 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Blood & Bone A&E 9901
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Hekoniemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tessier but Tessier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Tessier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tessier moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Tessier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hekoniemi shoots for a takedown but Tessier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hekoniemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Tessier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiimo Hekoniemi.#KD#
A big head kick from Tessier and Hekoniemi is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#Hekoniemi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tiimo Hekoniemi has been cut.
Tessier with a nice head shot there.
Hekoniemi is still in real trouble! Can Tessier finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier is in close to Hekoniemi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tessier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hekoniemi covers up, he's hurt! Tessier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tessier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tessier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
More Blood A&E 20
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Tessier counters with a head kick that drops Turner! #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Tessier loads up on a big left hand. Turner felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tessier looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Turner can't hide his disappointment, as Tessier celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
Back in Blood A&E 99
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner throws a head kick that misses
and Tessier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turner tries to clinch but Tessier is having none of it.
Tessier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kobi Turner has been cut.#TD#
Tessier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tessier landing a few strikes.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tessier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tessier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tessier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Tessier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Tessier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tessier grinds an elbow into Turner's temple. #T1#
Tessier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Tessier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Tessier is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Turner is trying to escape and Tessier transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Turner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tessier! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Vince Neil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Neil has closed the distance and engaged Tessier in a clinch.
Tessier has Neil pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Neil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tessier is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tessier looking for a takedown.
Vince Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
Neil is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neil is pressed up against the ropes. Tessier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neil down to the mat. Neil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tessier has Neil up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Neil gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neil (2) vs (0) Tessier
Tessier wants to control but Neil is keeping busy.
Tessier is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tessier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Neil passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (5) vs (0) Tessier
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tessier looking for a sweep but Neil has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Neil (7) vs (0) Tessier
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tessier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tessier has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Neil (10) vs (0) Tessier
I would not like to be Tessier right now.
Tessier wants to control his opponent's hands but Neil gets his hands free.
Tessier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Tessier rolls, trying to escape but Neil keeps control of the position.
What can Tessier do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tessier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tessier keeps trying to improve his position.
Neil trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tessier doesn't escape.
Neil has the hooks in. Tessier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tessier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Tessier can't escape the position.
Tessier breaks Neil's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neil (10) vs (2) Tessier
Neil working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Tessier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neil keeping full guard, as Tessier tries to pass. #T5#
Tessier is still trying to improve position.
Neil keeping moving, preventing Tessier from controlling successfully.
Neil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neil keeping full guard, as Tessier tries to pass. #T6#
Tessier wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving.
Tessier is pushing down on Neil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neil is fighting to maintain full guard but Tessier has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Tessier is working for a kimura but Neil is defending it quite comfortably.
Tessier trying to mount his opponent but Neil defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Neil'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.#SUB2#
Tessier is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Tessier trying to pass the guard but Neil defending well.
Tessier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (10) vs (5) Tessier#SUB2#
Tessier jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Neil is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Neil and Tessier has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Tessier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tessier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Neil is not content to let Tessier control the position.
Tessier tries to move to mount but Neil blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Tessier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Neil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB2#
Tessier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Neil can't do much from the bottom here.
Tessier in the domination position with Neil hanging on.
Neil prevents Tessier from moving into mount.
Neil is not content to let Tessier control the position.
Neil wants to control but Tessier postures up.#T10##SUB2#
Tessier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tessier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Neil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tessier's guard! Nice work there by Neil! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neil (12) vs (5) Tessier
Neil sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Tessier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Neil uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (15) vs (5) Tessier
Tessier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Neil off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neil (15) vs (9) Tessier#SUB2#
Tessier has got his arm under Neil's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Neil has spun round into Tessier's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neil (17) vs (9) Tessier#SUB2#
Tessier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Neil passes into half guard.
#T12#
Tessier is pressing down on Neil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tessier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tessier working for a triangle but Neil defends it easily.
Neil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Tessier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Neil has passed into half guard!
Neil trying to control the pace. #T13#
Neil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
Tessier regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tessier 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.
Neil postures up.
#T14#
Neil trying to control the position from guard on top but Tessier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tessier working for a triangle but Neil defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tessier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neil is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Neil pushes his legs off easily.
Neil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Vince Neil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Tessier darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Josh Johnson has been cut.#TD2#
Tessier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Tessier connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tessier.
#SUB2#
Tessier seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Tessier. #T1#
Tessier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tessier lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Tessier control the position.
Tessier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tessier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tessier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tessier is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Tessier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tessier 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! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Tessier!
A victorious Nick Tessier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 81
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Tessier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tessier connects with a right that clearly hurt Krynn. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tessier proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Krynn collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
After winning the bout, Nick Tessier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tessier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tessier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tessier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tessier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tessier on the side of the head.
Tessier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tessier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tessier misses with the combination.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James missing with a left hand there. Tessier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James looks to land a right hand but Tessier moved out of range.
Tessier connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Tessier misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a hook to the side of Tessier's head but Tessier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tessier lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tessier's hands.
James cracks Tessier with a good jab.
Tessier is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Tessier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.#T1#
Tessier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from James misses.
Tessier throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Tessier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tessier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tessier defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tessier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a hook to the side of Tessier's head but Tessier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tessier.
James scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Tessier tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tessier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt
letting James counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for James.
James scores with the left hand. Tessier knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Tessier tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Tessier misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James stalks Tessier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tessier's face. Tessier staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Tessier is rocked!
Good shot there by Tessier.
James lands a head shot.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier throws a leg kick
and James counters with a huge left! Tessier is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tessier from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
After winning the bout, Liam James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Moreno misses the jab.
Moreno walks into a jab.
Moreno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tessier on the side of the head.
Moreno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moreno scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tessier takes one on the button.
Moreno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tessier. Tessier obviously looking to wear him down.
Tessier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tessier throws a right and a left that Moreno avoids nicely.
Moreno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moreno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Moreno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moreno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tessier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moreno.
Tessier thows a leg kick but Moreno checks it
letting Moreno counter with a right hand.
Moreno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tessier throws a leg kick but Moreno moved away.
Moreno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Tessier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moreno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tessier circles away quickly and effectively.
Moreno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Tessier is rocked!
Tessier tries to score with a low kick but Moreno moves his leg out of the way.
Moreno circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Moreno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moreno drops Tessier with a huge uppercut! Tessier drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Moreno is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xande Moreno! |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 45
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev looks to land a combination but Tessier avoids it well.
Vasiliev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tessier to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Tessier.
Vasiliev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tessier blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasiliev gets through Tessier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tessier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vasiliev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tessier blocks it with crossed arms.
Tessier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasiliev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tessier misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Tessier breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tessier.
Tessier throws the left hand but Vasiliev avoids the punch easily.
Tessier shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasiliev tries to sprawl out of it but Tessier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasiliev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasiliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Vasiliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tessier clobbers Vasiliev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasiliev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tessier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasilievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Tessier tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasiliev crunches a lovely knee into Tessier's ribcage.
Tessier misses with an elbow over the top.
Tessier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev misses with a knee strike.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Vasiliev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasiliev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev is looking for a takedown.
Tessier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tessier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tessier blocks a body shot from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Vasiliev.
Tessier tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Tessier manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tessier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev missing with knees to the body.
Vasiliev looking for a takedown.
Tessier tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Tessier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tessier tries to land a knee to the head but Vasiliev blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev misses with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tessier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vasiliev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tessier can turn it around.
Tessier is trying to pull guard but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage.
Tessier tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tessier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tessier lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Vasiliev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasiliev landing knees to the head.
Vasiliev controlling the action here for a moment.
Vasiliev has Tessier pushed against the cage.
Vasiliev scores with a knee to the head.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Tessier.
A short right from Tessier on the inside.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Tessier.
Vasiliev tries to land a knee to the head but Tessier blocks with his arms.
Tessier working aggressively here.
Vasiliev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tessier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tessier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasiliev slowing the pace effectively.
Vasiliev looking to throw knees to the head but Tessier is blocking nicely.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vasiliev avoiding damage as Tessier throws knees to the body.
Vasiliev blocks an elbow strike from Tessier.
Tessier trying to land knees to the body.
