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Event:
IXF LII
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
West sizes up Telheiras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.
Telheiras thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Telheiras.
Telheiras staying out of range there.
Telheiras looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
West dodges the punch combination from Telheiras.
West is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Telheiras misses with a series of wild punches.
Telheiras moves away from the strike by West.
West missing with a left hand there. Telheiras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Telheiras's shoulder, as Telheiras tries to avoid the shot.
Telheiras appears to be looking for a big counter.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
West misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Telheiras. Those never looked like landing.
West lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Telheiras misses with the combination.
Telheiras misses with the combination.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telheiras. #CL#
Telheiras forces West back against the cage and clinches.
West is trying to break the clinch but Telheiras has him pressed against the cage.
West wants to break free but Telheiras has control.
West wants to break free but Telheiras has control.
#TD#
Telheiras ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Telheiras no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
West gets to his feet. Telheiras looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Telheiras misses with a hook
and West scores with a counter punch that sends Telheiras to the canvas! West smells blood - he's punishing Telheiras with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Telheiras has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny West!
Benny West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Telheiras throws a right and a left that Trollslayer avoids nicely.
Telheiras misses with a hook.
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown but Telheiras shows good takedown defense.
Trollslayer goes for a double leg but Telheiras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Telheiras continues to drive forward.#TD#
Trollslayer has Telheiras pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trollslayer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Telheiras tumbling to the mat - Trollslayer dives into Telheiras's guard.
Trollslayer advances position into side control!
Telheiras is trying to buck Trollslayer off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trollslayer is looking to take a break and control but Telheiras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Telheiras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Telheiras wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ground and pound from Trollslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Telheiras is looking to get back to his feet here but Trollslayer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Telheiras's back.
Telheiras is trying to get back to his feet but Trollslayer has full control of the position and if anything, Telheiras has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Telheiras!
Trollslayer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Telheiras is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trollslayer.
Telheiras is trying to stand back up.
Trollslayer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Trollslayer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Telheiras hold on?!
Telheiras wants to get back to his feet.
Trollslayer scoring with big shots to the body. Telheiras is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Telheiras was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
IXF XLI
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Telheiras throws a series of strikes that have Jacobs backpedaling.
#CL#
Telheiras has managed to clinch.
Telheiras prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs has Telheiras pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Telheiras manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Telheiras is defending well.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jacobs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Telheiras after a bit of a struggle.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Telheiras prevents it.
#BC#
Telheiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Telheiras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Telheiras!
#T1#
Telheiras scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Telheiras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs with the counter takedown but Telheiras avoids it easily.
Telheiras swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Telheiras drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Jacobs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Telheiras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Telheiras pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smile Telheiras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Telheiras rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##TD2#
Jacobs has clasped his hands together around Telheiras's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telheiras tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Telheiras is controlling an arm, preventing Jacobs from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Telheiras squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Jacobs wants to finish this one by submission but Telheiras is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Jacobs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Telheiras is surviving well by controlling Jacobs's body position as best he can.
Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Jacobs has hold of Telheiras's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Telheiras manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Jacobs goes for an armbar but Telheiras turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Telheiras.
Telheiras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Telheiras stands and steps away. Jacobs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Telheiras scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Telheiras moves into the clinch successfully.
Telheiras prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Telheiras is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jacobs is trying to trip Telheiras. He has hold of a leg but Telheiras is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jacobs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Telheiras keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Telheiras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Telheiras manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Telheiras's guard.
Telheiras wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Telheiras 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.
Jacobs trying to control but Telheiras is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smile Telheiras dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Telheiras stalks Jacobs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacobs's face. Jacobs staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Telheiras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Telheiras misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs is trying to drag Telheiras to the mat but Telheiras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Telheiras effectively controlling the action here.
Telheiras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Telheiras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telheiras throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Telheiras misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Telheiras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobs stops Telheiras from standing up.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Telheiras keeps moving.
