatrix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teló raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Dominatrix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dominatrix moves into full mount! Teló won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Dominatrix has control of Teló's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Teló regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominatrix prevents Teló from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
That's time! Dominatrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Teló throws a body shot but no joy.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominatrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Dominatrix tries to sprawl but Teló drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dominatrix wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Teló wants to get back to his feet.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló wants to take a breather but Dominatrix is having none of it.
Dominatrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teló's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teló's back!#T1#
Teló is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Dominatrix working for a choke but Teló is defending well.
Dominatrix tries to keep control of the position but Teló is staying busy.
Teló is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Dominatrix working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dominatrix wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Dominatrix doesn't have the hooks in and Teló manages to turn into his guard.
Dominatrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teló manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Dominatrix advances to half guard.
Teló wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominatrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Dominatrix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Teló is trying to stand back up but Dominatrix is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominatrix pulls his head out easily.
Dominatrix wants to pass to mount but Teló is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominatrix in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Dominatrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teló doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominatrix. #SUB#
Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teló manages to get to full guard.
Teló trying to control the position.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Dominatrix passes Teló's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teló.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
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 Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Teló moves into range and clinches up with Dominatrix.
Dominatrix is trying to pull guard but Teló has him pressed against the cage.
Dominatrix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teló fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dominatrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Teló moves in looking to clinch but Dominatrix pushes him off.
Teló lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Teló gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dominatrix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Dominatrix wants to sweep but Teló has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Teló thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominatrix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Teló tries to kick Dominatrix off but Dominatrix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dominatrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well. #SUB#
Dominatrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Teló regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominatrix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominatrix looking to sit in guard and control but Teló gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Teló controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Dominatrix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into side control.
Teló remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Teló wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominatrix keeps working.
Teló creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep.
Dominatrix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominatrix trying to control but Teló postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominatrix 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rastaphan Dominatrix!
Rastaphan Dominatrix spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12589 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1438 p4p, 219 weight class). Teló is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura forces Teló back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Teló has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kimura uses from the top position.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teló is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teló is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Teló
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teló trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Teló
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Teló
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slows the pace down.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teló, who protects the arm well.
Teló is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Teló won't allow it.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Teló won't allow it.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Teló defends the submission attempt.
Teló tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Teló is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teló doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Teló is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura passes into side control, despite Teló's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Teló
Teló seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Teló felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Teló is keeping him busy.
Teló is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Teló is defending well.
Teló is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teló tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Teló struggling a bit here.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Teló is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teló, who protects the arm well.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
Teló struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dom Danky (ranked 3715 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1429 p4p, 216 weight class). Teló is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Dom Danky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danky closes the distance and clinches up with Teló, looking for a takedown. Danky pushes Teló against the cage but Teló circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Teló displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danky.
Danky feints and as Teló raises his hands in defense, Danky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (0) Teló
Teló keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Danky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teló dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (2) Teló
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danky seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danky is trying to control the position but Teló postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Danky keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Danky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danky trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Danky is keeping the position.
Danky wants to sweep here but Teló controlling him for the moment.
Danky is pulling down on Teló's head. It's preventing any offense from Teló, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teló doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teló manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danky being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danky is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Danky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teló is aware though and is defending well.
Danky pulls Teló in close to prevent any damage.
Teló trying to control but Danky is working from the bottom.
Danky is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danky is trying to keep Teló in close.
Teló wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
Danky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danky working for a triangle but Teló defends it easily.
Danky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (4) vs (2) Teló
Danky preventing the sweep.
Danky trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Danky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teló looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teló looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teló! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (4) vs (6) Teló
Teló working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teló off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (8) vs (6) Teló
Teló defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Danky's arms.
Danky working for a choke but Teló reverses nicely into Danky 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (8) vs (8) Teló
Danky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Teló has passed into half guard!
Teló trying to control the action but Danky is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Danky! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (8) vs (11) Teló
Teló controlling from the full mount.
Teló fails to take his opponent's back.
Danky gets back to half guard.
Danky wants to control but Teló is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teló is looking to advance position but Danky won't allow it.
Teló looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danky looking for submissions off his back.
Danky is controlling Teló's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Danky is trying to control but can't.
Danky wants to improve his position but Teló is controlling well.
Teló wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Danky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teló pulls his head out easily.
Teló works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (8) vs (14) Teló
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Teló is trying to control. Danky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Teló is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danky gets full guard.
Teló looks winded!
Danky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teló is one step ahead there.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danky is working hard here to advance position.
Teló stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
Danky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (10) vs (14) Teló
Teló bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danky's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (10) vs (16) Teló
Danky trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Danky seems keen to control Teló's posture.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Danky.
Danky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Danky wants to hit a switch here but Teló passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danky there! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (10) vs (19) Teló
Danky tries to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Danky is squirming around, avoiding Teló's attempts to control the action.
Danky is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Danky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danky manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Teló works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (10) vs (22) Teló
Danky wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky is trying desperately to improve position.
Danky tries to hold on but Teló postures up.
Danky gets back to half guard.
Danky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teló is working away from the top position though.
Danky is looking for a sweep. Teló is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (10) vs (25) Teló
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danky gets back to half guard.
Danky manages to get to full guard.
Teló trying to control but Danky is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
Danky has control of Teló's left arm, preventing Teló from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 25 to 10. |
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Event:
MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Teló seems unphased.
Teló misses with a hook.
Teló is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Teló on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Teló seems unphased.
Kahn digs a good hook to Teló's body.
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kahn throws a wild body kick that Teló sees coming a mile off.
Teló avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Teló scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Teló has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kahn throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Teló tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range.
Teló staying out of range there.
Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Teló - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Kahn misses.
A combination from Teló does no damage. #T1##CL2#
Teló drives through and clinches with Kahn against the cage.
Teló keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kahn's efforts to push away.#BC#
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Kahn is looking to chop away at Teló's legs.
Teló looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
Kahn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teló tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teló lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
Kahn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teló checks it well.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Kahn misses. #T2#
Teló blocks a jab.
Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teló tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Teló shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kahn as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Kahn.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teló.
Teló lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Teló scores with a jab to the body.
Teló scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Teló tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Teló slips under a jab from Kahn.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teló drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teló misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Teló pushes Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teló.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Teló is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teló.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teló looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Teló takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teló tries to stall but Kahn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Teló has double underhooks.
Kahn is trying to break free.#BC2#
Teló breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
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#
Teló forces Kahn back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kahn breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kahn enables Teló to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kahn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Teló trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Kahn is pulling down on Teló's head to control his posture.
Teló preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teló.
Teló slips under a jab from Kahn.
Nice shot lands for Kahn.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Teló has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Teló gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses the jab.#T1#
Kahn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teló!
Teló checks a leg kick.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a good, hard body kick but Kahn shrugs it off.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Teló is looking to clinch.
Teló sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Solomon Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teló doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Teló.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Kahn slips a straight right by Teló.
Kahn swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Kahn punishes Teló's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Teló tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range. #CL2#
Teló closes the distance and clinches.
Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Teló has Kahn pressed against the cage, preventing Kahn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teló looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teló.
#CL2#
Teló clinches up against the cage.
Teló has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teló creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Teló prevents Kahn from breaking the clinch.
Kahn takes a shot to the head.
Teló using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kahn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Teló throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. #BC#
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Teló throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teló misses with a head kick.
Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teló.
Kahn with a hook.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Teló.
Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Teló changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teló moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Teló has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kahn swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Teló has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Michel Teló seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló can't get the takedown.
Teló keeps control of Kahn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Kahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teló.
Teló wants to clinch.
Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teló just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn sizes up Teló with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Teló defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Teló shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teló gets slowly back to his feet.
Teló slips a straight right by Kahn.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Teló chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Teló misses with a head kick.
Kahn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teló.
Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Teló.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Teló slips a jab from Kahn.
Teló wants to counter with a clinch but Kahn pushes him away.
Teló throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Teló.
#T1#
Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teló.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teló throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teló swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teló lands with a shot to the body.
Teló shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teló takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.#CL2#
Teló closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Teló manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kahn.
Teló throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Teló misses
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Good leg kick by Kahn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teló throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Teló's head but Teló sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teló avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Teló.
Teló throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Kahn misses.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kahn.
Kahn throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range. #TD2#
Teló looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Kahn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Teló presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Teló has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Teló is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teló stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Teló pulls guard. #SUB2#
Teló looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kahn has picked Teló up and slammed him! Teló can't keep hold of the triangle and Kahn manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Kahn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Teló wants to clinch up but Kahn keeps it at a distance.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Kahn throws a hook but Teló avoids it easily.
Teló is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teló throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Kahn looks for the body kick but Teló saw that one coming.
Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Teló keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló misses with a body shot.
Michel Teló has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kahn, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!
Solomon Kahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Jah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teló cracks Jah with a good jab.
Teló throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teló. Teló obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Teló clinches up with Jah and pushes him back against the cage.
Jah looking to throw knees to the head but Teló is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teló avoids it.
Teló is trying to break the clinch but Jah is controlling him.
Teló works on Jah's body with a couple of short punches.
Jah lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jah obliges.
Teló is trying to break free.
Jah lands with a short shot to the head.
Teló tries to score a body lock takedown but Jah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teló.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teló crunches a lovely knee into Jah's ribcage.
Teló managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
#T2#
Teló can't break the clinch.
Teló is looking to break free of the clinch but Jah has double underhooks.
Teló is trying to break free.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teló is defending well for now.#BC#
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Jah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teló darts in trying to clinch
and Jah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Teló gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Teló breaks the clinch.
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!
A shot to the liver by Teló. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Teló fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teló looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Jah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teló throws out the jab.
Jah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jah avoids the body shot from Teló.
A jab lands there for Teló.#CL2#
Teló moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##TD2#
Teló decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jah has one foot on Teló's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Teló rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Teló escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teló tries to clinch up but Jah circles away and keeps his distance.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Jah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teló moves in looking to clinch but Jah pushes him off.#CL2#
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teló tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Teló wants to clinch
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teló ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jah blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teló just manages to avoid it.
Teló stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló fakes the leg kick and cracks Jah in the body.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Jah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Teló throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Teló lands with a straight right. Jah didn't see that one coming.
Teló has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teló missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Teló lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Teló closes the distance and pushes Jah back into the cage.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teló fails to pull guard.
Michel Teló seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Jah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teló lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teló lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jah backs up against the cage.
Teló misses with a head kick.
Teló throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Teló moves into the clinch.
Jah landing knees to the head.
Jah connects with a knee to the head.
Teló with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jah blocks an uppercut.
Teló with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jah avoiding damage as Teló throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teló dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Teló wants to clinch.
Jah avoids the body shot from Teló.
Jah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Teló throws a hook to the side of Jah's head but Jah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Teló looks to move away, Jah throws a big counter combo but Teló just gets out of the way.
Teló throws a body kick that misses.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jah throwing a counter right hand but Teló manages to avoid it.#T4#
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.
Teló lands a head kick. Jah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Teló doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
Teló gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teló misses with a takedown attempt - Jah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Teló misses.
Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jah circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Jah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jah avoids the body shot from Teló.
As Teló looks to move away, Jah throws a big counter combo but Teló just gets out of the way.
Teló wants to clinch
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CUT#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Jah avoids the head kick by Teló.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Teló misses with a straight left.
Teló just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJah.
Danga de danga de dang - Teló scores with a four punch combination!
Jah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teló.
