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Event:
CPFC 3 - Cooke vs Boaler
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teixeira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body. Teixeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teixeira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.#CUT#It looks like Neda Teixeira has been cut.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira throws a counter combo.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Gustafsson drops Teixeira with a beautiful combination! Teixeira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gustafsson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Teixeira is rocked!#T1#
Gustafsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teixeira. Teixeira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teixeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teixeira seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Gustafsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gustafsson.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
Teixeira shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gustafsson lands with a right hand.
Gustafsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Teixeira moves forwards but Gustafsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Gustafsson lands a left and a right that send Teixeira crashing to the mat, dazed. Gustafsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira unleashes a big counter combination but Gustafsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.#T2#
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson wants to clinch
and Teixeira counters with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Gustafsson.
Teixeira tries to move into range but Gustafsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Gustafsson misses its intended target.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
And Teixeira responds with a good body kick, but Gustafsson manages to step out the way in time.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ymir Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
Teixeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Teixeira lands with a slapping head kick.
Teixeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Gustafsson throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Teixeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Gustafsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gustafsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teixeira counters with a low kick, right behind Gustafsson 's knee.
A head kick from Teixeira lands but Gustafsson takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ymir Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neda Teixeira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Teixeira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Teixeira is in Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson lands an upkick as Teixeira stands over him.
Teixeira advances position into side control!
Gustafsson is trying to control Teixeira's posture but Teixeira avoids it.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson tries to bench press Teixeira off him but Teixeira keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Teixeira stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Teixeira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Teixeira is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Teixeira.
Teixeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustafsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gustafsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gustafsson.
Ymir Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafsson as he connects with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Teixeira moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson throws out a loose jab but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira throws a counter combo.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Teixeira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teixeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a slapping head kick.
Teixeira lands a head kick!
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
#T4#
Teixeira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teixeira lands with a kick to the temple. Gustafsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teixeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neda Teixeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neda Teixeira'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the body
and Teixeira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gustafsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gustafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Gustafsson lands.
Teixeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Teixeira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafsson as he connects with a hook.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Teixeira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the head.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Teixeira moves away and avoids it.
Teixeira is looking for the big counter here.
Gustafsson throws a lazy right hand but Teixeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Teixeira.
Gustafsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Teixeira.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Teixeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson.
Ymir Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
Gustafsson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Teixeira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Teixeira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson pushes Teixeira off but Teixeira dives into side control.
#T3#
Teixeira is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gustafsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
More stalling from Teixeira.
Yet more stalling tactics from Teixeira.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustafsson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ymir Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ymir Gustafsson! |
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Event:
CPFC 1 - Hanson vs Tiili
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Gunnarsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Teixeira tries to buck Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson is having none of it.#SUB#
Gunnarsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira struggling a bit here.
Teixeira defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Gunnarsson is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teixeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunnarsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Teixeira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gunnarsson 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.
Teixeira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Teixeira wants to improve his position but Gunnarsson is controlling well.
Teixeira is concentrating on defense, preventing Gunnarsson from advancing position.
Teixeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teixeira managing to control the position.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Gunnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teixeira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
Teixeira is looking for the big counter here.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Teixeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Teixeira's belly button to the back.#TD#
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Teixeira throws Gunnarsson to one side and escapes!
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 head kick by Teixeira misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teixeira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Teixeira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira shows good takedown defense.
Teixeira throws a fast counter high kick but Gunnarsson manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
#CL#
Gunnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teixeira avoids the elbow strike from Gunnarsson, against the cage.
#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Teixeira gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson checks a low kick from Teixeira.
Gunnarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Gunnarsson darts in and clinches Teixeira up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teixeira circles away.
Teixeira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.#T1#
Gunnarsson scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Teixeira throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunnarsson closes the distance but Teixeira moves to the side
and Teixeira counters with a big head kick but Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teixeira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gunnarsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira is trying to control Gunnarsson's posture but Gunnarsson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gunnarsson scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Gunnarsson swings around for an armbar but Teixeira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but instead Teixeira has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teixeira in particular looking to stall.
