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Event:
PSE 24
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
James throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tessin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tessin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James drops his hands momentarily and Tessin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Tessin scores with a decent looking hook.
Tessin misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Tessin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessin moves out of range as James strikes.
A jab from Tessin misses.
Tessin connects with a crisp jab.
Tessin throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Tessin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessin throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tessin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
James misses with a hook. Tessin ducked under it nicely.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws out a loose jab but Tessin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Tessin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and James counters with a crisp one two that drops Tessin! James thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tessin to his feet! Tessin is in big trouble!
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James connects with a right hand. Tessin shakes it off.
Tessin misses with a hook.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Tessin misses.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tessin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessin throws a big shot that misses.
James blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tessin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#T2#
Tessin scores with a nice head shot.
Tessin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tessin connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tessin scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Tessin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tessin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tessin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tessin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Tessin misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Tessin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Tessin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James slips a straight right by Tessin.
Tessin works the jab nicely.
Tessin throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tessin misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Tessin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tessin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessin throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tessin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James walks into a jab.
James misses with a double jab.
Tessin looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a head kick but Tessin moves out of range.
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!
Tessin scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Tessin throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessin throws a hook but James blocks it.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A left lands for Tessin.
Tessin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Tessin is rocked!
Tessin moves away from the strike by James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessin throws out the jab.
Tessin throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James throws a hook but Tessin blocks it.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessin.
Tessin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Tessin misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Tessin - just one landing.
James lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James clobbers Tessin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Tessin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Tessin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tessin throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessin.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tessin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Tessin misses.
Tessin connects with the punch.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Tessin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Tessin throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Tessin defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin misses with a body shot.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tessin scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Tessin.
An attempted straight right counter from Tessin misses the target.
James throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
James moves out of range as Tessin strikes.
Tessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tessin.
Tessin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tessin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a low kick, right behind Tessin 's knee.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Tessin.
Tessin misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and James counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tessin! James lets Tessin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Tessin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Randy Tessin's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tessin is holding his hands too far apart here. James throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tessin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jessie James!
Jessie James very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 25
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Yung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung slips a nice elbow through Tessin's hands, connecting with Tessin's forehead.
Yung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tessin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yung lands a nice short elbow.
Yung is nestled in close to Tessin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yung slips a nice elbow through Tessin's hands, connecting with Tessin's forehead.#SUB#
Tessin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tessin actively working from the bottom here.
Tessin has hold of Yung's hands but Yung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yung winds up and cracks Tessin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yung lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tessin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Yung jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chang Yung!
A victorious Chang Yung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 20
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tessin gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Tessin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tessin tries for a kimura but De Grozo is defending well. #SUB#
Tessin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Tessin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tessin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tessin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tessin swings around for an armbar but De Grozo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tessin's guard.#T1#
De Grozo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tessin's guard.
De Grozo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tessin looking for a triangle here. De Grozo is fighting it but it looks tight! Tessin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, De Grozo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Randy Tessin!
After winning the bout, Randy Tessin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Gladius #28
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Tessin.
Sonnen stuffs the takedown attempt from Tessin. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tessin misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control.
Tessin tries to bench press Sonnen off him but Sonnen keeps the position.
Tessin is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Tessin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen landing a few strikes.
Tessin tries to improve position but can't.
Tessin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonnen 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.
Tessin tries to improve position but can't.
Sonnen wants to stand but Tessin is controlling his arm.
Tessin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tessin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Sonnen is trying to control. Tessin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Tessin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tessin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sonnen lands a big elbow - Tessin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sonnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Chael Sonnen 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.
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Event:
Gladius #23
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Booth moves away from the strike by Tessin.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Tessin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Booth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tessin throws an off balance right hand
and Booth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Booth blocks a jab.#TD2#
Tessin dives in and scores a takedown into Booth's guard.
Tessin wants to control from the top but Booth keeps moving.
Tessin stops Booth from standing up.
Booth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Booth keeping full guard, as Tessin tries to pass.
Tessin is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tessin 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.
Tessin trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom. #T1#
Booth keeping full guard, as Tessin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tessin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tessin trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tessin drops back looking for a leg! Booth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Booth manages to kick Tessin off! Tessin jumps back into Booth's guard.
Tessin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tessin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tessin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Booth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tessin, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tessin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booth defends well.#SUB2#
Tessin is looking for a triangle but Booth pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tessin is looking for a triangle but Booth pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Tessin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booth defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tessin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Booth frees his head nicely. Oh but Tessin has switched to an armbar! Booth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Randy Tessin!
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Event:
Gladius Super Series 1
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Tessin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tessin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Tessin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessin moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Tessin feints the counter takedown.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin swinging wildly here.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Tessin scores with a body shot.
Austin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessin lands a jab to the nose.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessin.
Tessin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Austin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin slips under a jab from Tessin.#T1#
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Kyle Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tessin at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tessin misses the target.
Tessin misses with a straight left.
Austin slips under a jab.
Donk. Austin catches Tessin right on the button with a cross.
Austin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tessin off the cage and back into range.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessin.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Tessin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tessin looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Austin.
Austin misses the jab.
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!
Tessin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tessin misses with a looping left.
Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Austin misses with an uppercut. Tessin saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Austin. Beautiful body shot.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Austin throws a big shot that misses.
Tessin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tessin.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Tessin. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Tessin.
Tessin staying out of range there.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Tessin ducks down to avoid it.
Austin throws a hook but Tessin blocks it.
Tessin with the counter takedown but Austin avoids it easily.
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Tessin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin 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.
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Tessin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Tessin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Austin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tessin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Austin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tessin lets go of the hold and Austin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Tessin!