Jah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Teló fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Teló fails with a takedown attempt.
Teló just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJah.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Teló.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teló.
Teló takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Jah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Teló is looking to clinch.
Teló tries to bum rush Jah with a series of wild strikes but Jah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló misses the shot to the body.
Jah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Teló.#T2##CL2#
Teló has Jah up against the cage in a clinch.
Teló is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teló avoids it.
Teló is looking to break free of the clinch but Jah has double underhooks.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Teló has clasped his hands together around Jah's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jah is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jah is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Teló has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Teló's best efforts.
Jah keeping control of the position. #T3#
Teló prevents Jah from standing back up.
Jah tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Jah wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Teló tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jah is pressing down on Teló's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teló trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Teló is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jah wants to sweep but no luck.
Jah trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Teló trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Jah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teló is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teló throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teló doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teló winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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Event:
MMMA 73 Fortune vs Qasi
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teló.
Laiho feinted with a counter takedown.
Laiho lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Teló closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Laiho throws Teló to one side and escapes!
We've been told by Laiho's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Laiho misses its intended target.
Teló misses with a double jab.
Laiho connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teló. Laiho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laiho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laiho throws a combination. Teló tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Laiho gets tackled into the cage by Teló. Teló maintains the clinch.
Laiho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laiho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló just leaning against Laiho, taking a breather. #BC#
Laiho breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Laiho clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Laiho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Teló is trying to keep an underhook but Laiho manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Laiho is thwarting Teló's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Teló actively working from the bottom here.
Laiho lands with a punch from half guard.
Laiho is taking a breather. Teló 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laiho connects with a nice short shot to Teló's temple.
Laiho controlling the action here.
Laiho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Laiho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laiho lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Teló wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho is nestled in close to Teló, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teló wants to control but Laiho is keeping busy.
Laiho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teló's head.
Laiho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teló is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laiho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Teló works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laiho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teló manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laiho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Laiho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laiho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Laiho seems to be looking for submissions.
Teló blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laiho.
Laiho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Teló reverses the position - he's now on top in Laiho's guard.
Teló stands and throws Laiho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laiho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Laiho tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Laiho is looking to escape.
Laiho is looking to control Teló's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laiho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laiho is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Teló is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laiho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laiho digs a good hook to Teló's body.
Laiho looks to land a combination but Teló avoids it well.
Laiho throws a big shot that misses.
Laiho scores with a punch to the head.
Teló tries to clinch but Laiho is having none of it. #CL2#
Teló fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laiho, pushing him back against the cage.
Laiho throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Teló letting Laiho take a breather here.#TD#
Laiho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laiho is just content to waste time from the top position. Teló takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Teló has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laiho has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Laiho is looking for a kimura but Teló is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laiho to get the leverage.
Laiho lands strikes from half guard.
Laiho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teló can do to turn this around?
Teló blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laiho.
Laiho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laiho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Laiho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Teló is looking to improve his position but Laiho isn't that keen on the idea.
Alexi Laiho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teló taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho punishing his opponent with strikes.
Teló really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Laiho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Teló is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Teló and Laiho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Laiho working the ground and pound.
Laiho scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laiho trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Teló is not content to let Laiho control the position.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Laiho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Laiho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teló has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laiho controls the position from side control.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Teló some visible discomfort.
Teló is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laiho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working. #T4#
Laiho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Teló down.
Teló tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Teló some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Laiho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Laiho.
Laiho working the ground and pound.
Teló taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#
Teló is rocked!
Laiho is putting a hurting on Teló here, landing some big shots from side control.
Teló is still in real trouble! Can Laiho finish him?
Teló tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laiho lands a strong strike to the head of Teló. That's dazed him! Laiho looking to finish here. Teló is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Laiho lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexi Laiho thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMMA 69 Kelly vs Telo
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Teló plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teló fails to land the takedown.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Teló gets a clinch.
Teló throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Teló breaks the clinch.
Kelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teló takes a step back to recover.
Teló throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Teló feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Kelly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló tries to stall but Kelly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Teló using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Teló breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Teló's defenses. #T1##CL2#
Teló clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Teló using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Teló up against the cage.#BC#
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teló, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Teló gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teló wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly pushes Teló off looking to stand but Teló dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Teló missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teló performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teló has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Teló wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly tries to kick Teló off but Teló keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Teló looks to land a strike but Kelly avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teló wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teló shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teló misses with the combination.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Teló releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Teló takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teló throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teló throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Kelly's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kelly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Teló lands.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló lands with an overhand left.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Teló tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teló feints and then cracks Kelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelly down.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teló blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Teló changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Teló feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teló is controlling him.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Teló shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kelly's guard.#ES#
Kelly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Teló is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Teló controls the action.
Teló tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teló jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kelly walks away with a smile on his face. Teló gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Teló both land. Nice combination.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teló shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Teló sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teló moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Teló misses with the body kick
and Kelly counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Teló badly! He tries to strike back but Kelly puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Teló out cold! Oh man, Teló will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Gerry Kelly 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:
MMMA Fright Night vol 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
The Smiling Assassin punishes Teló's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
The Smiling Assassin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teló sprawls well initially but The Smiling Assassin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Smiling Assassin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teló wants to get back to his feet.
The Smiling Assassin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Teló tries to kick The Smiling Assassin off but The Smiling Assassin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to control the action in half guard but Teló is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teló tries to get to full guard but The Smiling Assassin has control of the leg.
The Smiling Assassin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as The Smiling Assassin sits in half guard.
Teló avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Smiling Assassin is keen to just control but Teló is a slippery customer.
The Smiling Assassin slips a nice elbow through Teló's hands, connecting with Teló's forehead.
Teló is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to control. Teló wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Smiling Assassin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teló misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Teló tries to clinch but The Smiling Assassin is having none of it.
Teló is looking to clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a counter combo.
Teló lands with a kick to the temple. The Smiling Assassin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Teló slips under a jab.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
The Smiling Assassin clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
The Smiling Assassin has picked Teló up - he's going for a ride! The Smiling Assassin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Teló tries to kick The Smiling Assassin off in order to stand up. The Smiling Assassin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Smiling Assassin connects with a decent elbow.
The Smiling Assassin in side control, throwing shots but Teló defends.
Teló is trying to get back to his feet.
Teló tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Smiling Assassin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
The Smiling Assassin misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Teló tries to bench press The Smiling Assassin off him but The Smiling Assassin keeps the position.
The Smiling Assassin is chipping away with strikes.
The Smiling Assassin working away.
The Smiling Assassin taking a breather here.
The Smiling Assassin lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Teló's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Teló is trying to get back to his feet.
The Smiling Assassin working away.
Teló is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The Smiling Assassin working the head and body with strikes.
Teló avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Smiling Assassin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló is looking for a sweep. The Smiling Assassin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Smiling Assassin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Teló regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Smiling Assassin.
Teló trying to control the position.
The Smiling Assassin scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Teló has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The Smiling Assassin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Teló has tightened it up now! The Smiling Assassin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michel Teló!
The defeated Steve The Smiling Assassin had this to say: 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.
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Event:
MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Teló tries to bum rush Hayha with a series of wild strikes but Hayha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayha misses with a straight right.
Teló lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Teló bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hayha regains half guard, as Teló was trying to land strikes.
Hayha is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló tries to stand and escape but Hayha actually recovers to full guard.
Hayha is trying to hold Teló in close to prevent damage but Teló has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Teló missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hayha tries to get to full guard but Teló has control of the leg.
Teló is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teló is nestled in close to Hayha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teló passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hayha!
Teló throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Hayha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hayha has given up his back here.
Hayha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Teló.
Hayha is really stuck here.
Teló doesn't have the hooks in and Hayha manages to turn into his guard.
Teló striking off his back but it's not causing Hayha any problems. #SUB#
Teló is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayha is aware though and is defending well.
Hayha trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayha passes Teló's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Teló is holding on to half guard well.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
Teló trying to hold on to Hayha's head to control him but Hayha postures up.
Hayha prevents Teló from improving his position.
Hayha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayha wants to take a breather but Teló is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teló trying to hold on to Hayha's head to control him but Hayha postures up.
Teló has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hayha sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teló. Teló obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teló scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Teló has closed the distance and engaged Hayha in a clinch.
Hayha lands a nice uppercut.
Hayha misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hayha throws a push kick but Teló slaps the foot to one side.
Hayha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Teló has closed the distance and engaged Hayha in a clinch.
Hayha misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Teló pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teló keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Teló closes the distance and pushes Hayha back into the cage.
Teló has had enough of the clinch but Hayha keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hayha pushes Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teló content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teló misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Teló blocks an uppercut.
Teló blocks an uppercut.
Hayha throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Hayha throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló. #BC#
Teló breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teló uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayha.
Teló seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Teló moves into range and clinches up with Hayha.
Teló throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayha throws a head punch that misses.
Teló has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hayha after a bit of a struggle.
Hayha misses with a punch to the body.
Hayha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Teló drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Teló misses with a punch to the body.
Teló takes a shot to the head.
Hayha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teló is trying to break the clinch but Hayha is controlling him.
Hayha tries to stall but Teló uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hayha scores with a hook to the body.
Hayha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Hayha has Teló pressed against the cage, preventing Teló from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayha throws a head punch that misses.
Hayha managing to block the knees to the body from Teló.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teló has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hayha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teló throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Teló has hold of one of Hayha's legs. Hayha is fighting the takedown attempt but Teló gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hayha has control of Teló's left arm, preventing Teló from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hayha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teló gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Teló looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hayha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayha is trying to keep Teló in close.
Hayha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Teló showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayha throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Hayha doesn't manage to clinch there - Teló circles away.
#CL#
Teló darts in and clinches Hayha up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hayha. #BC#
Teló breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Teló rushes Hayha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teló tries to land a knee to the head but Hayha blocks with his arms.
Teló creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simo Hayha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michel Teló's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Teló rushes Hayha and presses him up against the cage.
Hayha blocks a body shot from Teló.
A short left from Teló.
Hayha scores with a shot to the side of Teló's head.
Teló working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teló blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayha throws a head kick but Teló moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayha misses the target. #CL#
Teló clinches up with Hayha and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Teló breaks the clinch.
Teló displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayha throws out the jab.
Teló displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teló lands a leg kick that knocks Hayha off balance momentarily.#CL#
Teló moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Teló blocks an uppercut.
Hayha misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Teló breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hayha instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teló.
Hayha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Teló seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hayha can turn it around.
Teló blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayha avoiding damage as Teló throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayha.
Hayha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hayha trying to stall but Teló improves his position.
Hayha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teló looking to throw knees to the head but Hayha is blocking nicely.
Hayha tries a body shot but Teló blocks it.
Hayha misses with some punches.
Teló jumps guard but Hayha stands there with Teló around his waist. Teló gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Hayha working aggressively here.
#BC#
Teló breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayha tries to close the distance and clinch but Teló swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayha tries to clinch up
and Teló counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayha tries a head kick but it misses.
Teló misses with a double jab.
Hayha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Teló finds it's way through Hayha's defenses.
Hayha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teló scores with a shot to the body.
Teló misses with a body shot.
Michel Teló is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Teló closes the distance and clinches.
Hayha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Teló pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teló fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayha tries to close the distance and clinch but Teló swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayha wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Hayha has closed the distance and engaged Teló in a clinch.