Telheiras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Telheiras tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
Jacobs 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. #SUB2#
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Telheiras keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Telheiras moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Telheiras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telheiras's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Telheiras duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Telheiras has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Jacobs tries to score a body lock takedown but Telheiras shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jacobs.#TD#
Telheiras has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jacobs regains guard immediately.
Telheiras wants to stand and escape but instead Jacobs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Telheiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Telheiras is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Telheiras has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Telheiras tries to stand but Jacobs is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smile Telheiras dominated that second round.
That's time! Telheiras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Telheiras has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Telheiras pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Jacobs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Telheiras looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Telheiras looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Telheiras! #REVR#
Telheiras wants to stand but Jacobs has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Telheiras's best efforts.#T1#
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
Telheiras wants to stand up but Jacobs is controlling the position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is looking to control Telheiras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
Telheiras tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jacobs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Telheiras with a jab.
Smile Telheiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A combination from Telheiras does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Telheiras.#CL#
Telheiras moves into the clinch successfully.
Telheiras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs can't get the takedown.
Telheiras throws an elbow but it misses.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Telheiras.
Telheiras taking a breather.
Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Telheiras avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jacobs.#T4#
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Telheiras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Telheiras misses with a series of wild punches.
Telheiras lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Telheiras throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Telheiras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telheiras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smile Telheiras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telheiras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smile Telheiras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Telheiras, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smile Telheiras! |
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Event:
IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Telheiras drives through and clinches with Maddison against the cage.
Maddison wants a takedown but no success here.
Maddison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Telheiras on the inside.
Maddison goes for a takedown attempt but Telheiras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Telheiras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Telheiras on the inside. #BC#
Telheiras breaks the clinch.
Maddison with a poor takedown
and Telheiras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Maddison.
Nice shot by Telheiras.
Telheiras lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Telheiras clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Telheiras manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Telheiras being controlled here, momentarily.
Maddison passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Telheiras's face as Maddison controls the position.
Telheiras stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Telheiras is trying to control Maddison's posture but Maddison avoids it.
Telheiras is holding Maddison down, trying to stall.
Telheiras has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Telheiras is trying to control Maddison's posture but Maddison avoids it.
Telheiras controls the position for a moment.
Telheiras tries to bench press Maddison off him but Maddison keeps the position.
Telheiras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Telheiras tries to get out of the position.
Telheiras stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Telheiras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##SUB2#
Maddison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Telheiras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Telheiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Telheiras is trying to control Maddison's posture but Maddison avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Telheiras works Maddison's body with a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice shot lands for Telheiras.
Telheiras swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maddison.
Maddison shoots in but Telheiras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Telheiras pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maddison back to the cage. Telheiras follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Maddison is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthew Maddison has been cut.#CL#
Telheiras clinches up with Maddison and pushes him back against the cage.
Telheiras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Telheiras manages to break the clinch.
Telheiras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Telheiras has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Telheiras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telheiras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maddison.
Maddison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Telheiras connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Maddison to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Telheiras!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smile Telheiras! |
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Event:
IXF XXXI
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Telheiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Telheiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Telheiras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dawkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Telheiras avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Telheiras changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawkins cracks Telheiras with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Telheiras shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawkins defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smile Telheiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Dawkins.
Telheiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Telheiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telheiras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Telheiras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawkins is fending him off so far but Telheiras persists. Nope, Dawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Dawkins - just one landing.
Telheiras has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dawkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telheiras shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawkins as he avoids it easily.
Telheiras has a takedown stuffed.
Dawkins scores with a body shot.
Telheiras is breathing heavily.
Dawkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Telheiras momentarily.
Telheiras gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dawkins gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Telheiras is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins very nearly forgot to thank Island Xtreme 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:
IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Telheiras.
Telheiras tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Telheiras's shoulder, as Telheiras tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Telheiras.
Telheiras drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Telheiras darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Telheiras into the cage.