Teixeira passes to side control.
Gunnarsson being controlled for a moment. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Gunnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnarsson strikes from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Teixeira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Teixeira controlling from mount.
Teixeira prevents Gunnarsson from getting the reversal.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teixeira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gunnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Teixeira takes Gunnarsson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gunnarsson is in trouble.
Teixeira has the hooks in. Gunnarsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Teixeira.
Gunnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Teixeira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet here but Teixeira is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gunnarsson's back.
Gunnarsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Teixeira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gunnarsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira wants to take Gunnarsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position but Teixeira isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunnarsson is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Teixeira.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Teixeira controlling from mount.
Teixeira prevents Gunnarsson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Teixeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Teixeira controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Teixeira trying to control the pace.
Neda Teixeira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neda Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Teixeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teixeira fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Zrelak jumps guard.
Teixeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zrelak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zrelak pulls Teixeira in close to prevent any damage.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Zrelak pulls Teixeira in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Zrelak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zrelak manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Zrelak's guard.
Zrelak has his hands on Teixeira's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Teixeira trying to move into half guard but instead Zrelak has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Zrelak trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zrelak tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard.
Zrelak trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zrelak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zrelak defends well.#T2#
Teixeira wants to control but Zrelak passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Teixeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teixeira has hold of Zrelak's hands but Zrelak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Teixeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Teixeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zrelak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Teixeira!
Zrelak controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Zrelak gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Zrelak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teixeira sprawls well initially but Zrelak persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zrelak in particular looking to stall.
Zrelak is pressing down on Teixeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teixeira is holding on for now. #SU2#
Zrelak stands up and beckons Teixeira to join him on the feet.
Zrelak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira attempts a counter takedown but Zrelak avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Zrelak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Teixeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Zrelak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zrelak forces Teixeira back against the cage and clinches.
Teixeira blocks an elbow strike.
Teixeira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zrelak walks away with a smile on his face. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Zrelak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Teixeira was covering up waiting for the punch and Zrelak finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Teixeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zrelak is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrelak stays in close to Teixeira's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Zrelak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teixeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zrelak has managed to get both his arms back between Teixeira's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zrelak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Teixeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zrelak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zrelak 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.
Zrelak lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Teixeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zrelak 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. #SU2#
Teixeira is working an open guard so Zrelak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Zrelak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zrelak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Teixeira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3##SUB2#
Zrelak is trying to get an arm triangle but Teixeira is defending well.
Zrelak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zrelak advances to full mount.
Zrelak landing punches.
Zrelak breaks from Teixeira's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Teixeira tries to reverse the position but Zrelak maintains control.
Zrelak controlling the pace for now.
Zrelak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Teixeira hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teixeira is squirming around, avoiding Zrelak's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Zrelak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Teixeira has worked his arm free - good work by Teixeira!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Zrelak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zrelak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teixeira is trying to defend but Zrelak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pete Zrelak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teixeira wants to control but Zrelak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zrelak in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zrelak pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zrelak seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Zrelak winds up and cracks Teixeira with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Teixeira actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zrelak is trying to control the action in half guard but Teixeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep. Zrelak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zrelak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zrelak wants to take a breather but Teixeira is having none of it. #T2#
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#
Zrelak is working for a kimura but Teixeira is defending it quite comfortably.
Zrelak wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Zrelak gets the takedown into side control.
Teixeira wants to control but Zrelak postures up.
Zrelak cracks Teixeira with a big elbow.
Zrelak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrelak cracks Teixeira with a big elbow. #T3##SU2#
Zrelak decides to stand back up. Zrelak steps back and let's Teixeira get back to his feet.#CL2#
Zrelak has Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Zrelak gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zrelak trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Zrelak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.
Zrelak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teixeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Neda Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Zrelak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Zrelak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Zrelak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrelak 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Zrelak!
Pete Zrelak took some time post fight to say the following; 'Orgulhe-se das suas cicatrizes, elas provam sua força e capacidade de superação.'. |
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