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Event:
The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Wylie lands a nice shot to the body.
Wylie looks to throw the jab but Tesla is out of range. #TD#
Wylie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tesla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wylie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tesla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tesla is looking for a sweep.
Wylie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wylie working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylie advances nicely into full mount.
Tesla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tesla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wylie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tesla trying to control but Wylie is working from the bottom.
Tesla pushing down on Wylie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Wylie is pressing down on Tesla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wylie managing to control the position.
Tesla wants to stand but Wylie is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Wylie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tesla defends it easily.
Wylie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tesla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wylie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wylie is controlling Tesla's posture.
Wylie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Tesla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wylie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tesla keeps working.
Wylie is looking to advance position but Tesla won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wylie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Tesla with the active half guard here but Wylie passes nicely into side control.
Wylie working the head and body with strikes.
Tesla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Wylie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wylie working Tesla over with strikes. #T3#
Wylie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wylie trying to mount his opponent but Tesla defends it. #SUB2#
Tesla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wylie is looking for a kimura here.
Wylie uses his free foot to push down on Tesla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tesla.
Wylie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tesla is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Wylie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Tesla is bucking up trying to escape but Wylie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tesla is trying to escape the mount.
Wylie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wylie 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.
Tesla working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylie landing punches.
Tesla working to try and regain half guard.
Wylie lands a couple of good shots and Tesla has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Wylie looking for the RNC.
Tesla is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Wylie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tesla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Tesla right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wylie dominated that round.
That's time! Wylie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tesla tries to bum rush Wylie with a series of wild strikes but Wylie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wylie lands with an overhand left.
Tesla stuffs the takedown.
Tesla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wylie throws out a loose jab but Tesla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tesla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tesla throws out a counter right but Wylie avoids it with no problem.
Tesla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Wylie lands a jab to Tesla's midsection.
Sam Wylie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Tesla.
Wylie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tesla on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylie throws a body shot but no joy.
Wylie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wylie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tesla moves away.
Tesla lands a jab.#T1#
Wylie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wylie stuns Tesla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wylie lands a jab.
Wylie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wylie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wylie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wylie misses with a two punch combination.
Wylie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wylie falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tesla to counter with a crisp jab.
Wylie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tesla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wylie misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Tesla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Wylie with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylie misses with a few strikes there.
Wylie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tesla digs a good body shot into Wylie's ribs.
Wylie takes a swing at Tesla's ribcage but misses.
Tesla appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Wylie drives through with a takedown into Tesla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wylie wants to control from the top but Tesla keeps moving.
Wylie cracks Tesla with a solid left hand.
Wylie is stalling in the full guard.
Wylie wants to control from the top but Tesla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tesla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tesla working for submissions but it's allowed Wylie to get to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Tesla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylie pulls his head out easily.
Wylie prevents Tesla from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tesla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wylie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wylie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wylie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Tesla actively working from the bottom here.
Wylie working over Tesla with some ground and pound. Tesla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Wylie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Wylie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tesla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.
Wylie slips a nice elbow through Tesla's hands, connecting with Tesla's forehead.
Wylie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wylie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wylie with a hook.
Wylie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tesla momentarily.
Wylie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tesla throws a lazy right hand but Wylie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Wylie.
Wylie has a takedown stuffed.
Tesla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wylie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tesla can do to turn this around?
Wylie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tesla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Wylie.
Tesla moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Wylie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tesla avoids the body shot from Wylie.
Wylie misses with a few strikes there.
Wylie throws an off balance right hand
and Tesla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wylie lands a glancing blow to the side of Tesla's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tesla.
Some wild striking there from Wylie.
#TD#
Wylie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wylie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wylie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylie winds up and cracks Tesla with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Wylie works his way into full mount!
Tesla is looking to improve his position but Wylie isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wylie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tesla's face.
Wylie lands a nice shot to the head.
Tesla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tesla taking shots to the head.
Tesla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wylie unloading with bombs!
Wylie prevents Tesla from getting the reversal.
Tesla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wylie wants to control the pace but Tesla is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Tesla in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Wylie has control of Tesla's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tesla regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tesla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wylie uses his free foot to push down on Tesla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tesla.
Wylie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wylie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tesla is squirming around, avoiding Wylie's attempts to control the action.
Wylie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tesla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tesla is trying to escape the mount.