Tessier gets underhooks to prevent Vasiliev's takedown attempt.
Vasiliev looking to throw knees to the head but Tessier is blocking nicely.
Tessier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasiliev.
A short uppercut from Tessier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tessier throws a low kick, looking for Vasiliev's leg but Vasiliev calmly moves out of range.
Tessier misses with a low kick as Vasiliev jumps back.
As Tessier tries to get set, Vasiliev tries to push him back and clinch up but Tessier manages to avoid the attempt.
Vasiliev 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.
Tessier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasiliev.
Tessier throws out a counter right but Vasiliev avoids it with no problem.
Tessier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tessier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasiliev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tessier scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Tessier drops Vasiliev with a left and a right! Oh, Vasiliev is hurt - Tessier dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Vasiliev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tessier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vasiliev is trying to control Tessier's posture but Tessier avoids it.
Vasiliev seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Tessier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasiliev stops Tessier from passing to mount.
Vasiliev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tessier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vasiliev struggling a bit here.
Tessier trying to control the position but Vasiliev is working away.
Tessier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vasiliev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vasiliev defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasiliev is trying to control Tessier's posture but Tessier avoids it.
Tessier gets to mount! Vasiliev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier working Vasiliev over with strikes here.
Tessier working Vasiliev over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Tessier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vasiliev is on top in guard.
Vasiliev passes Tessier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vasiliev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Vasiliev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tessier has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Vasiliev is trying to work for a kimura but Tessier is defending well.
Vasiliev is thwarting Tessier's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Vasiliev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tessier defends it well.
Tessier trying to control but Vasiliev postures up.
#SUB#
Vasiliev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Vasiliev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tessier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vasiliev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tessier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Vasiliev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tessier has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Vasiliev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tessier has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tessier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tessier keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tessier appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasiliev dives in for a single leg takedown but Tessier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tessier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tessier swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev.
Tessier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Tessier keeps it at a distance.
Tessier with a jab.
Tessier throws a series of punches but Vasiliev avoids them all with ease.
Tessier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Tessier pushes him off.
Tessier misses with a hook.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Vasiliev's leg. Vasiliev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasiliev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasiliev there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Tessier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Vasiliev blocks a jab.
Tessier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tessier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Tessier pushes him off.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tessier looks to land a combination but Vasiliev avoids it well.
Vasiliev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vasiliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tessier's waist but Tessier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasiliev off to one side.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.
Vasiliev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
Tessier circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Tessier clobbers Vasiliev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasiliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tessier.
#CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Nick Tessier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasiliev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tessier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasiliev lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tessier blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
The referee calls for Vasiliev to work.
A short left from Tessier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tessier.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Tessier.
A short right from Tessier on the inside.
Vasiliev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tessier slows down the pace here.
Tessier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasiliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Tessier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasiliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Good body shot from Tessier.
#BC2#
Tessier breaks from the clinch.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Tessier keeps it at a distance.
Vasiliev takes one to the side of the head.
Nick Tessier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vasiliev with a poor takedown
enabling Tessier to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasiliev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and pushes Tessier back into the cage.
Vasiliev throws an elbow that misses.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Tessier wants to break free but Vasiliev has control.
Tessier lands a left hand.
Anatoli Vasiliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasiliev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tessier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tessier 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 36
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
Tessier misses with a double jab
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tessier works over Murhaa's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Tessier.
Tessier misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a left and a right that stings Tessier.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tessier!
Tessier misses with a few strikes there.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Tessier is wise to it.
Tessier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Tessier backs off Murhaa throws a huge counter combo but Tessier manages to avoid it all.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tessier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tessier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pauke Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Murhaa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tessier! Murhaa lets Tessier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tessier is rocked!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier is breathing heavily.
Murhaa sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tessier's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tessier's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pauke Murhaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Pauke Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tessier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tessier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tessier can pounce on him.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tessier avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Tessier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Reggie Jackson has been cut.
Tessier is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessier is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tessier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson taking shots to the head. #T1#
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Tessier isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Tessier working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Tessier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Tessier maintains control.
Tessier lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Tessier looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Tessier 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.
Tessier trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #T2#
Tessier wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tessier prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Tessier moves to back control. #SUB#
Tessier is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tessier's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Tessier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Jackson is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Jackson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tessier!
Tessier is landing with strikes from the back.
Tessier doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Tessier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Tessier stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tessier is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Tessier regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tessier is keeping the position for now.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Tessier.
Tessier is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#SUB#
Tessier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tessier.
Tessier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tessier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nick Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tessier.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Tessier tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Tessier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessier throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Tessier.
Tessier misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Tessier drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tessier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tessier scores with a decent looking hook.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tessier is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tessier motions for Jackson to come forward. Tessier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Tessier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
Tessier scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tessier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tessier finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tessier pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tessier trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tessier is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to sweep but Tessier has passed to side control!
Tessier advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Jackson tries to improve his position but Tessier has taken his back! Tessier has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tessier pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Tessier!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Tessier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 3598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Danky (ranked 11877 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Tessier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Dom Danky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tessier napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tessier (0) vs (4) Danky
Tessier tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
Tessier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tessier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Danky is looking to take a break and control but Tessier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tessier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky prevents Tessier from improving his position.
Danky wants to control but Tessier is keeping him busy.
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky 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.
Tessier is trying to get back to full guard.
Tessier is working hard here to advance position.
Danky tries to pass to full mount but Tessier defends it.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
Tessier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danky pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tessier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danky.
Danky trying to control from Tessier's half guard. Tessier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tessier has an active guard here but Danky has managed to pass into half guard.
Tessier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danky is working for a submission of some sort.
Danky is trying to control. Tessier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danky seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tessier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Danky tries to free his leg and advance position but Tessier is retaining full guard.
Tessier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessier trying to keep a closed guard but Danky is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Danky passes Tessier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tessier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Danky trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Danky preventing the sweep.
Danky trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tessier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tessier keeping full guard, as Danky tries to pass.
Tessier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danky wants to control from the top but Tessier keeps moving.
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danky trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danky looking to pass the guard.
Danky pushing down on Tessier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Danky controlling the action here.
Danky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tessier is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to work for an arm triangle but Tessier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tessier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danky manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tessier (2) vs (4) Danky
Tessier trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danky working a defensive guard here.
Tessier wants to pass the guard but Danky is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tessier trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tessier slips nicely into half guard.
Danky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tessier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Danky dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tessier (2) vs (6) Danky
Danky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danky tries to free his leg and advance position but Tessier is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danky defends it easily.
Tessier is trying to control the position but Danky postures up.
Danky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tessier's guard.
Danky wants to free his trapped foot but Tessier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Danky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tessier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danky pulls his head out easily.
Danky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tessier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danky wants to pass to mount but Tessier is defending the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Danky has control of the leg.
Danky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tessier (2) vs (9) Danky
Tessier working to try and regain half guard.
Tessier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tessier gets back to half guard.
Danky is trying to control. Tessier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Danky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tessier (2) vs (12) Danky
Danky controlling from mount.
Danky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tessier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tessier shrugs it off.
Danky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tessier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Danky controlling the pace for now.
Danky prevents Tessier from getting the reversal.
Danky wants to finish this one by submission but Tessier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Danky.
Tessier regains half guard.
Danky is looking for a kimura here.
Tessier wants to improve his position but Danky is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is staying active underneath Danky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tessier is pressing down on Danky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tessier wants to sweep but no luck.
Danky wants to control from the top but Tessier keeps moving.
Danky won't allow Tessier to sweep him here.
Danky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tessier is looking to sweep but instead, Danky has passed into half guard.
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tessier is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky is trying to control. Tessier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danky 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.
Tessier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessier looking for a sweep. Not yet Tessier, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danky wins on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Dom Danky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Sins scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tessier.
Some bone on bone action there as Tessier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tessier tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.
Sins lands with a shot to the body.
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessier.
Sins throws a shot from downtown. Tessier moves away and avoids it.
Tessier is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
Tessier gets a double leg takedown into Sins's guard.
Sins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tessier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tessier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tessier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tessier throws a big right hand that misses.
Tessier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sins managing to control the position.
Tessier works over Sins with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Tessier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sins won't allow Tessier to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tessier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sins stacks Tessier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sins!