Hayha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Teló's defenses. #BC#
Teló breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Teló has managed to clinch.
Teló lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayha backwards.
Hayha has a couple of punches blocked by Teló.
#BC#
Teló manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hayha rushes Teló and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Teló breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teló slips a jab and a cross from Hayha.
Teló is looking to counter the offense by Hayha and move into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Teló. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Teló rushes Hayha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hayha blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Hayha.
Hayha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teló misses with a punch to the body.
Hayha misses with the head strike.
Teló is trying to pull guard but Hayha has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Teló. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teló blocks the elbow strike.
Hayha working aggressively here.
Simo Hayha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hayha blocking some punches.
Hayha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teló 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 262 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1573 p4p, 225 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Michel Teló looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fokin clinches up with Teló and pushes him back against the cage.
Teló is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fokin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Teló to the mat. Teló regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Teló
Teló keeping full guard, as Fokin tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (5) vs (0) Teló
Fokin wants to control but Teló is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Teló struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is being controlled here.
Fokin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teló for as long as he can get away with.
Fokin has knee on belly momentarily but Teló bucks him off and regains half guard.
Teló felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fokin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping hold of Fokin's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to free his trapped foot but Teló is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Fokin is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Fokin is taking a breather. Teló 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.
Teló is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teló 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.
Fokin is just content to waste time from the top position. Teló takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fokin wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló keeping full guard, as Fokin tries to pass.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin stays in close to Teló's body and controls the position.
Fokin postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fokin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Teló's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fokin seems to be looking for submissions.
Fokin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fokin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
Fokin stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Georgy Fokin 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 1560 p4p, 223 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9604 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Michel Teló looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teló pinned against the cage. Teló gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Teló stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teló wants it to stay on the feet.
Teló keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco Roman.
Roman shoots in for a double leg but Teló sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman shoots in for a double leg but Teló sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roman feints and as Teló raises his hands in defense, Roman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (0) vs (2) Roman
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Roman drops back looking for a leg! Teló is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teló manages to kick Roman off! Roman jumps back into Teló's guard.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Teló keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Teló keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Roman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roman trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman advances to half guard.
Roman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
Teló won't allow Roman to pass to mount.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teló sees it coming and defends easily.
Roman works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (5) Roman
Teló is breathing heavily.
Roman has hold of Teló's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teló manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Roman has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teló (0) vs (8) Roman
Roman looking for the choke from the back.
Teló is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Teló has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Teló reverses the position brilliantly into Roman's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Roman
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teló defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teló won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teló gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roman trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roman working a defensive guard but Teló passes into half guard.
Roman is looking to get back to full guard here but Teló has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (5) vs (8) Roman
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Roman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Teló is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (7) vs (8) Roman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to improve his position but Teló isn't that keen on the idea.
Roman gets back to half guard.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Well,Teló is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Teló passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (10) vs (8) Roman
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Teló is controlling well.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman is looking for a triangle but Teló pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 26
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Clawnes swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clawnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teló scrambles back to his feet.
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
Clawnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teló has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Clawnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clawnes swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Clawnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Teló decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clawnes's guard.#SU#
Teló decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Teló moves out of range of the strikes.
Teló attempts a counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
A big left from Clawnes misses.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes throws a hook to the side of Teló's head but Teló sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Clawnes throws a looping overhand right but Teló ducks down to avoid it.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clawnes misses the shot to the body.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clawnes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Teló counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Teló stands and steps away. Clawnes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clawnes misses with a right hand #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Teló manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Teló stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clawnes to get to his feet.
Clawnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Teló sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut. Teló saw that one coming.
Teló takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clawnes throws out a loose jab but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teló avoids the body shot from Clawnes.
Teló slips under a jab from Clawnes.#T3#
Clawnes throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clawnes won't be happy with that. #SU#
Teló decides to stand back up. Teló steps back and let's Clawnes get back to his feet.
Clawnes gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Teló manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Clawnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SU#
Teló gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Teló counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teló. #SU#
Teló stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clawnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Clawnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló attempts a counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Clawnes.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clawnes wants to clinch#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clawnes won't be happy with that.
Clawnes is trying to work for a sweep but Teló has mounted him!
Clawnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Teló gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló slips under a jab.
Teló half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clawnes throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Teló counters with a single leg into guard. Clawnes didn't expect that. #T1##SU#
Teló stands up from Clawnes's guard - Teló perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clawnes throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Clawnes.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Teló slips under a jab from Clawnes.
Clawnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teló in his tracks.
Clawnes scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Teló. No joy for Clawnes on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clawnes. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clawnes. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Teló drops his hands momentarily and Clawnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clawnes throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Teló counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Clawnes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Teló's takedown attempt.
Clawnes tries to pull guard but Teló won't allow it.
#BC2#
Clawnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clawnes throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Clawnes throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clawnes has his hands on Teló's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Teló stands up from Clawnes's guard - Teló perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clawnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Teló as Clawnes shoots in.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with a left hand #TD#
and Teló decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clawnes's guard.
Teló is standing up over Clawnes. Clawnes looks to escape but Teló dives into side control.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Teló decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Teló. No joy for Clawnes on that attempt.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clawnes misses with a looping right.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Clawnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clawnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Clawnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clawnes misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Teló counters with a single leg into guard. Clawnes didn't expect that.
Clawnes is wriggling around but Teló manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Teló stands up and beckons Clawnes to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clawnes throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Teló counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SU#
Teló decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clawnes, up you get!
Michel Teló is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Clawnes closes the distance and clinches.
Clawnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clawnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Teló is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Teló drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clawnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teló. #T2#
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Teló's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Teló. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teló has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clawnes after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Clawnes breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Clawnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clawnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clawnes misses with a two punch combination.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clawnes throws a big shot that misses.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Clawnes throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Teló counters with a shoot takedown. Clawnes fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Teló gets to his feet - Clawnes follows without any prompting.
Clawnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Teló decides to return to a standing position.
Clawnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Clawnes #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Teló gets to his feet - Clawnes follows without any prompting.
Clawnes misses with a straight right.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Teló defending well as Clawnes loads up on a big left hand.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Clawnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clawnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Clawnes throws the left hand but Teló avoids the punch easily.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Teló counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clawnes! #SU#
Teló decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clawnes cracks Teló with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clawnes loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Michel Teló.
I think Teló 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 240 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1425 p4p, 204 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zuma has Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (0) Teló
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Teló is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
Zuma trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Zuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Teló controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Teló is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
A victorious Monte Zuma 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:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 10550 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1422 p4p, 204 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (0) Teló
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teló knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roman is taking a breather. Teló 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Teló defends it.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Teló is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman trying to control from Teló's half guard. Teló has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Teló trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman controlling the pace.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is just content to waste time from the top position. Teló takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman is really struggling to control Teló but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Teló wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Teló pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
Teló is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman stands and throws Teló's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (0) Teló
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teló is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teló has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Teló. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (5) vs (4) Teló
We've been hearing good reports from Roman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teló wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman can't do much from the bottom here.
Roman gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teló being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teló has picked Roman up and slammed him! Roman can't keep hold of the triangle and Teló manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (7) Teló
Roman is trying to control Teló's posture but Teló avoids it.
Roman tries to bench press Teló off him but Teló keeps the position.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teló pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (10) Teló
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
Teló is trying to control here but Roman has managed to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman with the active half guard here but Teló passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (13) Teló
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Roman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Teló presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (15) Teló
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to improve his position but instead Teló has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roman (5) vs (18) Teló
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló won't let him.
Roman tries to escape but Teló has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Teló gets his hands free as Roman looks to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is riding his opponent, not letting Roman buck him off.
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló breaks the grip.
Roman is in bad spot here.
Teló controls the action.
Roman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló prevents Roman from improving his position.
Teló trying to control the pace.
Roman wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Roman wants to get back to full guard but Teló has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (21) Teló
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló working away.
Teló wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Teló keeps moving and retains side control.
Teló gets to mount! Roman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (23) Teló
Teló mounts Roman! Really nice guard pass there!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló fails to advance to Roman's back.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Teló maintains control.
Teló with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Roman wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
BMP 57 (Bronson vs Telo)
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Teló misses with a straight right.
Teló lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teló circles away quickly and effectively.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teló looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teló takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Teló throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Teló fails with the takedown
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Bronson misses
and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bronson takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teló momentarily.
A solid body kick from Teló. #TD2#
Teló closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teló lands in his opponent's guard.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teló accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Teló trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson wants to stand but Teló is controlling the position.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Teló is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teló misses with a low kick.
Teló listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Teló.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson backing away here, and Teló unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Teló throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teló lands a jab to the nose.
Teló moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Teló takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Teló blocks a jab.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Bronson lands a head shot.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teló at a distance.
#T4#
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!
Bronson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bronson.#CUT#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Teló is rocked!
Teló throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Teló is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Teló misses with a leg kick.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teló seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Bronson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Teló. Teló tries to recover but Bronson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Teló lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Charles Bronson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Begovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Begovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Begovic throws a push kick but Teló slaps the foot to one side.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Teló connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Begovic momentarily.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Begovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teló.
We've been hearing reports that Teló has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Begovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló thinks about countering with a body kick.
Begovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been informed that Begovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Begovic takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Begovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Begovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Begovic throws a head kick but Teló moves out of range.
Begovic misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Begovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Begovic lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Teló finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teló.
Begovic connects with a high kick.
Teló misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Begovic misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Begovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Begovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teló.
Begovic throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Teló counters with a single leg into guard. Begovic didn't expect that.
Teló wants to control from the top but Begovic keeps moving.
Teló trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Begovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Teló has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Begovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Teló is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Teló is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Begovic is aware though and is defending well.
Teló looking to control.
Teló is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Begovic postures up.
Begovic wants to get up but he can't break Teló's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Teló trying to keep a closed guard but Begovic is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Teló bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Begovic's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Teló drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Begovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teló has Begovic in his guard.#REVB#
Teló looking to hit a scissor sweep but Begovic is one step ahead there.
Teló pulls Begovic in to control the position.
Begovic preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Teló is looking for a triangle here but Begovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Teló is looking to reverse the position.
Teló holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Teló gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló is trying to control but can't.
Teló moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Teló had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Begovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Begovic dominated that round.
That's time! Teló's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Begovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Begovic scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Begovic throws a sloppy head kick and Teló moves out of range easily.
Begovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Begovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Begovic throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Teló is looking to slow Begovic down with leg kicks.
Begovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teló half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teló dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Begovic. That did some damage!
Teló tries to score with a low kick but Begovic moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Begovic.
Begovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Begovic.
Teló takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roland Begovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Teló. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teló.
Begovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teló rather than just go for the knockout.
Begovic looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely.
Begovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Begovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Begovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Begovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Begovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Begovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Begovic throws a head kick but Teló moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teló. That's going to slow Begovic down.
Begovic ducks under a wild hook from Teló.
Begovic lands with a hook. Teló tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Begovic.
Begovic fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Teló.
Begovic throws a head kick that misses.
Begovic throws a head kick that misses.
Begovic throws a head kick but Teló moves out of range.
Teló lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Teló! Begovic is out on his feet! Teló rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Begovic is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Begovic is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Teló!
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Event:
CEC 494
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Teló keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teló looks to throw a body kick
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teló.
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Teló works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teló misses with a low kick.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Teló misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws the left hand but Teló avoids the punch easily.#T1##TD2#
Teló closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent Teló getting side control.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Teló is controlling well.