Glock Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tesla regains half guard.
Wylie lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.
Wylie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wylie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sam Wylie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Tesla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylie pulls his head out easily.
Wylie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wylie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wylie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Sam Wylie!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Sam Wylie!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Sam Wylie!
Sam Wylie wins by unanimous decision!
Sam Wylie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KIFC 96
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Flex clinches with his opponent.
Tesla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Flex jumps guard.
Tesla pushes down on Flex's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flex has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tesla is thwarting Flex's attempts to control the position.
Flex is doing well to control the position and prevent Tesla from advancing to side control.
Flex wants to control but Tesla is keeping busy.
Flex is looking for a sweep. Tesla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tesla is looking to take a break and control but Flex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Flex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flex holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Tesla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tesla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flex keeps working. #T1#
Flex controlling the position well. #SUB#
Flex actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tesla is working away from the top position though.
Flex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flex moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Flex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tesla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flex can't keep his opponent in guard - Tesla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Flex looking for submissions off his back.
Flex is trying to maintain the position but Tesla is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Tesla 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.
Tesla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Tesla is trying to work for a kimura but Flex is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tesla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tesla is trying to work for a kimura but Flex is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tesla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flex defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Tesla wants to work for an arm triangle but Flex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flex wants to control but Tesla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tesla is trying to control the action in half guard but Flex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Flex looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tesla seems to be looking for submissions.
Flex controlling the position well.
Tesla is thwarting Flex's attempts to control the position.
Flex is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tesla wants to take a breather but Flex is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flex is trying is best to control the position here.
Flex is not content to let Tesla control the position.
Flex keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tesla trying to control the action but Flex is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tesla seems to be looking for submissions.
Flex wants to control but Tesla is keeping busy.
Flex gets back to full guard.
Flex has his hands on Tesla's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Flex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tesla is aware though and is defending well.
Tesla postures up.
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 Thor Flex will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Tesla tries to keep at a distance but Flex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flex jumps guard but Tesla stands there with Flex around his waist. Flex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tesla is trying to pull guard but Flex turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tesla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tesla fails to pull guard.
Thor Flex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glock Tesla.
Tesla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flex walks away with a smile on his face. Tesla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tesla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flex circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tesla.
Tesla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Flex has Tesla up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Flex pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flex holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Flex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tesla tries to free his leg and advance position but Flex is retaining full guard.
Flex keeping moving, preventing Tesla from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Flex is looking for a triangle but Tesla pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tesla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Flex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tesla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tesla 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#
Tesla 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#
Tesla is posturing up here but Flex has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tesla tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tesla has to tap! Slick submission there by Flex!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Flex! |
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Event:
KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Swotter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tesla lands with an uppercut that bounces Swotter off the cage and back into range.
Swotter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tesla.
Tesla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut there from Swotter.
Swotter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla is looking to counter punch.
Swotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tesla.
Swotter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesla.
Swotter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tesla is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tesla misses its target.
Tesla throws a body shot but no joy.
Tesla scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Tesla blocks the low kick.
Swotter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swotter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tesla throws a body kick that misses.
Swotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tesla.
Tesla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swotter throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swotter scores with a punch to the head.
Swotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swotter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tesla is out of range.
Swotter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesla.#T1#
Tesla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swotter counters with a low kick, right behind Tesla 's knee.
Tesla blocks a jab.
A low kick from Swotter misses
and Tesla counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swotter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tesla blocks it well.
Tesla lands with a good body shot.
Swotter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glock Tesla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Swotter.
Tesla throws out a loose jab but Swotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swotter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter throws a head kick but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Swotter flicks out a counter leg kick but Tesla steps away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a body kick.
Tesla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swotter wants to slow Tesla down by chopping away at his legs.
Tesla lands a front kick.#T2#
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tesla throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tesla misses with a body kick.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Tesla misses its intended target.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Swotter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tesla scores with a head kick. Swotter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swotter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tesla lands a nice looking body kick.
Tesla is looking to land body kicks.
Tesla tries to land a front kick but Swotter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Swotter throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla is looking to wear down Swotter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
#T3#
Tesla moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tesla. Those never looked like landing.
Swotter avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Swotter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Swotter throws a counter combo.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swotter throws a big shot that misses.