Sins controlling the position.
Tessier is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Tessier tries to reverse the position but Sins maintains control.
Sins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tessier tries to reverse the position but Sins maintains control.
Tessier tries to hold on but Sins pushes him away.
Tessier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sins controlling the position easily from mount.
Tessier is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tessier regains half guard.
Sins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tessier is not content to let Sins control the position.#SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sins trying to mount his opponent but Tessier defends it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tessier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sins has managed to get both his arms back between Tessier's legs - danger averted.
Tessier 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sins is trying to control but can't.
Tessier looks to land a strike but Sins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Nick Sins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Sins moves out of range easily.
Sins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tessier. That one must have hurt.
Nick Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sins defending well as Tessier loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Sins.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sins ducks under a wild hook from Tessier.
Tessier needs to keep his hands up - Sins had a free shot at his head there.
Sins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tessier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sins.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Sins.
Sins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sins works on Tessier's body with a couple of short punches.
Tessier prevents a body shot from Sins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessier goes for a takedown attempt but Sins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tessier doesn't manage to clinch there - Sins circles away.
Sins lands with a straight right. Tessier didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Sins misses.
Tessier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sins with a body shot.
Tessier fails to land with a series of punches.
Sins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sins looks to land a left hand but Tessier moved out of range nicely.
Tessier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sins digs a good hook to Tessier's body.
Sins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tessiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tessier cracks Sins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sins throws a head kick that half lands.
Tessier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier slips under a jab from Sins.
Sins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Sins misses
and Tessier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sins throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.
Tessier swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sins throws a hook but Tessier blocks it.
Jab, jab by Sins - just one landing.
Tessier looks to score with a jab to the body but Sins is just out of range.#T2#
Sins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tessier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Sins.
Sins scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Tessier misses.
Sins stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sins swats away the attempt to clinch by Tessier.
A head kick misses from Sins.
Sins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessier can do to turn this around?
Sins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sins throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tessier throws a low kick but Sins avoids it.
Tessier lands the left hand.
Tessier sizes up Sins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tessier swings for the body but Sins moves out of range.
Nick Sins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sins tries a head kick but it misses.
Sins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sins is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sins throws a sloppy head kick
and Tessier counters with a right hand to the body.
Tessier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sins. That's going to slow Tessier down.
Sins tries to work over Tessier's front leg with a kick but Tessier checks it.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sins misses with a hook. Tessier ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Tessier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
Tessier throws a nice looking combination but Sins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tessier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tessier is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Tessier catches Sins right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessier.#T4#
Sins throws a chopping leg kick but Tessier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tessier just misses with a punch to the body.
Sins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sins moves out of range as Tessier throws a body kick.
Tessier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessier takes a swing at Sins's ribcage but misses.
Tessier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tessier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sins is out of range and Tessier settles back down.
Sins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tessier.
Sins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tessier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tessier circles away quickly and effectively.
Sins moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Tessier.
Sins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Nick Sins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sins misses with a body shot.
Sins misses with a hook. Tessier ducked under it nicely.
Sins throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sins. That's going to slow Tessier down.
Sins tries to move into range but Tessier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tessier slips a straight right by Sins.
Nice defenses there by Tessier.
Tessier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Sins misses.
Tessier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Sins moves out of range easily.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
A swing and a miss from Sins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tessier scores with a nice strike.
Sins swats away the attempt to clinch by Tessier.
Sins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tessier avoids the body shot from Sins.
Tessier tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.#T1#
Tessier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
Tessier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tessier connects with a body shot that sends Sins's belly button to the back.
Sins connects with an inside leg kick.
Tessier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins needs to keep his hands up - Tessier had a free shot at his head there.
Sins tries to work over Tessier's front leg with a kick but Tessier checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target.
Tessier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sins lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Sins misses.
Tessier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sins blocks a leg kick.
Tessier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Tessier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Sins wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sins tries to roll over but Tessier keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
Sins is trying to maintain the position but Tessier is very close to passing his half guard.
Sins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Sins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tessier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tessier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sins is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Tessier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Sins from controlling successfully.
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Sins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tessier wants to hit a switch here but Sins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tessier there!
Sins trying to control but Tessier is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Tessier.
I think Sins 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Sins!
A relieved looking Nick Sins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tessier throws a head kick that half lands.
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
Tessier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stolt.
Stolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Stolt moves out of range of the body kick from Tessier.
Tessier keeps Stolt at a distance using the push kick.
Tessier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tessier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stolt throws out the jab.
Tessier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stolt slips under a jab from Tessier.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stolt jabs Tessier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tessier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tessier throws a leg kick but Stolt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tessier misses with a left hand
and Stolt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier looks to land a right hand but Stolt moved out of range.#T1#
Stolt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tessier lands a front kick.
Tessier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stolt.
Stolt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tessier scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stolt. Tessier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tessier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stolt moves away.
Tessier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stolt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tessier.
Tessier scores with a nice body kick.
Stolt avoids a kick to the body.
Tessier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tessier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stolt misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stolt. Tessier does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stolt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tessier in his tracks.
Stolt throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Stolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tessier tries a low kick but Stolt avoids it.
Tessier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tessier throws a push kick but Stolt slaps the foot to one side.
Stolt lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Stolt.
Stolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessier lands a slapping body shot.
Tessier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stolt at a distance.
Stolt tries to clinch up but Tessier circles away and keeps his distance.
Tessier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stolt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tessier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tessier throws a leg kick that misses.
Tessier throws a front kick that sends Stolt stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Tessier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stolt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stolt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tessier finds it's way round the side to connect with Stolt's head. #TD2#
Tessier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tessier is working for a kimura but Stolt is defending it quite comfortably.
Stolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stolt's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier lands strikes from half guard.
Tessier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Tessier throws a strike but Stolt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tessier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tessier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tessier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stolt pulls Tessier in to control the position.
Tessier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tessier drops back looking for a leg! Stolt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stolt manages to kick Tessier off! Tessier jumps back into Stolt's guard.
Tessier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tessier tries to free his leg and advance position but Stolt is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
Stolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Tessier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tessier lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier postures up in Stolt's guard and throws a big left but Stolt blocks it.
Stolt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tessier throwing strikes from guard but Stolt blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stolt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tessier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stolt is keeping the position for now.
Stolt pulls Tessier in to control the position. #T1#
Tessier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tessier looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Stolt keeps moving.
Tessier looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tessier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessier connects with an inside leg kick.
Oscar Stolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Stolt moves out of range of the leg kick from Tessier.
Stolt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tessier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
Stolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessier.
Tessier tests Stolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stolt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses.
Tessier throws a right and a left that Stolt avoids nicely.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Stolt's leg. Stolt is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Tessier scores with a head kick. Stolt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tessier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tessier thows a body kick. Stolt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tessier connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier throws a leg kick but Stolt checks it. #T3#
Tessier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tessier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tessier throws a chopping leg kick but Stolt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tessier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stolt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses.
Stolt catches Tessier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tessier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tessier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tessier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stolt rather than just go for the knockout.
Tessier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stolt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stolt works the jab nicely.
Stolt blocks a low kick nicely.
Stolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier looks for the body kick but Stolt saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Stolt misses the target.
Tessier lands with a straight right. Stolt didn't see that one coming.
Tessier throws a body punch but Stolt moves out of range. #T4#
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Stolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stolt swinging wildly here.
Tessier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses
letting Stolt counter with a right hand.
Stolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tessier.
Tessier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tessier misses with a head kick.
Tessier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tessier is breathing heavily.
Tessier lands a nice hook to Stolt's body. Stolt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tessier throws a lazy right hand but Stolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessier connects with a body shot that sends Stolt's belly button to the back.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tessier loads up on a big right hand but Stolt slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tessier. #TD2#
Tessier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stolt's guard.#SUB2#
Tessier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stolt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stolt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nick Tessier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stolt postures up.
Tessier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tessier pushes a forearm under Stolt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stolt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Tessier!
A very excited looking Nick Tessier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Tessier scoring well with a low kick there.
Tessier lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Tessier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tessier lands strikes from half guard.
Tessier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Inday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tessier is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Tessier 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.