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hughes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Teló is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Teló throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Teló thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Teló is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Teló eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes wants to control but Teló is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Hughes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Teló.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Teló in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Hughes has Teló pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teló misses with a looping left.
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes checks a low kick from Teló.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Teló on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teló lands a high kick!
Hughes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Teló bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Hughes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Teló's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teló scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Teló closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teló misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes tries a body shot but Teló blocks it.
Teló throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
Teló is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Teló manages to break the clinch.
Hughes tries to land a leg kick but Teló saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Teló avoids it well.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Hughes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Teló looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Teló tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Winston Hughes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Hughes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Winston Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teló is out of range and Hughes settles back down.
Hughes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hughes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teló takes a step back to recover.
Teló shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teló is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teló! But no joy.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Teló avoids it well.
Teló shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teló's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Teló.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teló doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
Teló throws a sloppy body shot
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Teló throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Teló digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teló can do to turn this around?
Teló thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teló misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes throws a hook but Teló blocks it.
Teló pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Teló settles back down.
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Nice defenses there by Teló.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Teló seems unphased.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teló lands with a right hand.
Teló swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick. #T2#
Hughes throws a leg kick which misses Teló's front leg but catches the back leg as Teló tries to avoid it.
Hughes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Teló.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teló's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
Teló with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teló.
Teló takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Teló counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teló sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teló fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Hughes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teló looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes checks a low kick from Teló.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hughes.
Teló dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Teló blocks a head kick by Hughes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teló is defended easily by Hughes.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Teló avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes jabs Teló to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teló looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Teló tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Teló.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teló's head backwards.
Teló fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes throws a shot to the body.
Teló showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Hughes dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hughes throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Teló misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hughes lands a body shot.
Hughes lands a jab to Teló's midsection.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teló's calf.
Teló clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Teló.
Hughes tries to score with a low kick but Teló moves his leg out of the way.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Teló fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hughes. That's going to slow Teló down.
A big right from Teló misses.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes cracks the inside of Teló's front leg.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Hughes misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Teló throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Teló's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Teló just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hughes throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Hughes.
Teló wants to slow Hughes down by chopping away at his legs.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Teló defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hughes.
Teló slips a jab from Hughes.
Teló swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teló has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hughes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes looks to land a combination. Teló sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Teló jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes moves out of range of the leg kick from Teló.
A big left from Teló misses.
Hughes tried to counter with a leg kick but Teló avoided it.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teló connects with a high kick.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Teló misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hughes lands with a straight right. Teló didn't see that one coming.
Hughes misses the jab.
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teló throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teló checks it well.
Teló motions for Hughes to come forward. Teló throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teló tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teló.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a nice kick to the body.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Teló fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch.
Teló throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teló.
Winston Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teló's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Michel Teló has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes misses the body punch
and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Teló throws a leg kick
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Teló has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teló wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Teló.
Teló takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Teló throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Teló thinks about the counter body kick.
Winston Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teló thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hughes if he has to take too many more of those.
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 Winston Hughes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hughes, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Hughes!
Winston Hughes made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ho ho! Silly commoner.'.
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Event:
CEC 488
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Sole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teló counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teló is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teló. That's going to slow Sole down.
Teló throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Teló.
Teló with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teló thinking.
Teló lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sole's sensitive parts.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teló throws a series of punches but Sole avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló looks to throw the jab but Sole is out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Teló slips a jab and a cross from Sole.
A lazy left from Teló finds it's target.
Sole throws a leg kick but Teló checks it.
Teló fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Teló misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Teló has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Teló tried to score with a low kick but Sole checks it.
A little jabbing left from Sole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacks Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Sole.
Teló scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teló is looking to slow Sole down with leg kicks.
Sole lands a nice looking body kick.
Teló moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Teló blocks the body kick.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Teló walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teló gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sole counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Teló is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sole moves out of range as Teló throws a body kick.
Sole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teló with a body shot.
Teló throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Sole to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Teló shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sole's guard.
Sole controls Teló momentarily but Teló frees himself.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Sole is keeping the position.#T3#
Sole wants to stand and escape but Teló is having none of it.
Sole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sole keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Teló missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Teló postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sole is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Teló, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Teló had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sole defends it easily.
Teló has control of Sole's left arm, preventing Sole from doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Sole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teló seems keen to control Sole's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Teló working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sole has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Teló actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sole tries to bum rush Teló with a series of wild strikes but Teló uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teló misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Teló walks into a jab.
Teló throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teló.
Teló tried to score with a low kick but Sole checks it.
Teló throws a head kick that misses
and Sole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teló takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Sole finds it's way through Teló's defenses.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló attempts a counter takedown but Sole avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Teló misses with a leg kick
and Sole counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
A slow jab from Teló misses its intended target.
Sole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teló finds it's way round the side to connect with Sole's head.
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sole takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whack! Sole lands a heavy head kick that drops Teló. The ref tackles Sole to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Teló was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jacks Sole!
A victorious Jacks Sole 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:
CEC 484
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Teló blocks the body kick.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Wisk is quick to defend against it.
Wisk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teló to score with a decent uppercut.
Teló misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wisk.
Teló misses with a body kick.
Wisk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Teló.
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Teló catches Wisk right on the button with a cross.
MC Wisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisk looks to throw a body kick
and Teló counters with a good low kick that Wisk was not able to check.
Wisk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wisk with a jab.
Wisk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
Wisk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wisk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisk is looking to slow Teló down with leg kicks.
Wisk wants to land a leg kick but Teló is out of range.
As Wisk backs away, Teló returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wisk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teló swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teló was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Wisk throws a shot from downtown. Teló moves away and avoids it.
Teló plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teló on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teló moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
MC Wisk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wisk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wisk misses with a looping left.
Teló goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Wisk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teló cracks Wisk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teló looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wisk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wisk misses with a body kick.
Wisk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wisk throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló is trying to control the action in half guard but Wisk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Wisk is defending against the submission attempts here by Teló.
#T2##SUB#
Teló is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wisk defends it well.
Teló wants to control but Wisk is keeping him busy.
Teló is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wisk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Wisk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Teló doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teló thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wisk tries to clinch
and Teló counters with a series of strikes. Wisk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wisk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wisk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teló chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Teló throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wisk throws out a loose jab but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wisk lands a nice shot to the body.
Teló lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wisk takes a step back to recover.
Teló fails to land the takedown.
Teló scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wisk doesn't seem bothered though.
Wisk lands with a good body shot.
Wisk moves out of range of the body kick from Teló.
Wisk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teló is able to avoid easily.
Teló half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teló lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wisk. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Teló lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Wisk is predictable there #TD#
and Teló counters with a shoot takedown. Wisk fights it but they end up in guard.
Teló wants to control from the top but Wisk keeps moving.
Wisk trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Wisk wants to stand and escape but Teló is having none of it.
Wisk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Teló is now in half guard. #SUB#
Teló is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wisk is just riding it out for now. Teló eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Teló is looking to take a break and control but Wisk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Teló 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.
#R2#
Wisk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Teló on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wisk. Wisk obviously looking to wear him down.
Wisk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teló goes for a double leg but Wisk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wisk continues to drive forward.
Teló moves out of range as Wisk throws a body kick.
Wisk misses with a straight right.
Wisk takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Wisk.
Teló misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teló keeps the fight on the outside.
Wisk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like MC Wisk has been cut.
Wisk throws a leg kick but Teló moved away.
Wisk tries to clinch but Teló moves away
letting Teló counter with a right hand. #T1#
Wisk thows a leg kick but Teló checks it
and Teló counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Teló.
Wisk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teló can pounce on him.
Wisk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wisk is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teló.
Wisk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teló manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick.
Teló throws a leg kick but Wisk moved away.
Teló steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wisk. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Wisk.
Wisk takes one on the button.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló sets himself, and Wisk steps forward looking for the clinch! Teló avoids it this time.#T2#
Wisk misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Teló throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wisk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Teló is in Wisk's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wisk pulls Teló in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló wants to control from the top but Wisk keeps moving.
Teló being controlled here momentarily.
Teló passes into half guard.
Wisk is concentrating on defense, preventing Teló from advancing position.
Teló throwing shots but Wisk is blocking nicely. #T3##ES2#
Wisk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wisk tries to clinch up.
Wisk throws a low kick but Teló moves out of range easily.
Teló swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Teló moves away from the strike by Wisk.
Wisk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Wisk backs away, Teló returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Teló uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wisk has time to react.
Wisk moves out of range of the body kick.
Wisk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wisk lands a head shot.
Wisk thuds his shin into the meat of Teló's side.
Teló just misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk thinks about the counter body kick.
Wisk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wisk wants to clinch.#T4#
Wisk throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Wisk rushes Teló and presses him up against the cage.
Teló scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Wisk.
A right hook to the body lands for Wisk.
Teló tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wisk smiles and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wisk.
Wisk misses with a low kick.
Teló takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wisk connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MC Wisk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MC Wisk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wisk wants to clinch up but Teló keeps it at a distance.
Teló lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wisk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wisk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wisk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teló throws a sloppy body shot
and Wisk counters with a low kick, right behind Teló 's knee.
Wisk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teló.
Teló throws a low kick, looking for Wisk's leg but Wisk calmly moves out of range.
Wisk scores with a hook to the body. Teló takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló tries to land a front kick but Wisk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wisk dips to his left and cracks Teló with an uppercut!
Teló throws a head kick that misses
and Wisk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teló misses with a double jab
and Wisk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wisk lands with a good body shot.
Teló shoots for a takedown but Wisk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Teló.
Teló chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wisk can pounce on him.
#KD2#
Wisk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Teló sprawling to the canvas! Teló rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wisk finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wisk.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Wisk.#ROC2#
Teló is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wisk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Teló - the referee stops the clock and Wisk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Teló. Wisk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Teló is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wisk digs a good hook to Teló's body.
Teló takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teló seems to have got his legs back now.
Wisk lunges at Teló with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teló's hand. #T2#
Wisk drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Teló right on the button. Teló goes down! Wisk follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Wisk gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MC Wisk!
MC Wisk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 481
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
Flores connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló throws a leg kick that misses.
Flores swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló feints a counter leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Teló has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Teló misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teló sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teló loads up on a big right hand but Flores slips the punch.
Teló keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
Flores looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Flores misses the target.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló slips a straight right by Flores.
A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Teló throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flores's head.
Flores throws out a loose jab but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teló tries a quick counter leg kick but Flores is wise to it.
Teló missing with a left hand there. Flores was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Flores checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flores slips a jab from Teló.
Teló throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flores.
Teló blocks a jab.
Teló scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flores has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
Flores throws a series of strikes that have Teló backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Flores throws a lazy right hand but Teló sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Teló let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Teló slips a jab from Flores.
Flores has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flores misses the jab.
Flores throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Teló counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teló.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló stands and throws Flores's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Teló thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Teló working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Teló working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flores is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teló staying calm.
Teló misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Teló looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teló in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Teló working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Teló's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Teló tries to move into range but Flores moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teló connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flores. Flores circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teló defending well as Flores loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Flores.
Flores moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores lands with a shot to the body.
Flores has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flores there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flores lands a nice hook to Teló's body. Teló takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teló stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flores darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores swings widly with a right hand
and Teló counters with a nice uppercut.
Teló lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Flores lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teló doesn't seem phased though.