Swotter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Tesla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swotter misses with a low kick as Tesla jumps back.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tesla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swotter in his tracks. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Swotter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tesla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swotter.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter flicks out a counter leg kick but Tesla steps away.
A big left from Tesla misses.
Swotter throws a one two combo.
Tesla throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Swotter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swotter moves away.
Tesla is looking to land body kicks.
Swotter avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swotter moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glock Tesla dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swotter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swotter throws a looping overhand right but Tesla ducks down to avoid it.
Swotter misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tesla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tesla slips a jab and a cross from Swotter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Swotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glock Tesla is winning the standup battle so far.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
And Swotter responds with a good body kick, but Tesla manages to step out the way in time.
Swotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swotter needs to keep his hands up - Tesla had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Tesla.
Nice defenses there by Tesla.
Tesla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swotter throws a right and a left that Tesla avoids nicely. #T1#
Swotter lands a jab.
Nice body kick there by Tesla.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Tesla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swotter doesn't seem phased though.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter feints a counter leg kick.
Tesla throws the kick towards the body but Swotter avoids it.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Swotter throws a head kick that misses.
Swotter misses with a hook.
Crunch! Tesla slams his shin into Swotter's torso.
Tesla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tesla lands with a shot to the body.
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick and Tesla moves out of range easily. #T2#
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a wild body shot.
Swotter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Swotter.
Tesla looks to land a body kick but Swotter moved away.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tesla throws a jab when Swotter was well out of range.
Swotter lands a nice looking body kick.
Tesla looks for the body kick but Swotter saw that one coming.
Swotter is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A punch combination from Tesla misses.
Swotter throws a head kick but Tesla moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Swotter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swotter thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Swotter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Tesla misses.
Tesla throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swotter throws a chopping leg kick but Tesla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Swotter is looking to land body kicks.
Tesla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swotter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tesla.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick and Swotter moves out of range easily.
Tesla connects with a body shot that sends Swotter's belly button to the back.
Tesla throws the left hand but Swotter avoids the punch easily.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tesla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swotter looks to land a combination but Tesla avoids it well. #T4#
Tesla misses with a double jab
and Swotter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Swotter swings for the body but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla cracks Swotter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla scores with a nice head shot.
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Swotter throws a hook but Tesla avoids it easily.
Tesla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swotter.
Tesla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swotter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swotter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swotter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Tesla was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swotter is breathing heavily.
Tesla works Swotter's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Tesla.
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Swotter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glock Tesla dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Swotter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tesla counters with a stiff right hand.
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Tesla blocks the leg kick.
Tesla slips a jab and a cross from Swotter.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick and Swotter moves out of range easily.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Swotter is looking for the big counter here.
Swotter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swotter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tesla throws a lazy right hand but Swotter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Swotter. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Swotter moves out of range as Tesla strikes.
Tesla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swotter can do to turn this around?
Swotter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tesla checks it well.
Swotter throws a leg kick but Tesla sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tesla misses the target. #T1#
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swotter misses with the combination.
Tesla throws a body kick that misses.
Tesla lands the left hand.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Swotter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tesla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Swotter moves out of range.
Tesla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swotter at a distance.
Tesla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swotter's head backwards.
Tesla throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Swotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla throws the kick towards the body but Swotter avoids it.
Swotter thinks about the counter body kick.
Swotter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Tesla tries to land a front kick but Swotter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swotter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Swotter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tesla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Swotter.
Swotter misses with a wild combination.
Swotter lands with a hook. Tesla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tesla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swotter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swotter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swotter fakes the leg kick and cracks Tesla in the body.
Swotter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swotter connects with a right hand. Tesla shakes it off.
Swotter defending well as Tesla loads up on a big left hand.
Tesla throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
Glock Tesla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Swotter looks for the body kick but Tesla saw that one coming.
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swotter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swotter scores with a nice head shot.
Swotter throws a shot to the body.
Swotter throws a hook but Tesla avoids it easily.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Harry Swotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swotter moves away.
A low kick lands for Swotter.
Swotter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Swotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Tesla counters with a stiff right hand.
Tesla lands the left hand.
Tesla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Swotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tesla moves away.
Tesla lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Swotter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Swotter.
Swotter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tesla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tesla lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glock Tesla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tesla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glock Tesla!
In his post fight interview, Glock Tesla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KIFC 77
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Couture misses with a left hand
and Tesla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Couture blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Couture scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tesla in his tracks.