#SUB#
Tessier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Inday defends it well. #T1#
Tessier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Inday is in a horrible position here. Tessier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT#
It looks like Totoy Inday has been cut.
Tessier landing strikes from the mount.
Inday is bucking up trying to escape but Tessier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tessier 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.#SUB#
Tessier throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Inday has his hands clasped together but Tessier breaks the hold and Inday is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tessier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Tessier!
A relieved looking Nick Tessier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AEW 16
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tessier throws a head kick but Hed moves out of range.
Tessier throws the kick towards the body but Hed avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hed checks a leg kick.
Hed connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier looks to land a combination but Hed avoids it well.
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Hed's leg. Hed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tessier scores with a leg kick.
Tessier throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tessier!
Hed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tessier some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Hed swings around for an armbar but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hed's guard.
Tessier prevents Hed from getting back to his feet.
Tessier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hed is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tessier postures up in Hed's guard and throws a big left but Hed blocks it.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Hed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tessier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hed blocks the body kick.
Hed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Tessier has been cut.
Tessier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hed's sensitive parts.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier shoots in but no luck this time.
Tessier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Tessier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hed. #TD2#
Hed dives in and scores a takedown into Tessier's guard.#SUB#
Tessier working for a triangle but Hed defends it easily.
Hed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Hed from controlling successfully.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Hed pushes his legs off easily.
Hed wants to stand but Tessier is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tessier wants to sweep here but Hed controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Tessier controls Hed momentarily but Hed frees himself.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
Hed lands a couple of digs.
Tessier is trying to hold Hed in close to prevent damage but Hed has managed to pass into half guard.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hed lands with a punch from half guard.
Hed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tessier wants to improve his position but Hed is controlling well.
Tessier trying to control here.
#SUB#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Hed is trying to control the action in half guard but Tessier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tessier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tessier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hed is working away from the top position though.
Hed working the head and body with strikes.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hed there. #ROC2#
Tessier is rocked!
Tessier is in trouble now - Hed has advanced to mount!
Hed connects with a bit shot that sees Tessier covering up! More strikes from Hed and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hed is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Hed!
Morgan Hed gave a mention to Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
Event:
AEW 7
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tessier. That's going to slow Blackburn down.
Tessier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Tessier defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Tessier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Tessier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tessier throws a wild body kick that Blackburn sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Tessier misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackburn blocks the body kick.
Tessier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tessier.
Tessier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tessier.
Blackburn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackburn moves out of range as Tessier throws a body kick.
Tessier needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
Tessier throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tessier throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target. #T1#
Tessier scores with a hook to the body. Blackburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tessier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tessier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn slips a jab from Tessier.
Tessier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Tessier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blackburn lands a lovely overhand right.
Tessier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tessier misses with a kick to the body.
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Blackburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Tessier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Tessier avoids the damage to the body.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Tessier avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Tessier trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Tessier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tessier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn jumps guard but Tessier stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessier missing with knees to the body.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessier can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Tessier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tessier just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Blackburn decides to pull guard.
Tessier passes into half guard.
Blackburn trying to hold on to Tessier's head to control him but Tessier postures up.
Blackburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Blackburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tessier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tessier is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.
Tessier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tessier is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.
Tessier landing with the ground and pound.
Blackburn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tessier scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tessier defends well.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving. #T4#
Tessier landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Blackburn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tessier is aware though and is defending well.
Tessier postures up.
Tessier is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.
Tessier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tessier working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tessier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackburn is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tessier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tessier advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tessier moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Tessier throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Tessier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Tessier.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn backing away here, and Tessier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Tessier misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Tessier keeps it at a distance.
Tessier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tessier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier misses with a leg kick.
Nick Tessier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tessier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Blackburn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tessier looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tessier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tessier looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Tessier thumps Blackburn with a low kick.#T1#
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessier was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Tessier throws a head kick that half lands.
Blackburn lands a nice hook to Tessier's body. Tessier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tessier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn blocks a low kick nicely.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Tessier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tessier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackburn defending well as Tessier loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tessier. Tessier obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Tessier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Blackburn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Blackburn lands a right hook to the body.
Tessier lands a jab.
Tessier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blackburn defends well and Tessier ends up having to push Blackburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tessier is breathing heavily.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tessier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tessier misses with a head kick.
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Blackburn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Tessier's head back.
Tessier throws a low kick, looking for Blackburn's leg but Blackburn calmly moves out of range.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tessier needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Blackburn stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Blackburn finds it's way through Tessier's defenses.
Blackburn lands a slapping body shot.
Blackburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blackburn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackburn swings for the body but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Tessier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tessier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blackburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Blackburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tessier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackburn.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tessier.
A short right from Tessier on the inside.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Tessier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tessier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tessier looking to slow down the pace here.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tessier misses with some punches.
Tessier throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Tessier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Tessier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Blackburn pulls guard effortlessly.
Tessier stands and throws Blackburn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tessier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blackburn struggling a bit here.
Blackburn regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tessier is working for a kimura but Blackburn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Lugh Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tessier doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Tessier.#CL#
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but Tessier blocks it.
Tessier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tessier throws an elbow that misses.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Tessier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Tessier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackburn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tessier is in Blackburn's guard.
Blackburn can't keep his opponent in guard - Tessier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tessier is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tessier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tessier wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is defending well. #T1#
Blackburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tessier trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tessier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blackburn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tessier, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily.
Tessier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily.
Blackburn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Blackburn working the ground and pound but Tessier is defending the strikes.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Blackburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tessier, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Tessier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tessier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blackburn's best efforts.#SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.
Nick Tessier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Blackburn throwing shots but Tessier is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Blackburn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Blackburn 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.
#SUB#
Blackburn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Blackburn is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
Tessier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blackburn.
Blackburn prevents Tessier from improving his position.#SUB#
Blackburn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn prevents Tessier from standing back up.
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 Lugh Blackburn.
I think Blackburn 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lugh Blackburn!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AEM : The Beginning
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tessier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tessier thinks about the counter body kick.
Tessier throws a wild body kick that Dog Iii sees coming a mile off.
Dog Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tessier's calf.
Tessier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Tessier misses.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tessier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dog Iii's guard.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tessier's guard. #REVR#
Dog Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog Iii preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Tessier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tessier looking for subs off his back but Dog Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dog Iii wants to pass the guard but Tessier is defending well.
Dog Iii wants to stand up but Tessier has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessier is staying active underneath Dog Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dog Iii wants to pass the guard but Tessier is defending well.
Dog Iii not doing much here.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
Dog Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tessier 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.
Tessier trying to control here.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Tessier has his foot on Dog Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dog Iii works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tessier working for submissions but it's allowed Dog Iii to get to half guard.
Dog Iii moves nicely into side control.
Tessier tries to bench press Dog Iii off him but Dog Iii keeps the position.
Dog Iii is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tessier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tessier is not content to let Dog Iii control the position.
Tessier manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Tessier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessier.#SUB2#
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog Iii defends it easily.
Dog Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Dog Iii looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tessier looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dog Iii is defending well. Tessier quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dog Iii has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tessier celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mad Dog Iii spoke after the fight, saying '20/20'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Tessier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald 's head backwards.
Tessier moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
McDonald jabs Tessier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tessier shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Tessier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tessier connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tessier.
Tessier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tessier looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tessier lands a lovely overhand right.
Tessier walks into a jab.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tessier is trying to control but can't.
Tessier is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tessier is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Tessier tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Tessier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Tessier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A good leg kick by Tessier. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tessier enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tessier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald 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. #T3##SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tessier wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald passes to side control.
Tessier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
McDonald controls the position.
Tessier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Tessier's head.
McDonald wants to control but Tessier is keeping him busy.
McDonald is thwarting Tessier's attempts to control the position.
Tessier tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cletus McDonald 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##TD2#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tessier is looking for a sweep.
McDonald taking a breather here.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald trying to control the action but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Tessier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tessier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald working the head with strikes.
McDonald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tessier being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Tessier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tessier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T2#
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tessier keeping hold of McDonald 's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tessier is pressing down on McDonald 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald passes into half guard.