Teló looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.#T1#
Flores looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely.
Flores is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teló scoring well with a low kick there.
Flores moves out of range as Teló throws a body kick.
Flores looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Flores scores with a punch to the head.
Teló pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teló lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flores.
Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Teló.
Teló lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flores takes a step back to recover.
Teló throws a poor cross that misses
and Flores counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teló thumps Flores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Teló uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Teló tries to land a body kick
and Flores cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
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!
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Flores misses with a straight left.
Teló clobbers Flores with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teló misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teló rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Flores to counter with a crisp jab.
Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teló sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teló uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores swings widly with a right hand
and Teló counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló throws out a loose jab but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores staying out of range there.
Teló connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flores momentarily.
Flores avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Teló tried to score with a low kick but Flores checks it.
Flores throws a hook but Teló avoids it easily.
Teló takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Flores coming out on top.
Flores looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
A big right from Flores misses.
Teló slips under a jab from Flores.
Flores throws a right hand that misses
and Teló counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teló lands a slapping body shot.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Teló slips a straight right by Flores.
Teló looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Flores avoids a kick to the body.
Rafael Flores is winning the standup battle so far.
Teló looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flores fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flores lands an overhand right.
Flores ducks under a wild hook from Teló.
Teló missing with a left hand there. Flores was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Teló lands.#TD2#
Teló feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Teló throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michel Teló's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Flores jabs Teló to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teló throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flores takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teló just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores avoids the body shot from Teló.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teló can pounce on him.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flores throws out the jab.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Teló.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flores.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teló.
Flores drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flores checks a leg kick.
Teló throws a leg kick but Flores sees it coming and moves out of range.
Teló slips under a jab.
A jab from Teló does it's job there.
Teló avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely.
Rafael Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flores loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch.
Teló feints the counter takedown.
Flores checks a leg kick nicely.
Flores is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flores throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Teló throws a leg kick which misses Flores's front leg but catches the back leg as Flores tries to avoid it. #T2#
Teló catches Flores with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teló tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Teló.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Teló throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Flores.
Flores fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teló looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Teló or perhaps it was just good defense by Flores, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheers as Flores lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teló doesn't seem phased though.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teló throws out the jab.
Flores looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
Teló takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Teló misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
The fighters circling - Flores throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flores misses with a hook
and Teló counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Flores is rocked!
Teló dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flores. That did some damage!
Oh Flores is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flores thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flores seems to have got his legs back now.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Teló shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Flores.
Flores misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Teló pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teló swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Flores scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Flores misses with an uppercut. Teló saw that one coming.
Teló throws a fast counter high kick but Flores manages to duck under it in time.
Teló turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teló uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rafael Flores did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michel Teló's cut.
That's time! Flores's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Flores misses with a lunging right hand
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teló misses with an uppercut.
Teló looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teló tries to land a front kick but Flores steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flores on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teló uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores connects with a crisp jab.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flores paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flores 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.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Teló takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flores misses with a hook.
Teló loads up on a big right hand but Flores slips the punch.#T1#
Teló lands the left hand.
Flores chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teló can pounce on him.
Flores sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flores looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Flores looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Teló connects with a right hand. Flores shakes it off.
Teló scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Flores misses.
Teló misses with a left hand
and Flores counters with a stiff right hand.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Teló blocks a jab.
Teló scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Teló shoots in but no luck this time.
Teló throws the kick towards the body but Flores avoids it.
Flores misses with 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!
Flores jabs Teló to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Teló misses
enabling Flores to counter with a crisp jab.
Teló slips under a jab.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Teló is looking to slow Flores down with leg kicks.
Teló goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teló dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flores. That did some damage!
Flores thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teló feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Floress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Teló takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Teló lands a nice hook to Flores's body. Flores takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teló scores with a nice strike.
Flores throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flores will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid body kick from Teló.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Teló drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teló trying to move into half guard but instead Flores has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Flores got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flores has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Flores has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Teló is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Flores looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Teló working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flores doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flores manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teló is controlling Flores's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michel Teló's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Flores shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flores swinging wildly here.
Teló misses with a right hand
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Flores is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flores stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Teló with a hook.
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flores throws a lazy right hand but Teló sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teló feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Nice defenses there by Teló.
Flores misses with a looping right.#T1#
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
Teló slips under a jab from Flores.
Teló with the counter takedown but Flores avoids it easily.
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Flores.
Teló listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Teló.
Teló throws a leg kick but Flores moved away.
Teló scores with a hook to the body. Flores takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flores scores with a nice head shot.
Flores on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teló misses the shot to the body.
Michel Teló is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Flores takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores throws a hook but Teló blocks it.
Teló is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teló shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Teló with the counter takedown but Flores avoids it easily.
Teló throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.
Flores is looking to counter punch.
Teló throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
Flores misses with a straight right.
Teló appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teló misses with a straight left.
Teló lands with a hook. Flores tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Teló ducks down to avoid it.
Teló jabs at Flores's body.
Teló lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Flores takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Teló connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flores's hands.
Flores lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teló.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teló throws out the jab.
Flores was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Flores 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teló throws a push kick but Flores slaps the foot to one side.
Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Flores scores with a decent looking hook.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Flores sees coming a mile off.
Flores lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teló slips under a jab.
Teló slips under a jab.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teló uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flores.
Teló misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teló looks to score with a jab to the body but Flores is just out of range.
Flores misses with a shot to the body
and Teló counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rafael Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teló throws a leg kick which misses Flores's front leg but catches the back leg as Flores tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michel Teló.
Well Teló has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Rafael Flores retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Teló throws a leg kick but Karimov checks it.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teló moves away from the strike by Karimov.
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Teló's front leg but catches the back leg as Teló tries to avoid it.
Teló misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Teló has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Teló misses with an uppercut
and Karimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karimov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teló.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karimov.
Karimov looks for the body kick but Teló saw that one coming.
Teló lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Karimov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teló looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Karimov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teló scores with a hook.
Karimov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teló throws out a powerful jab.
Karimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Teló misses with a body shot.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teló backing away here, and Karimov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teló throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló scores with a nice body kick.
Karimov misses with a hook.
Teló throws a right hand that Karimov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karimov also avoids with ease.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Teló takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karimov misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Teló keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teló scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teló swings widly with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Teló swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Teló misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Teló does no damage.
And Karimov responds with a good body kick, but Teló manages to step out the way in time.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Teló sees coming a mile off.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Karimov is quick to defend against it.
Karimov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Teló shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karimov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Teló in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Karimov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Teló!
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Syn 475 -
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Teló misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kermit.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teló wants to slow Kermit down by chopping away at his legs.
Kermit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teló has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kermit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Teló scores with the left hand. Kermit knows he should have avoided that one.
Kermit throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Kermit backing away here, and Teló unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teló tests Kermit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Teló. #CUT2#
It looks like Constantine Kermit has been cut.
Kermit misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Teló counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teló wants to control but Kermit is keeping him busy.
Kermit's coaches at The Studio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Kermit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Teló. #SUB2#
Teló is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kermit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kermit is not content to let Teló control the position.
Teló with the ground and pound but Kermit regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Teló is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kermit sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Teló is working for a submission of some sort.
Kermit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Teló drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kermit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teló has Kermit in his guard.#REVR#
Kermit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kermit'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.
Further stalling from Kermit.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kermit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kermit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Teló wants to sweep here but Kermit controlling him for the moment.
Teló is trying to keep Kermit in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kermit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Teló wants to sweep here but Kermit controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantine Kermit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Teló thuds a left hand into Kermit's body.
Teló blocks the body kick.
Teló feints a counter leg kick.
Teló's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kermit under the eye.
Teló lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kermit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teló takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teló delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Kermit slams his shin into Teló's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Teló, as that shot connected.
Kermit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Teló shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kermit is trying to defend but Teló finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kermit wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Teló is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Teló is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kermit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kermit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kermit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kermit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teló controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teló preventing the sweep.
Teló being controlled here momentarily.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Kermit is keeping the position.
Teló trying to control but Kermit is working from the bottom.
Teló slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Kermit.#T3##SUB2#
Teló has gone for a leg lock! Kermit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teló's guard.#REVR#
Kermit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teló pulls Kermit in close to his closed guard and prevents Kermit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kermit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Teló trying to control the position here.
Kermit controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kermit misses with a double jab.
Kermit throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Teló decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kermit's guard.
Teló works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Teló is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kermit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teló seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kermit trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Constantine Kermit's cut.
That's time! Kermit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Teló.
Teló is looking to slow Kermit down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Teló. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teló.
Teló walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Kermit scores with a nice body kick.
Kermit misses the shot to the body.
Kermit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kermit lands the left hand.
Teló throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kermit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kermit avoids the head kick by Teló.
Kermit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kermit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kermit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kermit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teló. Teló circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kermit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teló to score with a decent uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Teló crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kermit - the referee stops the clock and Teló gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kermit. Teló manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kermit misses the shot to the body.
Teló on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kermit punishes Teló's body with a nice straight punch.
Kermit blocks a head kick by Teló.
Kermit lands a nice shot to the body.
Teló takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kermit throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Teló tries a low kick but Kermit avoids it.
Nice body kick from Kermit.
A jab from Kermit finds it's way through Teló's defenses. #T2#
Kermit tries to land a front kick but Teló steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kermit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kermit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teló stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kermit is looking to wear down Teló with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kermit slips a jab from Teló.
Teló falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kermit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Teló looks for the body kick but Kermit saw that one coming.
Constantine Kermit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kermit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló throws a body punch but Kermit moves out of range.
Kermit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kermit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teló scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kermit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kermit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teló thows a body kick. Kermit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kermit looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely.
Kermit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michel Teló is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Teló misses with a hook to the body
and Kermit counters with a body kick.
Teló with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teló takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kermit misses with a body shot.
Kermit takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Teló swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kermit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Kermit misses with a kick to the body.
Teló avoids the body shot from Kermit.
Teló is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teló lands with a right hand.
Michel Teló seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kermit.
A head kick misses from Teló.
Kermit misses with a kick to the body.
And Teló tries to counter it with a takedown but Kermit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kermit takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Kermit misses with a shot to the body
and Teló counters with a straight right hand.
Teló scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teló takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Constantine Kermit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Constantine Kermit.
Well Teló has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
The defeated Constantine Kermit had this to say: 'Yes, he good.'.
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Event:
Syn 469 - Slinga vs Gymer
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Teló. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandahammer thinks about the counter body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pandahammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teló thumps Pandahammer with a low kick.
Teló on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Teló looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teló rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandahammer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Teló scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Teló misses.
Pandahammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pandahammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teló can pounce on him.
Teló tries to land a body kick
and Teló takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teló tries to work over Pandahammer's front leg with a kick but Pandahammer checks it. #T1#
A good leg kick by Teló.
Pandahammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Teló misses the target.
A slow jab from Teló misses its intended target.
Teló misses with a leg kick
and Pandahammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teló thinking.
Teló uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws the left hand but Teló avoids the punch easily.
Teló throws a lazy head kick
and Pandahammer counters with a good, hard body kick but Teló shrugs it off.
A big left from Pandahammer misses.
Teló swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teló lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló misses with a leg kick
and Pandahammer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Teló bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer delivers a nice body kick.
Pandahammer avoids a kick to the body.
Teló throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pandahammer.