Couture throws a low kick but Tesla moves out of range easily.
Tesla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Tesla's head but Tesla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tesla throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Couture throws a hook but Tesla blocks it.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tesla on the side of the head.
Donk. Couture catches Tesla right on the button with a cross.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Couture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tesla.
Tesla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Couture scores with a leg kick.
Couture cracks Tesla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tesla throws a right hand that misses
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tesla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tesla lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tesla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tesla.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Tesla is looking to wear down Couture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture thuds his right hand into Tesla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture staying out of range there.
Tesla throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesla throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Tesla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Tesla looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Couture scores with a nice strike.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tesla.
Tesla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Couture throws a hook but Tesla blocks it.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Tesla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Couture is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tesla walks into a jab.
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Tesla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Tesla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Tesla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Couture's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Jab from Couture.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture lands a head shot.
Tesla throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couture! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Couture throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Couture cracks Tesla with an open hand slap.
Tesla defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Tesla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tesla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couture throws a hook but Tesla blocks it.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Tesla.
Tesla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Tesla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Tesla.
Tesla throws a quick counter head kick but Couture was just out of range.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Couture scores with a decent looking hook.
Tesla takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couture.
Tesla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tesla throws a nice head kick!
Couture jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Couture.
Tesla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture lands a nice shot that snaps Tesla's head back.
Tesla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tesla.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Tesla counters with a right hand to the body.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
Couture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tesla walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tesla might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Tesla ducks down to avoid it.
Tesla connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Couture.
Couture tests Tesla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Couture scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tesla in his tracks.
Tesla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tesla tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tesla's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couture, as that shot connected.
Tesla throws a body shot but no joy.
Tesla takes one on the button.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tesla.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tesla's head backwards.
Tesla throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Tesla moved out of range.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Couture lands a glancing blow to the side of Tesla's head.
Tesla defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tesla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tesla ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Tesla's head back.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Couture bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tesla's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture lands with an uppercut that bounces Tesla off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Tesla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tesla momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Tesla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture with a jab.
Tesla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Tesla's head back.
Couture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Couture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Couture cracks Tesla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses.
Tesla ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Tesla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tesla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Couture.
Couture misses the jab.
Tesla slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Couture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Tesla seems unphased.
#T4#
Tesla tries to move into range but Couture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Tesla saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Tesla.
Tesla lands with a shot to the body.
Tesla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Couture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture cracks Tesla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Tesla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tesla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tesla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tesla punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Tesla.
Tesla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture thuds his right hand into Tesla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couture lands a jab to the head.
Couture throws a low kick, looking for Tesla's leg but Tesla calmly moves out of range.
Couture lands a head shot.
Tesla walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Couture 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.
Couture has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesla misses with the combination.
Tesla lands a jab-cross combination.
Couture dips to his left and cracks Tesla with an uppercut!
Tesla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Tesla.
Tesla attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla scores with a body shot.
Couture cracks Tesla with a good jab.
Tesla slips under a jab.
Couture misses the jab.
Tesla throws a shot to the body.
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Tesla swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture tests Tesla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Couture cracks Tesla with an open hand slap.#T2#
Couture throws a hook but Tesla avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Tesla moves away from the strike by Couture.
A lazy left from Couture finds it's target.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tesla.
Tesla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tesla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tesla misses with a series of wild punches.
Tesla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couture with a jab.
Donk. Couture catches Tesla right on the button with a cross.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture with a jab.
Couture scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Tesla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Tesla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tesla. Those never looked like landing.
Couture scores with a hook.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Tesla slips the punch.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Tesla counters with a straight right hand.
Couture throws a leg kick but Tesla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tesla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tesla moves forwards but Couture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tesla slips a jab from Couture.
Glock Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tesla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tesla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emmanuel Couture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Couture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Tesla does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla ducks right into an uppercut from Couture.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Tesla misses with a jab to the body
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture lands with a hook. Tesla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Couture! |
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Event:
KIFC 64
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Tesla throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparbot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Sparbot finds it's way through Tesla's defenses.
Sparbot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tesla moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like The Island Sparbot has been cut.
Glock Tesla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick and Sparbot moves out of range easily.
Sparbot throws a one two combo.
Tesla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparbot circles away quickly and effectively.