McDonald working over Tessier with some ground and pound. Tessier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tessier trying to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
Tessier tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
Tessier wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tessier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tessier regains half guard.#T4#
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to stall here but Tessier recovers full guard.
McDonald pushes down on Tessier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessier tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessier throws out the jab.
Tessier motions for McDonald to come forward. Tessier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Tessier as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tessier misses.
McDonald jabs at Tessier's body.
Tessier misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Tessier.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Tessier moved out of range nicely.
Tessier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tessier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and McDonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tessier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
McDonald prevents a body shot from Tessier.
McDonald lands a left hand.
Tessier lands a shot to the body.
Tessier throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from McDonald .
McDonald has Tessier pushed against the cage.
Tessier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald 's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Tessier gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Tessier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald .
McDonald works on Tessier's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Tessier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tessier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tessier struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald .
Nice elbow from Tessier. #T3#
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tessier misses with some punches.
Tessier lands a knee to the head.
Tessier swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tessier gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Tessier stops a takedown attempt from McDonald .
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tessier digs a right hand underneath McDonald 's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Tessier scores with a shoulder strike.
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Tessier.
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald gets through Tessier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Tessier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tessier working aggressively here.
McDonald pushes Tessier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald 's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tessier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Our winner, Cletus McDonald , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Jodson vs Y.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Tessier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tessier misses with a hook.
Abel is looking for a counter combo.
Tessier lands a leg kick that knocks Abel off balance momentarily.
Abel moves out of range of the leg kick from Tessier.
Abel avoids the head kick by Tessier.
Abel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tessier.
Tessier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
Abel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tessier is out of range and Abel settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel misses with a hook.#TD2#
Abel gets caught flat footed, as Tessier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abel is looking to stand back up but Tessier counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Abel. #REVR#
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!
Tessier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Tessier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tessier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abel is trying to stand up here but Tessier is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Tessier seems to be looking for submissions.
Abel is trying to stand.
Tessier thows a huge punch but Abel dodges it nicely.
Abel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tessier. #SUB2#
Tessier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tessier.
Tessier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Tessier is trying to work for a kimura but Abel is defending well.
Tessier thows a huge punch but Abel dodges it nicely.
Tessier throwing shots but Abel is blocking nicely.
Abel is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Tessier seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tessier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abel is just riding it out for now. Tessier eventually gives up the hold.
Abel wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Tessier seems to be looking for submissions.
Abel is trying is best to control the position here.
Abel looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Abel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tessier to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Abel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tessier is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tessier presses Abel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tessier is looking to control Abel's arms but Abel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tessier has his back to the cage.
Tessier misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Tessier gets control of Abel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tessier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Abel is looking to stand up but Tessier won't let him. #SUB2#
Tessier has his foot on Abel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abel works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Abel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tessier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abel tries to avoid it but Tessier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abel to the ground. Abel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Abel misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tessier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tessier's head.
Abel misses with an uppercut. Tessier saw that one coming.
Tessier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abel lands with a cross.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abel keeps the fight on the outside.
As Tessier backs away, Abel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tessier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tessier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Tessier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tessier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tessier blocks a head kick by Abel.
Tessier cracks Abel with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Abel's head coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tessier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tessier shoots for a double leg takedown but Abel sprawls well. He's pushed Tessier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel lands a really nice looking cross but Tessier seems unphased.
Tessier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tessier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel is looking to score with low kicks.
Tessier raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Tessier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Tessier. Beautiful body shot.
Abel checks a low kick from Tessier.#T1##TD2#
Tessier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tessier is in Abel's guard.
Tessier throws a strike but Abel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nick Tessier has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tessier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tessier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Abel escapes and throws Tessier's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Abel decides to stand back up. Abel steps back and let's Tessier get back to his feet.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel throws a front kick aimed at Tessier's knee but Tessier avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abel.
Tessier throws a body kick that misses
letting Abel counter with a right hand.
Abel cracks a nice hook into Tessier's ribs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel lunges at Tessier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tessier's hand.
Abel connects with an inside leg kick.
Abel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tessier lands an overhand right.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abel throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Tessier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abel won't be happy with that.
Tessier working the ground and pound but Abel is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tessier is trying to get an arm triangle but Abel is defending well.
Abel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tessier is controlling him well.
Abel wants to control but Tessier postures up.
Abel is pushing Tessier's head away, looking to escape. Tessier manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Tessier throws an elbow but Abel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Abel is pushing Tessier's head away, looking to escape. Tessier manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Tessier tries for a kimura but Abel is defending well. #SUB2#
Tessier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abel is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tessier is trying to get an arm triangle but Abel is defending well. #SUB2#
Tessier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Abel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tessier looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Abel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tessier on the side of the head.
Tessier misses with a kick to the body.
Abel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abel throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
Tessier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tessier defending well as Abel loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tessier throws an off balance right hand
and Abel counters with a three punch combo that has Tessier backing up. Tessier nods at Abel to acknowledge the strikes.
Tessier lands with a good body shot.
Tessier 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.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tessier tries to move into range but Abel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abel connects with a crisp jab.
Tessier scores with the left hand. Abel knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Tessier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Abel counters with a head kick that drops Tessier to the mat! Tessier scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Tessier is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier is looking to clinch but Abel is avoiding it.
Tessier is still on wobbly legs! Can Abel finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Abel throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Tessier is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Ahma vs Vasquez
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Sheven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Tessier.
Tessier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tessier - that will leave a mark!
Tessier throws a low kick but Sheven moves out of range easily. #KD#
A big head kick from Tessier and Sheven is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#
Sheven is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sharven Sheven has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheven is still in real trouble! Can Tessier finish him?
Tessier 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.
Tessier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sheven's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
After winning the bout, Nick Tessier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sexyama.
A quick step to the side and Tessier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tessier throws the kick towards the body but Sexyama avoids it.
Sexyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tessier misses with a looping left.
Tessier ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
And Tessier counters with a quick kick to the body but Sexyama blocks it.
Tessier scores with a leg kick.
Sexyama looks to land a right hand but Tessier moved out of range.
Tessier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tessier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sexyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Tessier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sexyama misses with a wild combination.
Tessier thows a body kick. Sexyama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tessier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Tessier. Sexyama does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sexyama throws a one two combo.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Tessier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
A jab from Tessier does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Tessier.
Sexyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tessier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sexyama tries to move into range but Tessier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Tessier's shoulder, as Tessier tries to avoid the shot.
Sexyama is looking to score with low kicks.
Sexyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sexyama swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tessier to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sexyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sexyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tessier counters with an outside leg kick.
Tessier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sexyama misses with a hook
and Tessier counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Tessier misses with a straight left.
Sexyama 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.
Tessier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tessier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sexyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Tessier counters with a body kick that stops Sexyama in his tracks momentarily.
Tessier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tessier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sexyama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sexyama looks winded!#CL#
Tessier clinches.
Sexyama wants a takedown.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sexyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tessier is defending well for now.
Sexyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Tessier.
Tessier tries to work over Sexyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Tessier.
A right handed body shot lands from Tessier.
Tessier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tessier working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Tessier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sexyama stalling in the clinch but Tessier improves position.
Tessier lands with a right to the head.
Tessier digs a right hand underneath Sexyama's ribcage. Sexyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD#
Tessier lands a big uppercut and Sexyama is down! He's in big trouble - Tessier follows him to the mat! #ROC#
Sexyama is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sexyama is still in real trouble! Can Tessier finish him?#SUB#
Tessier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sexyama sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tessier is trying to control. Sexyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Tessier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sexyama gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sexyama defending well though. #T4##SUB#
Tessier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sexyama still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sexyama has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tessier regains half guard.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Sexyama has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.
Sexyama is trying to control. Tessier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tessier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sexyama pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sexyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tessier tries to clinch up.
Tessier scores with a shot to the body.
Tessier is looking to clinch but Sexyama is avoiding it.
Tessier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sexyama.
Tessier doesn't manage to clinch there - Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama 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.
Tessier looks to land a body kick but Sexyama moved away.
Tessier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sexyama.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Nick Tessier is winning the standup battle so far.
Tessier scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Sexyama's leg. Sexyama is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Tessier avoids the body shot from Sexyama.