Grigol Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teló tests Pandahammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
Teló swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandahammer scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Teló throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pandahammer on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Pandahammer. Beautiful body shot.
Teló fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Teló misses
and Pandahammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Teló takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandahammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Teló is just out of range.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teló.
Teló missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandahammer swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pandahammer if he has to take too many more of those.
Teló throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Teló tries a low kick but Pandahammer avoids it.
Teló stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Teló.
Pandahammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teló darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandahammer misses with a body kick.
Teló feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pandahammer's calf.
The crowd cheers as Pandahammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teló doesn't seem phased though.
Pandahammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Teló misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teló.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Teló's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Teló dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pandahammer. That did some damage!
Teló misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandahammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Teló throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teló misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teló swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teló scores with a hook to the body. Pandahammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandahammer avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló misses with a low kick.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pandahammer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teló slips a straight right by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Teló takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teló throws a low kick, looking for Pandahammer's leg but Pandahammer calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Pandahammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pandahammer stuns Teló with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandahammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pandahammer connects with the punch.
Teló thows a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it
and Pandahammer counters with a good low kick that Teló was not able to check.
Pandahammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teló's calf.
Teló cracks the inside of Pandahammer's front leg.
Teló throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pandahammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teló throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Teló is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot.
Oh Teló is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Pandahammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teló.
Teló seems to have got his legs back now.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pandahammer.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pandahammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teló throws a good cross that connects.
Teló throws a leg kick but Pandahammer moved away.
Teló scores with a nice right hand.
Teló thows a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teló blocks the body kick.
Pandahammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandahammer throws out a counter right but Teló avoids it with no problem.
Teló swings widly with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Teló tries to land a front kick but Pandahammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pandahammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teló swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandahammer scores with a counter punch that sends Teló to the canvas! Pandahammer smells blood - he's punishing Teló with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Teló has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigol Pandahammer!
After winning the bout, Grigol Pandahammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 465 - Gymer vs. Bustamante
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Teló lands a glancing blow to the side of Fortunado's head.
Fortunado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Teló clinches up against the cage.
Teló lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortunado backwards.
Teló has a couple of punches blocked by Fortunado.
Teló is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortunado gets an underhook and turns Teló into the cage.
Teló tries to stall but Fortunado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Teló lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teló lands with a right to the head.
Fortunado being controlled against the cage.
Teló misses with a body punch.
Teló struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortunado controls his hands.
Teló avoiding damage as Fortunado throws knees to the body.
Fortunado misses with a punch to the body.
Fortunado is trying to maintain a safe position but Teló gets an underhook and turns Fortunado into the cage.
Fortunado digs a right hand underneath Teló's ribcage. Teló let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teló is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fortunado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Teló lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teló misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortunado.
Our sources have told us that Fortunado has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fortunado blocking some punches.
Teló throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortunado.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Teló has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Teló can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teló lands with a short shot to the head.
Teló tries to throw a body punch but Fortunado avoids it by throwing Teló back against the cage.
Fortunado tries to throw a body punch but Teló avoids it by throwing Fortunado back against the cage.
Teló lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortunado backwards.
Fortunado tries a body shot but Teló blocks it.
Fortunado blocks a body shot from Teló.
A short right from Teló on the inside.
Teló stalling the fight.
Teló tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortunado is stalling here.
Fortunado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortunado lands a body shot. #T2#
Teló misses with some punches.
Fortunado tries to throw a body punch but Teló avoids it by throwing Fortunado back against the cage.
Teló lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teló trying to stall but Fortunado improves his position.
Fortunado lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortunado.
Teló has a couple of punches blocked by Fortunado.
Fortunado lands a knee to the body.
Fortunado throws a head punch that misses.
Teló is leaning against Fortunado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a punch to the body.
Fortunado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teló backwards.
Fortunado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teló misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Teló is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortunado gets an underhook and turns Teló into the cage.
Fortunado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fortunado tries to throw a body punch but Teló avoids it by throwing Fortunado back against the cage.
Teló makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teló misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortunado works on Teló's body with a couple of short punches.
Teló lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortunado tries to break free but Teló pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Teló breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teló. Teló circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortunado misses with a low kick.
Fortunado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teló tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fortunado is able to avoid easily.
Fortunado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Teló counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fortunado!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortunado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fortunado not doing much here.
#T4##SUB#
Fortunado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fortunado pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortunado looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fortunado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Teló trying to control but Fortunado postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fortunado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teló.
Teló lands a nice looking body kick.
Fortunado misses with a low kick.
Fortunado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortunado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teló.
Teló looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teló scores with a kick to the body.
Fortunado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teló raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Teló connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teló is looking to land body kicks.
Fortunado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teló thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fortunado if he has to take too many more of those.
Teló throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortunado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortunado.
#T1#
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortunado throws out a leg kick but Teló moves out of range and Fortunado only half commits.
Fortunado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló.
Fortunado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortunado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortunado throws a hook but Teló avoids it easily.
Teló looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teló lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortunado's sensitive parts.
Teló looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teló throws a big shot that misses.
Fortunado throws a shot to the body.
Teló moves away from the strike by Fortunado.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teló misses with a straight left.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fortunado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teló throws the kick towards the body but Fortunado avoids it.
Michel Teló seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teló wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teló scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teló pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortunado is out of range and Teló settles back down.
Fortunado misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Teló.
Sloppy strikes from Fortunado. Those never looked like landing.
Fortunado throws a leg kick but Teló checks it.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick from Fortunado.
Teló now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Teló blocks a head kick by Fortunado.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Teló keeps it at a distance.
Fortunado throws a wild body kick that Teló sees coming a mile off.
Fortunado throws a chopping leg kick but Teló manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Teló uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortunado.
Teló slips under a jab from Fortunado.
Teló appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fortunado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teló throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortunado throwing a counter right hand but Teló manages to avoid it.
Fortunado lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Fortunado misses.
Fortunado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortunado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teló.
Fortunado throws a body kick that misses.
Fortunado cracks Teló with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teló blocks the body kick.
Teló appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teló checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Teló scores with a takedown into Fortunado's guard.
Fortunado is trying to keep Teló in close.
#T4#
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortunado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortunado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Teló forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló is thwarting Fortunado's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Teló seems to be working for a kimura but Fortunado defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Teló keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortunado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortunado tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Teló decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fortunado's guard.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortunado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló works over Fortunado with some ground and pound from guard.
Fortunado trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Fortunado is keeping the position.
Fortunado trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortunado is keeping the position for now.
Teló trying to control but Fortunado is working from the bottom.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortunado is retaining full guard.
Teló is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Teló gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Teló trying to control the position but Fortunado is working away.
You can see the frustration on Fortunado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Teló tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teló has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fortunado is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Teló is working to tighten his grip on Fortunado's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fortunado has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Teló is really squeezing tight and eventually Fortunado passes out! Teló breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michel Teló!
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Event:
Syn 460 - Gymer vs. Borschev
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Teló moves out of range as Vinetto strikes.
Teló misses with a hook
and Vinetto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló misses with a body kick.
Teló drops his hands momentarily and Vinetto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teló lands a body shot.
Teló misses with a leg kick
enabling Vinetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Teló is looking to slow Vinetto down with leg kicks.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinetto.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinetto moves away.
And Vinetto responds with a good body kick, but Teló manages to step out the way in time.
Teló throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teló shoots in for a double leg but Vinetto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vinetto throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Vinetto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Teló bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vinetto's head backwards.
Vinetto misses with a body kick.
Vinetto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teló swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló attempts a counter takedown but Vinetto avoids it well and moves away.
Teló tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vinetto is able to avoid easily.
Vinetto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Teló misses with a body kick.
Teló thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Vinetto. No joy for Teló on that attempt.
Vinetto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teló throws a jab when Vinetto was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinetto! But no joy.
Teló misses with a kick to the body.
Vinetto misses with a head kick.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A big right from Vinetto misses.
A jab lands there for Vinetto.
Teló looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinetto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teló shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vincent Vinetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinetto lands a nice hook to Teló's body. Teló takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vinetto moves out of range of the leg kick from Teló.
A little jabbing left from Vinetto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Teló misses.
Vinetto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vinetto misses with a head kick.
Vinetto throws a sloppy head kick and Teló moves out of range easily.
Vinetto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teló's sensitive parts. #T3#
Teló misses with a low kick.
Teló throws out a leg kick but Vinetto moves out of range and Teló only half commits.
Teló throws a leg kick which misses Vinetto's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinetto tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Vinetto closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Vinetto - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teló.
Vinetto is leaning against Teló and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Vinetto breaks from the clinch.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick from Vinetto.
Vinetto avoids the body shot from Teló.
Teló misses with a kick to the body.
Teló misses with a double jab.
Vinetto tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Vinetto. #T4#
Teló slips a jab from Vinetto.
Teló shoots for a takedown but Vinetto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Teló. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinetto.#CL2#
Vinetto moves into range and clinches up with Teló.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teló fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teló tries a body shot but Vinetto blocks it.
Teló throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinetto.
Teló misses with a punch on the inside.
Teló tries a body shot but Vinetto blocks it.
Vinetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Vinetto.
Vinetto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinetto scores with a hook to the body.
Teló has a couple of punches blocked by Vinetto.
Vinetto misses with a body punch.
Vinetto tries to work over Teló's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinetto misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vinetto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Teló throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vinetto counter with a right hand.
Vinetto throws a right hand that misses
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinetto staying out of range there.
Vinetto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teló throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vinetto counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinetto connects with an inside leg kick.
Teló steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vinetto. That one must have hurt.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teló swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vinetto counters with an inside leg kick.
Teló throws a leg kick but Vinetto moved away.
Vinetto throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
Teló throws a low kick but Vinetto moves out of range easily.
Vinetto loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch.#T1#
A head kick misses from Teló.
Teló closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teló throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vinetto throws a front kick that sends Teló stumbling back into the cage.
Vinetto scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teló scores with a leg kick.
Vinetto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinetto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vinetto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Vinetto clinches up with Teló and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Vinetto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinetto pushes Teló back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Teló lands an uppercut.
Teló blocks a body shot from Vinetto.
I was talking to Teló's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Vinetto.
Teló lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teló has a couple of punches blocked by Vinetto.
Vinetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Teló controls his hands.
Vinetto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vinetto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Teló.
Vinetto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinetto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinetto pushes Teló back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinetto throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Vinetto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinetto.
Vinetto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teló blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teló.
Vinetto prevents a body shot from Teló.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vinetto.
Vinetto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Vinetto - that landed with a thud.
Vinetto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teló or not.
Vinetto misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Vinetto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinetto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinetto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teló throws a leg kick that misses.
Vinetto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Teló blocks it well.
Teló on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot by Teló.
Vinetto lands an overhand right.
Teló gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vinetto counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Teló is rocked!
Teló walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Vinetto! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Vinetto!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincent Vinetto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 456 - Wein vs. Diego 3
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Ovaska connects with a single shot there.
Ovaska scores with a shot to the body.
Ovaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ovaska misses with an uppercut.
Teló throws a head kick but Ovaska moves out of range.
Teló misses with a body punch
and Ovaska counters with a stiff right hand.
Ovaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teló. Ovaska shrugs it off though.
Teló scores with a head kick. Ovaska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Kimo Ovaska has been cut.
Teló connects with a solid leg kick.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Ovaska sees coming a mile off.