Tesla misses with a jab to the body
and Sparbot counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot avoids a kick to the body.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses.
Tesla misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Sparbot counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Sparbot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tesla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Sparbot sizes up Tesla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sparbot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Sparbot avoids them all with ease.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparbot lands a two punch combo.
Sparbot checks a low kick from Tesla.
Sparbot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sparbot lands a head shot.
Sparbot 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.
Tesla misses the jab.
Tesla throws out a loose jab but Sparbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot throws a counter combo.
Tesla misses with a straight right.
Sparbot unleashes a big counter combination but Tesla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Tesla.
Tesla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparbot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tesla circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Sparbot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tesla manages to avoid it.
Tesla swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot scores with a body shot.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Tesla misses with a two punch combination.
Tesla scores with a head kick. Sparbot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A shot to the liver by Tesla. Beautiful body shot.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tesla was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Tesla takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sparbot.
Good exchange - Sparbot coming out on top.
Tesla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparbot looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Tesla misses with a double jab
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Tesla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Sparbot finds it's way through Tesla's defenses.
Tesla misses with a jab to the body
and Sparbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparbot with a hook.
Tesla thuds his shin into the meat of Sparbot's side.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Sparbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tesla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sparbot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Tesla.
Tesla throws a hook but Sparbot blocks it.
Tesla moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
Tesla misses the body punch
and Sparbot counters with a series of strikes. Tesla will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tesla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sparbot.
Tesla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparbot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tesla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tesla misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sparbot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tesla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sparbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tesla.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tesla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparbot counters with a two punch combo.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparbot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tesla.
Sparbot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tesla with a body shot.
Tesla misses with a hook. Sparbot ducked under it nicely.
Tesla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sparbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Island Sparbot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Island Sparbot's cut.
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#
Tesla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tesla throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sparbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Island Sparbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tesla throws a lazy head kick
and Sparbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tesla misses with a low kick.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
Tesla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sparbot scores with a three punch combo!
Sparbot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tesla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tesla 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sparbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparbot throws a nice looking combination but Tesla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparbot avoids the head kick by Tesla.
#T1#
Tesla dodges the punch combination from Sparbot.
Sparbot misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tesla misses the target.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tesla.
Sparbot throws a series of punches but Tesla avoids them all with ease.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut. Tesla saw that one coming.
Sparbot lands with a shot to the body.
Tesla throws a leg kick which misses Sparbot's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparbot tries to avoid it.
Sparbot scores with a three punch combo!
Tesla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sparbot's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tesla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Sparbot counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Sparbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tesla misses with the combination.
#T2#
Sparbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tesla.
Sparbot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tesla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tesla throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparbot! But no joy.
Tesla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tesla throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tesla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot.
Tesla misses with a kick to the body
and Sparbot counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Tesla is predictable there
and Sparbot counters with a left and a right that stings Tesla.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tesla was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tesla misses the target.
Sparbot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
That kick from Tesla tenderised Sparbot's leg. Sparbot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tesla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sparbot's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparbot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Sparbot drops Tesla with a beautiful combination! Tesla stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sparbot is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tesla is rocked!
Sparbot lands the left hand.
Oh Tesla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparbot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tesla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sparbot scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tesla throws a lazy head kick
and Sparbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparbot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot is just out of range.
Sparbot unleashes a big counter combination but Tesla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tesla throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparbot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparbot lands with a shot to the body.
The Island Sparbot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparbot cracks Tesla on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tesla falls backwards against the cage. Sparbot follows up with more strikes that drop Tesla to his knees. Sparbot keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tesla! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Island Sparbot!
A less than humble The Island Sparbot misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valdez takes a swing at Tesla's ribcage but misses.
Valdez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tesla to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Valdez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tesla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tesla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crunch! Tesla slams his shin into Valdez's torso.
Tesla scores with a head kick.
Tesla thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Tesla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Tesla.
Tesla's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tesla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tesla thows a body kick. Valdez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valdez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tesla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glock Tesla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Tesla.#T1##TD#
Valdez shoots in and bounces Tesla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Valdez stands up from Tesla's guard - Valdez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valdez walks into a left hand.
Tesla thuds his shin into the meat of Valdez's side.
Tesla stuffs the takedown.
Glock Tesla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tesla circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Valdez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tesla follows Valdez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glock Tesla! |
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Event:
KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Tesla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tesla is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Tesla is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy.