Veainu throws the left hand but Telheiras avoids the punch easily.
Veainu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Telheiras is out of range.
Telheiras tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Telheiras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Telheiras wants to get back to his feet.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Telheiras is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telheiras working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Telheiras decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veainu's guard.
Telheiras wants to stand but Veainu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Veainu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telheiras is looking to stand up but Veainu won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telheiras circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Telheiras drives through with a takedown into Veainu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Telheiras wants to stand but Veainu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Telheiras wants to stand and escape but instead Veainu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Telheiras can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Telheiras is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Telheiras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Telheiras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veainu is aware though and is defending well.
Telheiras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veainu's guard. #REVB#
Telheiras trying to stand up but can't free himself from Veainu's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vunipola Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smile Telheiras's cut.
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#
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Telheiras is out of range.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Telheiras's ribs.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telheiras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Telheiras right on the button. Telheiras goes down! Veainu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Veainu gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu! |
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Event:
IXF XXIV
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
De Oliveira looks for a takedown but Telheiras sprawls well.
Telheiras lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Telheiras, looking for a takedown. De Oliveira pushes Telheiras against the cage but Telheiras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As De Oliveira backs off Telheiras throws a huge counter combo but De Oliveira manages to avoid it all.
De Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Telheiras counters with a nice right hand that sends De Oliveira toppling to the canvas! De Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Telheiras finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telheiras closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops De Oliveira! Telheiras dives in looking to finish! De Oliveira is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smile Telheiras! |
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Event:
IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Bich clinches with his opponent.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Telheiras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bich fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich jumps guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Telheiras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Telheiras smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Telheiras is trying to push Bich away but Bich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Telheiras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telheiras to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich tries to pull guard but Telheiras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Telheiras breaks the clinch.
Bich tries to clinch up.
Telheiras circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Bich darts in and clinches Telheiras up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Bich jumps guard.
Telheiras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bich has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Telheiras should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bich has tightened it up now! Telheiras should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Phuc Dat Bich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Telheiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Telheiras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu cracks Telheiras with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Telheiras looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kawiwasulu finish him?
#TD#
Telheiras gets the takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura but Kawiwasulu is defending well.
Kawiwasulu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Telheiras looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kawiwasulu has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Kawiwasulu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Telheiras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kawiwasulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura but Kawiwasulu is defending well. #SUB#
Telheiras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawiwasulu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kawiwasulu has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Kawiwasulu misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kawiwasulu can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Telheiras tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Telheiras has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!#SUB#
Telheiras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kawiwasulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kawiwasulu tries to improve position but can't.
Telheiras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Telheiras is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kawiwasulu looks calm but he's in trouble here. Telheiras gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kawiwasulu is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Telheiras lets go of the hold and Kawiwasulu can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smile Telheiras! |
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Event:
IXF XVI
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Telheiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polli sprawls well. Polli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Telheiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Telheiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Polli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Telheiras works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back looking for a leg! Polli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polli manages to kick Telheiras off! Telheiras jumps back into Polli's guard. #SUB#
Telheiras 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Telheiras drops back looking for a leg! Polli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polli manages to kick Telheiras off! Telheiras jumps back into Polli's guard. #SUB#
Telheiras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Telheiras has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Telheiras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Polli trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Telheiras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Polli can't keep his opponent in guard - Telheiras advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Telheiras wants to pass to mount but Polli is defending the position. #SUB#
Telheiras is working for a kimura but Polli is defending it quite comfortably.
#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.#SUB#
Telheiras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Telheiras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polli defends it well. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura but Polli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telheiras to get the leverage. #SUB#
Telheiras seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Telheiras seems to be working for a kimura but Polli defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Telheiras prevents Polli from improving his position.#SUB#
Telheiras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Telheiras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Polli is defending against the submission attempts here by Telheiras.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polli can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Telheiras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Polli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telheiras. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura but Polli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telheiras to get the leverage. #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.