Tessier tries to clinch but Sexyama is having none of it. #TD2#
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Tessier looking for a guillotine here but Sexyama defends easily.
#SUB#
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sexyama defends it easily.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sexyama trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sexyama's guard. #REVR##T2#
Sexyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving.
Tessier is pushing down on Sexyama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sexyama is fighting to maintain full guard but Tessier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tessier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tessier moves nicely into side control.
Tessier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sexyama down.
Tessier working the ground and pound but Sexyama is defending the strikes.
Tessier landing strikes.
Nick Tessier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama is not content to let Tessier control the position. #T3#
Tessier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tessier wants to control but Sexyama is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tessier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tessier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sexyama, who protects the arm well.
Sexyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tessier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tessier 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.#SUB#
Tessier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sexyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tessier. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
Sexyama is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tessier trying to control from Sexyama's half guard. Sexyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama'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#
Tessier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Tessier closes the distance and pushes Sexyama back into the cage.
Tessier can't find room to land a body shot as Sexyama controls the action.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sexyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sexyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sexyama prevents a body shot from Tessier.
Sexyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tessier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexyama has had enough of the clinch but Tessier keeps him there for the moment.
Sexyama is working for takedown but Tessier is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tessier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sexyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tessier lands an uppercut.
Tessier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tessier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Tessier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards.
A short left from Tessier. #KD#
Tessier lands a big elbow that sends Sexyama down! Sexyama recovers to guard.
Tessier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tessier loads up on a big left hand. Sexyama felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tessier looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sexyama can't hide his disappointment, as Tessier celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
An out of breath Nick Tessier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC XS1: Murhaa vs Crosby
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessier throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tessier with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
A left lands for Diaz.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tessier dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Tessier's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Tessier backing up. Tessier nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz defending well as Tessier loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier wants to clinch.
Tessier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tessier lands a right hook to the body.
Tessier moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.#T1#
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Tessier.
Tessier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tessier connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tessier on the side of the head.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Tessier.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Tessier takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Tessier fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niko Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
Tessier shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.#T2#
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessier lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Tessier takes one to the side of the head.
Tessier swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to Tessier's midsection.
A low kick from Tessier misses
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tessier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Tessier settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier checks a low kick from Diaz.
Tessier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tessier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Tessier has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD#
Diaz cracks Tessier with a big right hand and Tessier goes down!#ROC#
Tessier is rocked!
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tessier is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Tessier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tessier can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tessier to see if he's OK.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz works to advance to full mount. Tessier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tessier's face.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tessier tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz moves to the back.
Tessier seems to have recovered his senses.
Tessier tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Diaz has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Tessier manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz wants to stand up but Tessier is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Tessier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessier can do to turn this around?
Tessier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tessier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tessier slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Tessier feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Good shot there by Diaz.#T1#
Tessier shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tessier throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Tessier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tessier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tessier lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Tessier shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Tessier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
#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!
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Tessier counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Tessier manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Tessier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Tessier keeps him under control.
Tessier thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Tessier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz won't allow Tessier to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Tessier.
#T3#
Tessier is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Tessier.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niko Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tessier to get the leverage.
Tessier throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is not content to let Tessier control the position.
Diaz wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tessier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tessier wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz trying to control but Tessier postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Niko Diaz 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tessier scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tessier eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tessier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tessier feints a counter leg kick.
Tessier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tessier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Tessier rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tessier controls his hands.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Tessier's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Tessier blocks with his arms.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Tessier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tessiers head.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tessier avoids it.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Tessier.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Tessier wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Niko Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
Tessier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Tessier throws an elbow that misses.
Tessier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Tessier.
Tessier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Tessier counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Tessier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tessier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Tessier misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Tessier looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Tessier drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Tessier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tessier from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Tessier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tessier works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Tessier throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Tessier throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tessier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Tessier keeps moving.
Diaz passes Tessier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tessier trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Tessier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Tessier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessier is trying to control but can't.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
Event:
TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessier shoots for a double leg takedown but Krause sprawls well. He's pushed Tessier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Krause.
Krause moves out of range of the body kick.
Krause lands with an overhand left.
Krause connects with a solid leg kick.
Krause lands a jab to the head.
Krause connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tessier.
Tessier slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Tessier misses.
Krause scoring well with a low kick there.
Tessier throws a leg kick but Krause sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tessier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krause counters with a nice 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!
A nice combination there by Tessier.
#CUT#
It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.#TD#
Tessier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tessier 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.
Krause desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tessier is stalling here. Krause is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tessier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Krause has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
An elbow from Krause crashes against the mat.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tessier manages to get back to half guard.
Krause prevents Tessier from improving his position.#SUB#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Tessier is defending well.
Tessier wants to improve his position but Krause is controlling well.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tessier trying to keep a closed guard but Krause is proving a slippery customer.
Krause really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tessier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Krause trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier looking to control.
#SUB#
Tessier looking for a guillotine here but Krause defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Tessier working for a triangle but Krause defends it easily.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Krause pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tessier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krause told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tessier keeping full guard, as Krause tries to pass.
Tessier wants to hit a switch here but Krause passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tessier there!
Tessier is desperately trying to improve his position but Krause has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaine Krause will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
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#
A head kick misses from Tessier.
Krause lands with a right hand. #TD#
Tessier gets the takedown into side control.
Krause tries to buck Tessier off but Tessier is having none of it.
Tessier tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krause's legs. #SUB#
Tessier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Krause rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tessier's guard! Nice work there by Krause! #SUB#
Tessier looking for subs off his back but Krause has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.
Tessier is trying to control but Krause passes into side control!
#T1#
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
Krause is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krause's best efforts.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krause is taking a breather. Tessier 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.
Tessier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krause's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krause's back!#SUB#
Tessier is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Krause defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Krause is in bad spot here.
Tessier missing with strikes from the back.
Tessier is trying to stick to Krause's back but Krause is turning into Tessier. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tessier's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krause.#SUB#
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Krause pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tessier working for a triangle but Krause defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tessier is looking for a triangle here but Krause uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tessier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krause's best efforts.
Nick Tessier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tessier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krause engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krause wants to control from the top but Tessier keeps moving.
Tessier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaine Krause will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tessier checks a leg kick.
Krause throws a leg kick which misses Tessier's front leg but catches the back leg as Tessier tries to avoid it.
Krause turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krause lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tessier's sensitive parts.
Krause throws a leg kick
and Tessier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tessier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krause throws a low kick, looking for Tessier's leg but Tessier calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Krause.
Tessier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krause misses with a few strikes there.
Krause blocks the body kick.
Tessier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaine Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tessier drives through with a takedown into Krause's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessier postures up in Krause's guard and throws a big left but Krause blocks it.
Tessier postures up in Krause's guard and throws a big left but Krause blocks it.
Krause looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Krause looking to control.
#SUB#
Tessier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krause dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tessier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tessier is trying to control the position but Krause postures up.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Tessier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tessier wants to sweep here but Krause controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Krause stays in close to Tessier's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Krause pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tessier has an active guard here but Krause has managed to pass into half guard.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tessier won't allow Krause to pass to mount.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working. #SUB#
Tessier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krause pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krause.
Tessier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krause connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tessier lands a nice shot to the body.
Tessier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krause misses with a low kick.
Krause misses with a looping right.
Tessier goes for a double leg but Krause avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krause continues to drive forward.
Tessier tries to move into range but Krause moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tessier digs a good body shot into Krause's ribs.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt - Krause sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Krause.
Krause uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaine Krause comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krause 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaine Krause!
An out of breath Kaine Krause thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TGC 71: Birthday Bashing 2
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nieche with a hook.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Nieche.
Tessier has his takedown stuffed
and Nieche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tessier, as that shot connected.
Tessier 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.
Nieche connects with a looping right hand.
Nieche misses with a looping right.
Tessier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Nieche releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tessier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tessier delivers a nice body kick.
Nieche stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tessier with a poor takedown
and Nieche counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nieche lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Tessier is rocked!
Tessier walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Nieche swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Friedrich Nieche!
Friedrich Nieche seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TGC Crucible 26
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back to recover.