Tesla trying to control from the bottom.
Tesla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Tesla won't allow it. #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.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tesla wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Tesla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tesla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tesla wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
Tesla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Tesla tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Tesla is having none of it.
Johnson looking to control but Tesla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tesla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Tesla is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson .
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tesla is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tesla trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Tesla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Tesla is defending the position.
Johnson prevents Tesla from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tesla gets full guard.
Tesla controlling the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tesla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Johnson pushes Tesla up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Tesla manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to keep Tesla in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Tesla defends it easily.
#T1#
Tesla wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tesla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tesla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Tesla.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tesla is retaining full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tesla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tesla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Tesla keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tesla cracks a nice hook into Johnson 's ribs.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Tesla throws a shot to the body.
Tesla thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson 's side.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tesla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glock Tesla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson .
A lazy body kick from Tesla #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tesla won't be happy with that.
Tesla struggling a bit here.#T4#
Tesla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Tesla.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tesla's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Tesla looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tesla tightening his grip on Johnson , looking for the choke.
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 Glock Tesla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tesla thuds a left hand into Johnson 's body.
Tesla leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Tesla up against the cage.
Tesla has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Tesla pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up.
#T1#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tesla is retaining full guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tesla trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Robert Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tesla working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tesla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Tesla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Tesla can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tesla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tesla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tesla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Tesla.#SUB#
Tesla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to control Tesla's posture but Tesla avoids it. #T3#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tesla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Tesla trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to control Tesla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tesla wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tesla looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tesla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Tesla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glock Tesla.
I think Tesla 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glock Tesla! |
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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Swotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tesla.
Tesla checks the leg kick.
Tesla throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swotter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tesla is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Swotter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tesla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tesla is looking to counter punch.
Tesla throws a lazy head kick
and Swotter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tesla's knee momentarily.
Tesla throws a lazy head kick
and Swotter counters with a nice uppercut.
Swotter thumps Tesla with a low kick.
Glock Tesla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Tesla throws a leg kick but Swotter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tesla moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Swotter avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Swotter throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Tesla misses with a kick to the body.
Swotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swotter misses the jab.
Tesla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swotter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Swotter lands.
Tesla misses with a hook.
Swotter throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Tesla really is a fat lump.
Tesla is looking to land body kicks.
Tesla defending well as Swotter loads up on a big left hand.
Tesla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Swotter to counter with a crisp jab.
Swotter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swotter counters with a body kick.
Swotter tries to bum rush Tesla with a series of wild strikes but Tesla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick and Swotter moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Swotter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tesla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swotter ducks under a wild hook from Tesla.
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!
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Tesla's head coaches at Elite Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter staying out of range there.
As Tesla backs off Swotter throws a huge counter combo but Tesla manages to avoid it all.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Swotter is looking for the big counter here.
Tesla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swotter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Swotter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses
and Swotter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tesla looks to throw a body kick
and Swotter counters with a left and a right that stings Tesla.
Swotter misses with an uppercut.
Tesla avoids the body shot from Swotter.
A low kick lands for Tesla.
Swotter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tesla.
Tesla throws the left hand but Swotter avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Tesla blocks the low kick.
Tesla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Tesla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tesla backing away here, and Swotter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swotter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Swotter is looking for the big counter here.
Swotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tesla swings widly with a right hand
and Swotter counters with a left to the body.
Swotter moves out of range of the strikes.
And Swotter responds with a good body kick, but Tesla manages to step out the way in time.
Tesla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tesla misses with a leg kick
and Swotter counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Tesla misses
and Swotter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tesla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Glock Tesla will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tesla throws a body kick that misses.
Swotter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses
and Swotter counters with a straight right hand.
Tesla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swotter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swotter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swotter with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Tesla backs off Swotter throws a huge counter combo but Tesla manages to avoid it all.
Crunch! Tesla slams his shin into Swotter's torso.
A low kick from Tesla is predictable there
and Swotter counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Tesla scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Swotter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Swotter counters with a one-two to the body.
Swotter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tesla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tesla misses with a double jab.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick
and Swotter counters with a good low kick that Tesla was not able to check.
Tesla's corner calls for a 1-2. Tesla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tesla stuns Swotter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swotter. Tesla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swotter is breathing heavily.