Ovaska scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Teló tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ovaska defends well and Teló ends up having to push Ovaska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Teló drives through with a takedown into Ovaska's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teló accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Ovaska is keeping the position.
Ovaska keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Teló throws a big elbow that misses.
Teló is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Teló has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Teló trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ovaska manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Teló is looking for a triangle here but Ovaska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ovaska controls the position.
Teló gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Teló trying to control here.
Ovaska trying to control the pace.
Teló is looking for a sweep. Ovaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teló is holding on to half guard well.
Ovaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Teló wants to control but Ovaska is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Teló looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ovaska pulls his head out easily.
Teló wants to improve his position but Ovaska is controlling well.
Teló is staying active underneath Ovaska, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ovaska tries to score with a low kick but Teló moves his leg out of the way.
Teló on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ovaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló.
Teló is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teló looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Ovaska.
Teló counters with a body kick.
Ovaska throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range. #T4#
Teló scores with a hook to the body. Ovaska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teló takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ovaska thows a leg kick but Teló checks it #TD2#
and Teló counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló trying to mount his opponent but Ovaska defends it.
Ovaska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teló. #SUB2#
Teló seems to be working for a kimura but Ovaska defends the submission attempt.
Ovaska is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimo Ovaska's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Teló cracks the inside of Ovaska's front leg.
Ovaska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Ovaska.
Ovaska checks a leg kick.
Ovaska checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ovaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ovaska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ovaska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teló slips a straight right by Ovaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Ovaska does no damage.
Teló tried to score with a low kick but Ovaska checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ovaska.
Teló misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Teló takes one to the side of the head.
Ovaska fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teló scores with a spinning back kick!
Teló bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ovaska's head backwards.
Teló throws a jab when Ovaska was well out of range.
Teló scores with a hook to the body. Ovaska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ovaska blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ovaska is out of range and Teló settles back down.
Teló throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ovaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló swings for the body but Ovaska moves out of range.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
Ovaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teló.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Teló misses.
Teló scores with a push kick.#T2#
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teló - that will leave a mark!
Ovaska motions for Teló to come forward. Ovaska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Teló throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teló lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ovaska will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teló motions for Ovaska to come forward. Teló throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ovaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ovaska takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teló cracks Ovaska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ovaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teló looks to land a right hand but Ovaska moved out of range.
Ovaska misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Teló counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ovaska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teló up against the cage.
Teló tries to work over Ovaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Ovaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Ovaska is trying to stall.
Teló looking to stall.
#BC#
Ovaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teló misses with a low kick.
Teló lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
Ovaska throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Teló counters with a shoot takedown. Ovaska fights it but they end up in guard.
Teló looking to sit in guard and control but Ovaska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Teló trying to control the position.
#T4#
Teló wants to improve his position but instead Ovaska has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Teló has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ovaska escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ovaska!
Michel Teló has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ovaska happy to just control the position for now.
Teló regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovaska controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimo Ovaska's cut.
That's time! Ovaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ovaska moves away.
Good exchange - Ovaska coming out on top.
Teló throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Teló.
Teló attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teló digs a good body shot into Ovaska's ribs.
Ovaska misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teló lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ovaska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ovaska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Teló.
Teló throws out a counter right but Ovaska avoids it with no problem.
Teló throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teló darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Teló shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ovaska's guard.#ES#
Ovaska is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ovaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ovaska blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ovaska.
Ovaska tries to circle away but Teló has him pinned against the cage.
Ovaska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Teló leaning against his opponent.
Teló takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Teló swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teló scores with a shot to the side of Ovaska's head.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Teló.
Teló misses with the head strike.
Ovaska taking a breather.
Kimo Ovaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ovaska is trying to force a seperation but Teló has the dominant position.
Teló is working for takedown but Ovaska is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ovaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teló digs a right hand underneath Ovaska's ribcage. Ovaska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teló has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ovaska seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teló can turn it around.
Ovaska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teló fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ovaska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teló backwards.
Still in the clinch, Teló scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teló working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ovaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ovaska throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ovaska will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Teló throws a leg kick
and Ovaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Teló throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ovaska moves away from the strike by Teló.
Teló checks a low kick from Ovaska.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ovaska checks a leg kick.
Teló feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ovaska's calf.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló delivers a nice body kick.
Ovaska lands with a hook. Teló tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Ovaska.
Teló swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ovaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teló moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló lands an overhand right.
Ovaska throws a series of punches but Teló avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Teló moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Teló cracks the inside of Ovaska's front leg.
Teló fakes the leg kick and cracks Ovaska in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló fails with the takedown.
Ovaska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teló catches Ovaska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ovaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ovaska throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Ovaska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teló darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teló throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teló has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
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Event:
Syn 449 - Wayne vs. Cabrera
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Kocur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teló misses with a hook
and Kocur counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Teló keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kocur takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teló moves away.
Teló feints the counter takedown.
Teló lands with a cross.
Teló throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teló has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Teló. That snapped Kocur's head back.
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!
Teló thumps Kocur with a low kick.
Kocur cracks a nice hook into Teló's ribs.
Kocur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teló manages to avoid it.
Kocur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kocur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teló under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Kocur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teló checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teló with the counter takedown but Kocur avoids it easily.#T1#
A jab from Teló does it's job there.
Kocur misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Teló lands a high kick to the side of Kocur's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Teló dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2#
It looks like Joey Kocur has been cut.
Kocur looking to control.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Kocur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kocur trying to control the position.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kocur is keeping the position for now.
Teló postures up in Kocur's guard and throws a big left but Kocur blocks it.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Kocur is retaining full guard.
Teló won't allow Kocur to sweep him here. #T2#
Teló stands up over Kocur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kocur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló throws a big elbow that misses.
Kocur wants to sweep but no luck.
Teló wants to control from the top but Kocur keeps moving.
Teló has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kocur misses with a left hand
and Teló counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Kocur misses.
Teló takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Kocur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teló under the eye.
Kocur looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kocur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Teló showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kocur.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló moves out of range as Kocur strikes.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocur has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Teló.
Kocur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teló stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kocur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kocur throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Teló scores with the left hand. Kocur knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teló thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kocur.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kocur throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teló throws a body punch but Kocur moves out of range.
It looked like Kocur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teló connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kocur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kocur avoids the head kick by Teló.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kocur. That snapped Teló's head back.
Kocur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teló swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Teló tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocur was well out of range. Poor timing from Teló.
Teló connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kocur's hands.
Teló looks to land a left hand but Kocur moved out of range nicely.
Kocur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teló lands a head shot.
Teló connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocur scores with a shot to the body.
Kocur delivers a nice body kick.
Teló takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teló has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Teló scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teló throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kocur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teló.#T1#
Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teló.
Teló misses with a kick to the body.
Kocur throws a body shot but no joy.
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Kocur was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kocur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teló's head.
Teló misses with a hook
and Kocur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michel Teló seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teló throws a leg kick
and Kocur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teló connects with a jab.
Kocur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kocur slips a straight right by Teló.
Kocur looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
Teló on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Teló shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Kocur.
Teló takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Teló throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kocur throws a shot from downtown. Teló moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kocur closes the distance and clinches.
Kocur gets through Teló's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Kocur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teló blocks it with crossed arms.
Teló has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
Kocur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kocur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kocur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Teló. #TD2#
Teló successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Teló keeping moving, preventing Kocur from controlling successfully.
Kocur sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Teló looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Teló is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kocur is aware though and is defending well.
Kocur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Teló looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kocur passes into side control.
Teló looking for a sweep but Kocur has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Teló keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kocur content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Teló takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocur wants to land a leg kick but Teló is out of range.
Teló throws a push kick but Kocur slaps the foot to one side.
Kocur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Teló gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kocur swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kocur.
Kocur misses with a wild body shot.
Kocur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Teló moves out of range as Kocur throws a body kick.
#T1#
Teló throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kocur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teló throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocur counters with a good low kick that Teló was not able to check.
Kocur misses with a hook.
Joey Kocur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló throws a head kick that misses
and Kocur counters with a straight right hand.
Teló lands a front kick.
Kocur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kocur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocur tries to bum rush Teló with a series of wild strikes but Teló uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teló walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kocur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teló throws a leg kick
and Kocur counters with a nice leg kick.
Teló takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.#T2#
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!
Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teló moves away.
Kocur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teló scores with a nice strike.
Kocur blocks the body kick.
Kocur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocur.
Teló takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teló throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Kocur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teló scores with a spinning back kick!
Kocur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kocur avoids a kick to the body.
Teló moves away from the strike by Kocur. #T3#
Teló misses with a low kick.
Kocur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Teló if he has to take too many more of those.
Teló throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teló is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teló rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Teló tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocur was well out of range. Poor timing from Teló.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocur lands a leg kick that knocks Teló off balance momentarily.
Kocur throws a low kick but Teló moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Teló.
Teló thows a leg kick but Kocur checks it
and Kocur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocur misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Teló shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kocur as he jumps to the side.
Teló misses with an uppercut.
Teló attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teló connects with a single shot there.
Teló chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocur can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Kocur - just one landing.
Teló tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Teló finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Kocur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kocur throws a shot from downtown. Teló moves away and avoids it.
Teló lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kocur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Kocur.
Kocur throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Kocur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Teló will feel that in the morning.
Teló dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocur. That did some damage!
Teló's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teló darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kocur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teló takes a shot to the head.
Teló has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kocur lands a nice knee to the body.
Teló is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Teló throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kocurs head.
Kocur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teló.
#T1#
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocur blocking some punches.
Kocur's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Teló lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kocur as Teló tries to tie him up.
Teló throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kocurs head.
Kocur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teló throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kocurs head.
Teló working aggressively here.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kocur.
Kocur scores with a shot to the side of Teló's head.
Teló lands a body punch.
Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kocur lands a left hand.
Kocur working Teló over with knees to the body.#T2#
Teló lands 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!
Kocur missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Teló ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Teló no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Teló looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kocur has picked Teló up and slammed him! Teló can't keep hold of the triangle and Kocur manages to pass to side control!
Teló is trying to work for a sweep but Kocur has mounted him!
Teló is trying to escape the mount.
Teló is trying to reverse the position but instead Kocur has taken his back - oops!
Kocur controlling well, preventing Teló from escaping the position.
Kocur controlling from the back.
Kocur avoiding Teló 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Kocur is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kocur'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.
Kocur keeps control of the position as Teló tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocur has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Teló's body.
Teló trying to control the position but Kocur manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teló might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kocur haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teló rolls, trying to escape but Kocur keeps control of the position.
Teló tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kocur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kocur manages to capitalize on a mistake by Teló to take his back!
Teló tries to roll but Kocur sticks to his back.
Kocur is trying to stick to Teló's back but Teló is turning into Kocur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kocur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Teló.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joey Kocur will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kocur 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.
Kocur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kocur throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Teló is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teló throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teló throws out a powerful jab.
Kocur throws a shot to the body.
Teló throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teló tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kocur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teló.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teló throws a leg kick but Kocur sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Kocur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teló misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocur.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teló plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kocur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kocur checks a low kick from Teló.
An attempted straight right counter from Kocur misses the target.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Teló scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kocur doesn't seem bothered though.
Teló explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kocur is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Teló throws a good cross that connects.
Teló connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teló fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kocur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teló throws a body kick that misses.
Kocur wants to clinch.