Tessier throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Tessier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tessier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Tessier counters with a single leg into guard. Papadopoulos didn't expect that. #ES#
Papadopoulos has his feet on Tessier's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Tessier tries to counter it with a takedown but Papadopoulos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Tessier right on the button with a cross.
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tessier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tessier takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Papadopoulos darts in and clinches Tessier up against the cage.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tessier. #CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Tessier works on Papadopoulos's body with a couple of short punches.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Tessier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tessier misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Tessier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tessier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Tessier blocks it.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tessier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tessier on the inside.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tessier throws an elbow but misses.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Tessier.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos avoids the elbow strike from Tessier, against the cage.
A short left from Tessier.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a shot to the body.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier. #BC2#
Tessier manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Papadopoulos drives through and clinches with Tessier against the cage.
Papadopoulos pushes Tessier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier wants to take the fight to the mat but Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Tessier misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Tessier blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tessier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tessier blocks an uppercut.
Tessier misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tessier.
Papadopoulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Tessier looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
Tessier prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tessier lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessier can do to turn this around?
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessier connects with a leg kick. Papadopoulos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Tessier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papadopoulos is looking to wear down Tessier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tessier throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Tessier looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos jabs Tessier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Papadopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tessier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow. #T1#
Tessier throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tessier.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Tessier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tessier's gas tank.
Tessier is breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Tessier is rocked!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tessier is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Tessier tries to land knees in the clinch but Papadopoulos avoids the damage to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tessier.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tessier with a big uppercut! Tessier tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tessier to the mat! Tessier covers up and Papadopoulos unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Avraam Papadopoulos!
A very excited looking Avraam Papadopoulos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TGC Crucible 22
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Braga misses with a body kick.
Tessier scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Tessier misses.
Braga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tessier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Braga misses its target.
Braga looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tessier 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 Braga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
Braga lands a leg kick that knocks Tessier off balance momentarily.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga misses with a kick to the body.
Braga checks a low kick from Tessier.
Braga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Braga's leg. Braga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tessier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Braga.
Braga digs a good hook to Tessier's body.
#TD2#
Tessier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Braga did well to prevent Tessier getting side control.#T1##SUB2#
Tessier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tessier is trying to work for a kimura but Braga is defending well.
Braga gets back to full guard.
Tessier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braga is keeping the position for now.
Tessier is fighting to break Braga's control of his arms but Braga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tessier tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Braga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tessier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tessier trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga is controlling Tessier's posture.
Braga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Tessier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Tessier from controlling successfully.
Braga trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Braga seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braga is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tessier wants to sweep here but Braga controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tessier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braga 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. #T4##SUB2#
Tessier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga 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.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Tessier is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Braga avoids the head kick by Tessier.
Tessier misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Tessier scores with a takedown into Braga's guard.
Tessier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Braga managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tessier.
Braga struggling a bit here.
Braga tries to bench press Tessier off him but Tessier keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tessier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braga, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Tessier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Braga controlling the position for now.
Tessier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tessier trying to control the action but Braga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura but Braga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tessier to get the leverage.
Braga wants to get back to full guard.
Braga is staying active underneath Tessier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Tessier 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.
Braga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tessier not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tessier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Braga sees it coming and defends easily.
Braga is controlling Tessier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tessier thows a huge punch but Braga dodges it nicely.
Braga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braga holds on and takes a little breather.
Tessier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tessier wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tessier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Braga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tessier's calf.
Tessier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braga throws the kick towards the body but Tessier avoids it.
Tessier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Braga defends it well.#TD2#
Tessier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tessier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Braga managing to control the position.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Tessier tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Braga controlling Tessier's posture.
Tessier wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
Tessier trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tessier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braga pulls Tessier in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tessier dives in and scores a takedown into Braga's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Braga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Braga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tessier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Tessier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tessier showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Tessier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braga is just riding it out for now. Tessier eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is concentrating on defense, preventing Tessier from advancing position. #T1#
Braga manages to get to full guard.
Tessier is fighting to break Braga's control of his arms but Braga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tessier scoring with some ground and pound.
Braga 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.
Tessier is fighting to break Braga's control of his arms but Braga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Braga'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.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Braga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.
Braga trying to control the action but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier is letting Braga control him for a moment.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
Nick Tessier has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Braga advances nicely into full mount.
Tessier prevents Braga from taking his back.
Tessier is desperately trying to improve his position but Braga has a good base and remains in mount.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Tessier is trying to escape the mount.
Nick Tessier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Braga avoids the attempt from Tessier to control.
Tessier can't escape the position.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tessier tries to lock up and control but Braga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga controlling the pace for now.
Tessier 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Braga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tessier 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessier throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Tessier avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tessier.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Tessier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt - Partio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Tessier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tessier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Partio throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
It looked like Tessier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Partio misses.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio works over Tessier's head and body with a nice combination.
Tessier 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.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tessier.#T1#
Tessier wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tessier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Tessier avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Tessier.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Tessier attempts a counter takedown but Partio avoids it well and moves away.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Polliisi Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Tessier is looking to clinch.
Partio 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.
Partio checks a low kick from Tessier.
Partio cracks Tessier with a good jab.
Tessier misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a one-two to the body.
Tessier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tessier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Partio. #T2#
Tessier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Tessier moves out of range easily.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Tessier gets the takedown into side control.
Partio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio avoids the strikes from Tessier. #ES2#
Tessier has his opponent's back but Partio is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tessier.
Tessier avoids the head kick by Partio.
And Tessier counters with a quick kick to the body but Partio blocks it.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio scores with a nice right hand.
Tessier scores with a spinning back kick!
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Tessier closes the distance and clinches up with Partio, looking for a takedown. Tessier pushes Partio against the cage but Partio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Partio throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tessier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Tessier has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Tessier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tessier.
Partio checks a low kick from Tessier.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Tessier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tessier.
Partio scores with a jab.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Tessier is rocked!
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier wants to stay close but Partio steps back to make room for something. Tessier seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Partio and Tessier drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Polliisi Partio!
Polliisi Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TGC Crucible 16
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Livity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tessier lands a nice shot that snaps Livity's head back.
Livity throws a jab when Tessier was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Livity. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson Livity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Livity misses.
Tessier wants to clinch up but Livity keeps it at a distance.
Tessier connects with a solid leg kick.
Livity blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Livity has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Livity throws a leg kick but Tessier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tessier flicks out a counter leg kick but Livity steps away.#CL2#
Tessier has Livity up against the cage in a clinch.
Livity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessier misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity swings wildly with an uppercut but Tessier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tessier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Livity's brow.
Livity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Livity is trying to drag Tessier to the mat but Tessier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Livity is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tessier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Livity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Livity is looking to control Tessier's arms but Tessier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Livity has his back to the cage.
Tessier lands a left hand.
Tessier scores with a shot to the side of Livity's head.
Tessier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tessier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tessier works on Livity's body with a couple of short punches.
Tessier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Livity managing to block the knees to the body from Tessier.
Tessier lands an elbow just above Livity 's eye.
Livity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tessier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tessier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Livity backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Livity tries for a takedown but Tessier manages to get underhooks.
Livity is working Tessier over against the cage.#T2#
Tessier is leaning against Livity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tessier lands a right hand.
Tessier can't find room to land a body shot as Livity controls the action.
#TD2#
Tessier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Livity regains guard.
Tessier trying to control but Livity is working from the bottom.
Tessier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tessier trying to control but Livity is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tessier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Livity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tessier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tessier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tessier wants to control from the top but Livity keeps moving.
Tessier tries to free his leg and advance position but Livity is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tessier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tessier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tessier wants to pass the guard but Livity is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tessier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Livity looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Livity looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Livity! #REVR#
Livity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working. #T4#
Tessier struggling a bit here.
Tessier is looking for a sweep.
Tessier wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Tessier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Livity is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tessier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tessier tries to buck Livity off but Livity is having none of it.#SUB#
Livity wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tessier, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Livity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tessier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tessier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Livity scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tessier slips a jab from Livity.
Livity throws a lazy right hand but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Livity tries to land a leg kick but Tessier saw it coming and moves away.
Tessier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tessier looks to land a body kick but Livity moved away.
Livity dips to his left and cracks Tessier with an uppercut!