Polli trying to control but Telheiras postures up.
#SUB#
Telheiras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polli sees it coming and defends easily.
Telheiras is thwarting Polli's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Telheiras in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Polli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Telheiras!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smile Telheiras! |
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Event:
IXF XI
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Telheiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Tassen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Telheiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Tassen as Telheiras shoots in.
Telheiras darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Telheiras into the cage.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smile Telheiras.
Tassen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telheiras.
Tassen tries to counter with a takedown but Telheiras is quick to defend against it.
Telheiras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Tassen cracks Telheiras with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tassen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Telheiras to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.
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!
Tassen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Telheiras falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Tassen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Telheiras.#TD#
Telheiras closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Telheiras lands in his opponent's guard.
Barber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Telheiras 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telheiras won't allow Barber to sweep him here.
Telheiras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barber swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Telheiras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Telheiras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Telheiras tries to free his leg and advance position but Barber is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back looking for a leg! Barber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barber manages to kick Telheiras off! Telheiras jumps back into Barber's guard.
Barber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barber wants to sweep here but Telheiras controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Telheiras 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.
Telheiras passes into half guard.
Barber is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Telheiras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telheiras. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Telheiras. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Telheiras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Telheiras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barber is in trouble now - Telheiras has advanced to mount! #T3##SUB#
Telheiras working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Telheiras is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Telheiras with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barber is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Telheiras has hold of Barber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Telheiras looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Telheiras moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barber has worked his arm free - good work by Barber!
#T4##SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barber has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Telheiras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barber, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura but Barber is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barber is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Telheiras looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smile Telheiras dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barber enables Telheiras to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smile Telheiras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barber has his hands on Telheiras's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Telheiras 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barber can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Telheiras 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.
Barber is trying to control the position but Telheiras postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Telheiras 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. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back looking for a leg! Barber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barber manages to kick Telheiras off! Telheiras jumps back into Barber's guard. #T1##SUB#
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Telheiras tries to free his leg and advance position but Barber is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Telheiras 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. #SUB#
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Telheiras 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. #SUB#
Telheiras postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Telheiras, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Telheiras working for a triangle but Barber defends it easily.
Barber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Telheiras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telheiras controlling the position.#SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a triangle but Barber pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Telheiras looking for a guillotine here but Barber defends easily.
#SUB#
Telheiras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Telheiras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Telheiras is pulling down on Barber's head. It's preventing any offense from Barber, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Telheiras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Telheiras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Telheiras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura but Barber is defending well.
Telheiras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barber can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Telheiras thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Telheiras is trying to get an arm triangle but Barber is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Telheiras working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Telheiras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smile Telheiras dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Telheiras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barber counters with a straight right hand.
Barrett Barber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.#TD#
Telheiras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barber trying to hold on to Telheiras's head to control him but Telheiras postures up.
Barber keeping hold of Telheiras's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Telheiras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barber is just riding it out for now. Telheiras eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Telheiras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barber tries to roll over but Telheiras keeps him under control.#T1#
Barber keeping control of the position.
Barber trying to control but Telheiras postures up.
Barber wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barber is defending against the submission attempts here by Telheiras.
#SUB#
Telheiras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Telheiras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telheiras. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Telheiras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Telheiras wants to work for an arm triangle but Barber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barber tries to get to full guard but Telheiras has control of the leg. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telheiras. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telheiras. #T3#
Barber tries to roll over but Telheiras keeps him under control.#SUB#
Telheiras 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#
Telheiras is trying to work for a kimura but Barber is defending well.
Barber trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barber is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Telheiras is trying to work for a kimura but Barber is defending well.
#SUB#
Telheiras wants to work for an arm triangle but Barber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Telheiras is trying to work for a kimura but Barber is defending well.
Telheiras tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Telheiras is trying to work for a kimura but Barber is defending well.
Barber is looking for a sweep. Telheiras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smile Telheiras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Telheiras, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smile Telheiras! |
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