Tesla lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Tesla checks a leg kick.
Swotter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tesla throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Glock Tesla is winning the standup battle so far.
Tesla moves forwards but Swotter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swotter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Swotter is rocked!
Tesla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swotter throws out the jab.
Swotter is still on wobbly legs! Can Tesla finish him?
Tesla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swotter.
Swotter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swotter seems to have recovered his senses.
Swotter ducks under a wild hook from Tesla.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Swotter moves away from the strike by Tesla.
Tesla digs a good body shot into Swotter's ribs.
Tesla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tesla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swotter at a distance.
Tesla takes a swing at Swotter's ribcage but misses.
And Swotter responds with a good body kick, but Tesla manages to step out the way in time.
Tesla lands a really nice looking cross but Swotter seems unphased.
Tesla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crunch! Tesla slams his shin into Swotter's torso.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Tesla thumps Swotter with a low kick.#T4#
Swotter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tesla.
Tesla throws a powerful right kick. Swotter tried to block low but the kick was high! Swotter was taken right off of his feet! Tesla jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Glock Tesla! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Tesla throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cooter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tesla won't be happy with that.
Tesla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tesla is trying to control Cooter's posture but Cooter avoids it. #SUB#
Cooter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tesla has escaped the position, nice work there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tesla has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Cooter tries for a kimura but Tesla is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tesla is looking to regain half guard here but Cooter keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cooter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tesla tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cooter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cooter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Tesla tries to buck Cooter off but Cooter is having none of it.
Tesla is still trying to improve position.
Cooter controlling the position from side mount.
Cooter working away.
Tesla avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cooter.
Cooter tries to score with some ground and pound. Tesla controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cooter advances to mount.
Tesla is trying to escape the mount.
Cooter controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Cooter has hold of Tesla's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tesla manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cooter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tesla because Cooter loaded up on that one.
Cooter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cooter unloads with some shots from mount but Tesla bucks and avoids them well.
Tesla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tesla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Tesla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooter is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tesla actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Cooter not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.
Tesla wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cooter is looking for a kimura here.
Cooter controlling the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cooter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tesla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cooter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tesla keeps working.
Tesla is looking for a sweep. Cooter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tesla is refusing to be controlled, as Cooter sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cooter 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cooter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tesla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tesla throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Cooter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tesla to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Tesla misses #CL#
and Cooter counters by moving into the clinch.
Cooter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tesla is defending well.
Tesla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Cooter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cooter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tesla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cooter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tesla.
Tesla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooter off and has taken his back!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tesla doesn't have the hooks in and Cooter manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Tesla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooter defends it easily.
Cooter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cooter forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cooter is trying to work for a kimura but Tesla is defending well.
Cooter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tesla is trying to maintain the position but Cooter is very close to passing his half guard.
Cooter is controlling the pace.
Cooter is thwarting Tesla's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Cooter 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.
Tesla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tesla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cooter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tesla can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Cooter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tesla actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Cooter seems content to control.
Tesla is trying to control but can't.
Tesla tries to kick Cooter off but Cooter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cooter controlling the action here.
Cooter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tesla keeps working.
Cooter lands strikes from half guard.
Cooter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cooter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tesla defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tesla is looking to control Cooter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tesla avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cooter 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.
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 Joe Cooter will probably get the nod.
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#
Cooter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla throws a looping overhand right but Cooter ducks down to avoid it.
Cooter attempts a counter takedown but Tesla avoids it well and moves away.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick and Cooter moves out of range easily.
Cooter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tesla sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tesla.
Tesla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tesla thumps Cooter with a low kick.
Tesla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tesla throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Cooter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cooter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tesla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tesla actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Cooter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tesla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Cooter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cooter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cooter connects with a nice short shot to Tesla's temple. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cooter seems to be working for a kimura but Tesla defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Tesla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cooter is working for a kimura but Tesla is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cooter is trying to work for a kimura but Tesla is defending well.
Cooter is trying to control. Tesla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe Cooter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tesla trying to control but Cooter postures up.
Glock Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Still in half guard, Cooter seems content to control.
Tesla is staying active underneath Cooter, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cooter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tesla moves into full guard.
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tesla working for a triangle but Cooter defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tesla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe Cooter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tesla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cooter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tesla.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Cooter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooter, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Cooter!
Joe Cooter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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