Livity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Livity misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Livity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tessier.
Tessier throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessier slips under a jab from Livity.
Tessier feints a counter leg kick.
Livity throws a body punch but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tessier scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Tessier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Livity sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Livity throws a right and a left that Tessier avoids nicely.
Tessier scores with a punch to the head.
Livity throws a hook to the side of Tessier's head but Tessier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tessier avoids the body shot from Livity.
Tessier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Livity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tessier slips a jab and a cross from Livity.
Tessier looks to throw the jab but Livity is out of range.
Livity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tessier.
Jackson Livity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tessier takes a swing at Livity's ribcage but misses.
Livity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Livity throws a series of punches but Tessier avoids them all with ease.
Tessier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Tessier dodges the punch combination from Livity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Livity misses with an uppercut.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier lands a nice shot to the body.
Livity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tessier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tessier.
Livity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Livity lands with a nice combination. Tessier backs away looking to recover.
Livity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Livity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Livity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tessier takes one to the chin there.
Tessier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Tessier throws a push kick but Livity slaps the foot to one side.
Tessier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses.
Tessier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tessier walks into a stiff left hand from Livity.
Tessier is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson Livity is winning the standup battle so far.
Tessier dodges the punch combination from Livity.
A right-left combo lands from Livity.
Tessier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Livity as he avoids it easily.
Tessier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Livity defends it nicely.
Jackson Livity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
Tessier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tessier misses with a low kick.#T4#
Livity misses with a few strikes there.
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Livity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tessier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Livity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tessier tries to clinch up but Livity circles away and keeps his distance.
Livity went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Livity swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Livity. That did some damage!
Livity throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tessier throws a body kick that misses.
Livity fails to land with a series of punches.
Livity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Livity misses with a few strikes there.
Livity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessier tried to score with a low kick but Livity checks it.
Crunch! Tessier slams his shin into Livity's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tessier tries to clinch but Livity is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tessier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tessier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Livity. That did some damage!
Tessier keeps Livity at a distance using the push kick.
Livity fails to land with a series of punches.
Tessier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tessier throws a solid leg kick but Livity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tessier.
Livity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tessier and sends Livity crashing to the mat! Tessier follows him down to the mat - Livity regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Livity is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oh Livity is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier is looking to take a break and control but Livity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Tessier connects with a nice short shot to Livity's temple. #SUB2#
Tessier wants to work for an arm triangle but Livity is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tessier lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Livity! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tessier jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
A very excited looking Nick Tessier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#28 Brah vs Dee II
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dar is defended easily by Tessier.
Tessier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body kick from Tessier.#CL2#
Tessier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tessier gets through Dar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tessier lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tessier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tessier leaves Dar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tessier lands a nice shot to the body.
Dar is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tessier scoring well with a low kick there.
Dar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tessier throws a powerful right kick. Dar tried to block low but the kick was high! Dar was taken right off of his feet! Tessier jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Tessier!
Our winner, Nick Tessier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#26 CARTER vs. ASKREN II
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tasker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tessier is refusing to be controlled, as Tasker sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tasker is trying for a kimura here. Tessier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tasker wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Tasker!
Dan Tasker very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#23 CARTER vs. AGAPOV
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones's coach down at Nuclear Physiques was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tessier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tessier backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tessier avoids them all with ease.
JaMaine Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Tessier.
Tessier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
We've been hearing reports that Tessier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones cracks Tessier with an open hand slap.
Tessier lands with a shot to the body.
Tessier scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tessier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tessier quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tessier throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Tessier drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Tessier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.#T1#
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Tessier has double underhooks.
Tessier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #CUT#
It looks like JaMaine Jones has been cut.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tessier lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Tessier.
Tessier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tessier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tessier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Tessier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tessier controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tessier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tessier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Tessier gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tessier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tessier blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Tessier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Tessier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tessier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tessier passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Tessier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Tessier throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tessier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Tessier has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tessier regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Tessier is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Tessier has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#19 DALI vs. BARAKUS
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tessier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz misses with the body kick
and Tessier counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tessier. That's going to slow Diaz down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tessier.
A slow jab from Tessier misses its intended target.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Diaz moves forwards but Tessier connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Tessier clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tessier 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tessier walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Tessier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Tessier has managed to clinch.
Tessier can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tessier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Tessier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier lands a shoulder strike.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tessier just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tessier. #T2#
Tessier tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tessier. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Tessier lands a big right hand that drops Diaz! The killer instinct kicks in and Tessier finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tessier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pinakamalupet fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Tessier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tessier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinakamalupet counters with a left and a right that stings Tessier.
Tessier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pinakamalupet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tessier throws a looping overhand right but Pinakamalupet ducks down to avoid it.
Pinakamalupet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pinakamalupet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinakamalupet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Nice combo by Pinakamalupet! Oh, that's hurt him - Tessier falls to the canvas and Pinakamalupet follows him into side control. #ROC#
Tessier is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Pinakamalupet decides to stand back up. Pinakamalupet steps back and let's Tessier get back to his feet.
Tessier is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinakamalupet finish him?
Pepeng Pinakamalupet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinakamalupet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pinakamalupet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tessier seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinakamalupet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinakamalupet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessier. Pinakamalupet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinakamalupet scores with a one two! Tessier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pinakamalupet looks to land a left hand but Tessier moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Tessier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinakamalupet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinakamalupet scores with a three punch combo!
Pinakamalupet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinakamalupet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tessier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Pinakamalupet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tessier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinakamalupet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinakamalupet looks to land a combination but Tessier avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Pinakamalupet. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Tessier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tessier. Pinakamalupet shrugs it off though.
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!
Pinakamalupet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tessier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tessier punishes Pinakamalupet's body with a nice straight punch.
Pinakamalupet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessier.
Jab, jab by Pinakamalupet - just one landing. #T2#
A left lands for Tessier.
Tessier throws a head kick but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tessier lands with a cross.
Tessier swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinakamalupet.
Tessier connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessier. Pinakamalupet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinakamalupet looks to land a combination but Tessier avoids it well.
Tessier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Tessier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tessier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet blocks a head kick by Tessier.
Pinakamalupet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinakamalupet misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Pinakamalupet lands with a right that hurts Tessier. Tessier looks to clinch but Pinakamalupet throws a short knee that drops Tessier. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
Pepeng Pinakamalupet took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to Thank my Sponsors Vikai Gear and Aspire clothing. Thank you Guys! Looking forward for a good shot again.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Tessier throws a body kick that misses
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Tessier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tessier misses with an uppercut.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva jabs at Tessier's body.
Tessier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tessier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tessier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Tessier jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tessier just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva blocks a head kick by Tessier.
Silva lands a head kick!
Tessier tries to land a body kick
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Tessier misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Tessier misses the target.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Tessier counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Tessier misses with a head kick.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Tessier misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Silva lands.
Tessier takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessier. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tessier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tessier connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Silva misses with a hook.
Tessier throws a quick counter head kick but Silva was just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Tessier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Tessier throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Tessier backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Tessier manages to avoid it all.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tessier's head.
Silva moves out of range as Tessier strikes.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Tessier moves out of range easily.
Silva walks into a left hand. #T3#
Tessier throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva throws a fast counter high kick but Tessier manages to duck under it in time.
Tessier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Tessier throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
A cross from Tessier lands.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessier throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Tessier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tessier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tessier connects with a body shot.
Tessier thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Silva looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Tessier sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Tessier avoids it this time.#T4#
Tessier throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A low kick from Tessier is predictable there
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Tessier misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Tessier misses with a straight left.
Tessier loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Tessier scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tessier tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Silva avoids the body shot from Tessier.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ander Silva 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#
Silva blocks a head kick by Tessier.
Tessier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ander Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tessier misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Tessier moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Tessier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva moves out of range as Tessier throws a body kick.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the body from Tessier misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tessier throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tessier.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tessier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tessier. Tessier obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tessier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Tessier misses #CL2#
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva has Tessier pressed against the cage, preventing Tessier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tessier backwards. #T2#
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tessier throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Tessier is rocked!
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tessier - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Silva, and another! Tessier is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ander Silva!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