Kocur misses with a hook
and Teló counters with a straight right hand.
Kocur slips under a jab.
Kocur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teló buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3##CL#
Kocur moves into the clinch.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Teló.
Kocur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Teló lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Teló - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Teló looking to stall.
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kocur misses with a punch to the body.
Teló lands a left hand.
Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Teló tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Teló lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kocur.
Teló tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kocur smiles and moves away.
Teló is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kocur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Jab by Kocur.
Teló throws a leg kick but Kocur checks it.
As Teló backs away, Kocur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Teló fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kocur avoids it really well and circles away.
Kocur is looking to counter punch.
Joey Kocur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Teló.
Teló throws a lazy right hand but Kocur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocur ducks under a wild hook from Teló.
Kocur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teló's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kocur.
Michel Teló has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michel Teló.
Well Kocur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Kocur!
Joey Kocur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Syn 445 - Mayday
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pandahammer tries to score with a low kick but Teló moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Pandahammer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Teló throws an off balance right hand
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandahammer throws the left hand but Teló avoids the punch easily.
Teló misses with a head kick.
Pandahammer ducks under a wild hook from Teló.
Pandahammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Teló counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Teló misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandahammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pandahammer looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló throws out a loose jab but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer throws the kick towards the body but Teló avoids it.
Teló misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Teló gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pandahammer. Beautiful body shot.
Teló throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandahammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Teló.
Pandahammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pandahammer scores with the left hand. Teló knows he should have avoided that one.
Teló will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandahammer throws a looping overhand right but Teló ducks down to avoid it.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick.
As Pandahammer backs away, Teló returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Teló swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teló moves away.
Pandahammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teló is looking to counter punch.
Teló lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teló. Pandahammer shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandahammer takes one to the chin there.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teló tests Pandahammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teló.
Nice shot by Teló.
Pandahammer needs to keep his hands up - Teló had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer.
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teló.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teló misses the body punch
and Pandahammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teló misses with a hook.
Crunch! Teló slams his shin into Pandahammer's torso.
Pandahammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Teló throws a sloppy body shot
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Teló.
A jab from Pandahammer finds it's way through Teló's defenses.
Pandahammer swings widly with a right hand
and Teló counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teló lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teló gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Teló checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pandahammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandahammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandahammer misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Teló misses its intended target.
Pandahammer cracks the inside of Teló's front leg. #T4#
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!
Teló slips a jab from Pandahammer.
Teló half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Teló.
A head kick from Teló lands but Pandahammer takes it in his stride.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Teló.
Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teló misses with an uppercut
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Teló checks the leg kick.
Teló feints and then cracks Pandahammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandahammer down.
Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grigol Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandahammer throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teló takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló misses with a body kick.
Pandahammer blocks the body kick.
Pandahammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
That's time! Teló's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A solid body kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Teló.
Teló connects with a nice looking jab.
Pandahammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pandahammer throws a solid leg kick but Teló takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandahammer.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandahammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teló has time to react.#CL#
Pandahammer tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pandahammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teló's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Teló.
Pandahammer stops a takedown attempt from Teló.
A right hook to the body lands for Teló.
A short body shot lands from Teló as the two fighters clinch.
Pandahammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Teló lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teló tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
Teló throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
Teló blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
Pandahammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looks to land a body kick but Teló moved away.
Teló takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teló. Pandahammer shrugs it off though.
Pandahammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teló is able to avoid easily.
Pandahammer tried to score with a low kick but Teló checks it.
Teló looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teló fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandahammer manages to avoid it.
Teló throws a hook but Pandahammer blocks it.
Teló lunges at Pandahammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandahammer's hand. #T2#
Pandahammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that misses.
Teló was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teló misses with a hook to the body
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Pandahammer is predictable there
and Teló counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Teló misses the target.
Teló takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michel Teló is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandahammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandahammer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Teló.
Pandahammer cracks a nice hook into Teló's ribs.
Pandahammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
Teló is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Teló.
Teló throws out a powerful jab.
Pandahammer connects with a body shot.
Teló moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Teló
and Pandahammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good shot there by Pandahammer.
Good leg kick by Pandahammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Teló misses.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Pandahammer tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teló swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandahammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Teló controls his hands.
Pandahammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teló backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teló.
Pandahammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Teló backwards.
Teló is trying to stall.
Teló can't find room to land a body shot as Pandahammer controls the action.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
#T4#
Pandahammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Teló swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pandahammer takes a shot to the head.
Teló wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teló. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandahammer tries a quick counter leg kick but Teló is wise to it.
Teló on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Teló closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teló lands in his opponent's guard.
Pandahammer is pulling down on Teló's head to control his posture.
Pandahammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teló.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Teló goes for a double leg but Pandahammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pandahammer continues to drive forward.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the body kick from Teló.
Teló swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Teló.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Teló thows a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it
and Pandahammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Pandahammer misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Teló.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandahammer. Pandahammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Teló should have avoided that one.
Pandahammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teló. #T1#
Teló misses with a hook
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandahammer, as that shot connected.
Pandahammer lands with a good body shot.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pandahammer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teló has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teló and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a double jab
and Teló cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Teló.
Nice shot lands for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer connects with a body shot that sends Teló's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló misses with a kick to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Pandahammer avoids the head kick by Teló.
Teló misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Teló motions for Pandahammer to come forward. Teló throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandahammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Teló if he has to take too many more of those.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teló fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pandahammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pandahammer looks for the body kick but Teló saw that one coming.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Pandahammer is quick to defend against it.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teló. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló misses with a kick to the body.
Teló tries a low kick but Pandahammer avoids it.
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Teló.
Teló buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandahammer checks the leg kick.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teló misses with a hook.
Pandahammer with a hook.
Teló scores with a leg kick.
Pandahammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló fails with the takedown
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pandahammer lands a jab to Teló's midsection.
Teló looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
Teló misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.#T4#
Teló will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teló misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pandahammer!
A low kick from Teló is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teló uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pandahammer has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teló moves out of range as Pandahammer throws a body kick.
Pandahammer swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pandahammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandahammer. Teló shrugs it off though.
Teló tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Pandahammer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teló looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Pandahammer works Teló's body with a nice hook.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandahammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pandahammer lands a jab to the nose.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandahammer.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandahammer! But no joy.
Pandahammer throws a front kick that sends Teló stumbling back into the cage.
Teló throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandahammer throws out a counter right but Teló avoids it with no problem.
Pandahammer tries to move into range but Teló moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandahammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pandahammer.
Teló looks to land a body kick but Pandahammer moved away.#T1#
Pandahammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandahammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teló misses with a wild combination.
Pandahammer with a hook.
Teló throws a head kick but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Pandahammer misses.
Pandahammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teló at a distance.
Teló throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
Teló looks for the body kick but Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandahammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Pandahammer throws out a loose jab but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer lands a nice hook to Teló's body. Teló takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teló dips to his left and cracks Pandahammer with an uppercut!
Teló misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teló scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pandahammer in his tracks.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
Pandahammer defending well as Teló loads up on a big left hand.
Teló buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Teló avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Teló fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pandahammer just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Teló moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Teló.
Teló misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Teló fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandahammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Teló controls his hands.
Pandahammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
Teló tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Pandahammer - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandahammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michel Teló has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teló tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teló. #T4#
Teló misses with a punch to the body.
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teló lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Pandahammer.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Teló.
Teló scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló is trying to stall.
Teló misses with the head strike.
Teló is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Teló lands a nice uppercut.
Teló lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teló is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pandahammer is keeping busy.
Teló lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Pandahammer throws out a powerful jab.
Teló works the jab nicely.
Teló lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teló.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teló darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teló lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandahammer blocks a head kick by Teló.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teló.
A solid body kick from Pandahammer.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandahammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Teló trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Pandahammer is keeping the position.
Pandahammer keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Grigol Pandahammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Teló controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teló looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pandahammer checks a low kick from Teló.
Pandahammer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teló. That one must have hurt.
Pandahammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandahammer tried to score with a low kick but Teló checks it.
Teló misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Teló blocks the leg kick.
Pandahammer connects with a body shot that sends Teló's belly button to the back.#T3#
Pandahammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teló. That did some damage!
A big right from Pandahammer misses.
Pandahammer slips under a jab from Teló.
Pandahammer misses with a kick to the body.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teló scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teló misses with a looping right.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Teló there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teló throws a head kick but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
Pandahammer tries a low kick but Teló avoids it.#T4#
No joy there for Teló, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teló attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teló swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teló lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló moves out of range of the body kick from Pandahammer.
Nice shot by Teló.
Pandahammer lands a jab.
Teló takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pandahammer misses the jab.
Teló fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pandahammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teló scores with a kick to the midsection.
Teló's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandahammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teló scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teló has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
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Syn 442 - Silva vs. Telo
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Teló takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teló moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Teló takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teló tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Teló.
Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Teló lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Teló moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Teló lands.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Teló blocks the leg kick.
Teló wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Teló throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló avoids the head kick by Silva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teló.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teló has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.#T1#
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Teló tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Teló gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Teló stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Teló keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Teló is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Teló is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully. #T2#
Teló prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Teló slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Teló has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Teló.
Teló lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Teló. #SUB2#
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Teló. #T3#
Teló throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Teló is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Teló has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teló patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Silva is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Teló looking to break Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Teló will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Teló missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Teló is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Teló let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Teló is looking for a choke. Silva gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Silva manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Teló's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Teló is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva tries to bum rush Teló with a series of wild strikes but Teló uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teló lands with a nice body punch.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Teló.
Silva swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló.
Teló misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Teló chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Teló is just out of range.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Teló moves away from the strike by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Teló. That snapped Silva's head back.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva checks a low kick from Teló.
A lazy body kick from Teló
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Teló 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva tries to clinch up but Teló circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick.
Teló looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silva slips a straight right by Teló.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Teló gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teló in particular looking to stall.
Teló prevents Silva from standing back up.
#T2#
Silva won't allow Teló to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Teló is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Teló sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Teló is looking for a kimura here.
Teló trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Teló working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.#T3##ES#
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Teló presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Teló blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teló tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Teló back against the cage.
Teló effectively controlling the action here.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Teló lands a nice uppercut.
Teló is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teló lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva gets through Teló's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teló gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teló lands with a right to the head.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to stall but Teló uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva works on Teló's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teló is able to avoid easily.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eduardo Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Teló throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Teló works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Teló looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teló moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teló swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teló displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Teló throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva moves away from the strike by Teló.
A big right from Silva misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slips under a jab from Teló.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Teló defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.#T1#
Teló doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teló as Silva tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Teló takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Teló scores with a jab to the body.
Teló lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló blocks a leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teló's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teló scrambles back to his feet.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Teló.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teló lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva blocks a head kick by Teló.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Eduardo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Teló misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teló scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teló paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teló avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teló misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Teló counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teló scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Teló fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Teló counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teló scores with a head kick.
Teló is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teló with a hook.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva tries to land a front kick but Teló steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva backing away here, and Teló unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michel Teló is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Teló counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló lands a head kick!
Teló delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Teló finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teló scores with a jab to the head.
Teló lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses.
Teló looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva lands a body shot.
Teló has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Teló is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Teló lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Teló has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teló.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teló! But no joy.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teló feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teló connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teló has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
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