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Event:
Gladius #17
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kassim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kassim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kassim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessin looks to throw the jab but Kassim is out of range.
Tessin keeps the fight on the outside.
Tessin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kassim defends it well.
Tessin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kassim clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kassim.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kassim.
Kassim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tessin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kassim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kassim clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim scores with a shoulder strike.
Tessin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kassim lands a good knee to the midsection. Tessin won't want to take too many of those.
Tessin looks winded!
Kassim lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kassim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kassim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Kassim is pushing Tessin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kassim is struggling to control the position.
Tessin is trying to push Kassim away but Kassim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kassim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tessins head.
A short right from Kassim on the inside.
Tessin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cheikh Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Tessin.
Kassim slows down the pace here.
Kassim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kassim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tessin backwards.
Kassim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#KD#
Kassim drops Tessin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tessin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Tessin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Randy Tessin's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassim lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tessin to his knees! Kassim keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Kassim!
Cheikh Kassim retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cheikh Kassim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladius #12
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Vazzappo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Tessin throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Tessin throws a lazy right hand but Vazzappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Vazzappo closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo defending well as Tessin loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Vazzappo drives through and clinches with Tessin against the cage.
Vazzappo is stalling here.
#BC#
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tessin dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body. Tessin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vazzappo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Vazzappo has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Tessin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessin shoots in for a takedown but Vazzappo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Tessin gets tackled into the cage by Vazzappo. Vazzappo maintains the clinch.
Tessin tries for a takedown but Vazzappo manages to get underhooks.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Tessin.#BC#
Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.
Vazzappo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tessin's head backwards.
Tessin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Tessin ducks under and follows up with a left that Tessin also avoids with ease.#CL#
Vazzappo clinches up against the cage.
Tessin is looking for a takedown.
Tessin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vazzappo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tessin is trying to maintain a safe position but Vazzappo gets an underhook and turns Tessin into the cage.#BC2#
Tessin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vazzappo feints a jab promting Tessin to slip. Vazzappo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tessin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Vazzappo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Vazzappo lands.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessin throws out the jab.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Tessin moves out of range. #TD2#
Tessin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tessin lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tessin 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.
Tessin trying to control but Vazzappo is working from the bottom.
Tessin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Tessin wants to control from the top but Vazzappo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tessin drops back looking for a leg! Vazzappo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vazzappo manages to kick Tessin off! Tessin jumps back into Vazzappo's guard.
We've been informed that Tessin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tessin pushing down on Vazzappo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazzappo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vazzappo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Tessin is working for a kimura but Vazzappo is defending it quite comfortably.
Vazzappo wants to control but Tessin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tessin 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! Vazzappo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Tessin!
Tony Vazzappo spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh nooo! This is no good, man. No good!'.
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Event:
Gladius #8
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bergs slips under a jab from Tessin.
Bergs tries to bum rush Tessin with a series of wild strikes but Tessin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergs misses with a kick to the body.
Bergs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergs blocks a jab.
Bergs lands a nice looking body shot.
Tessin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergs.
Bergs lands with an overhand left.
Bergs stuffs the takedown attempt from Tessin. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergs lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Tessin misses with a left hand
and Bergs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergs looks to land a combination but Tessin avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergs connects with a nice looking jab.
Tessin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tessin defending well as Bergs loads up on a big left hand.
Bergs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tessin.
No joy there for Bergs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1##CL2#
Bergs rushes Tessin and presses him up against the cage.
Tessin tries to score a body lock takedown but Bergs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bergs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tessin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bergs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bergs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tessin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bergs swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Tessin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bergs tries to avoid it but Tessin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bergs to the ground. Bergs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tessin misses with a hook
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessin misses with a hook. Bergs ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bergs.
Bergs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tessin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tessin throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Bergs lands.
Bergs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tessin.
Bergs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessin shoots for a takedown but Bergs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bergs scores with a one two! Tessin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tessin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bergs.#T2#
Bergs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Bergs misses.
A big left from Tessin misses.
Bergs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Tessin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tessin showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bergs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bergs trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tessin is looking for a kimura but Bergs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tessin to get the leverage.
Bergs is looking to control Tessin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergs avoid being mounted?#T3#
Tessin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bergs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tessin seems to be working for a kimura but Bergs defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tessin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bergs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tessin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tessin is working for a kimura but Bergs is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tessin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bergs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Tessin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Tessin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bergs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tessin. #SUB#
Tessin seems to be working for a kimura but Bergs defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tessin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bergs has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tessin is trying to work for a kimura but Bergs is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Bergs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Tessin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bergs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bergs lands a nice hook to Tessin's body. Tessin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bergs connects with a body shot.
Tessin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tessin throws out a loose jab but Bergs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matty Bergs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tessin with a hook.
A slow jab from Tessin misses its intended target.
Bergs misses with a wild combination.
Bergs scores with a hook to the body. Tessin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bergs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tessin misses.
Bergs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergs throws a right and a left that Tessin avoids nicely.
Bergs ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Bergs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bergs with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Tessin misses its intended target. #T1#
Tessin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bergs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergs stuffs the takedown attempt from Tessin. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Bergs.
Bergs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Tessin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tessin 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#
Tessin is trying to work for a kimura but Bergs is defending well.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessin trying to pass the guard but Bergs defending well. #SUB#
Tessin is working for a submission of some sort.
Bergs is looking for a sweep. Tessin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tessin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Tessin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bergs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Randy Tessin!
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Event:
Gladius #3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessin lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tessin.
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack is controlling Tessin's posture.
Tessin preventing the sweep.
Tessin 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.
Tessin trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Tessin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessin is looking to pass into half guard but Jack pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jack is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Jack won't allow Tessin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tessin pushes a forearm under Jack's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jack is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Tessin!
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