Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 224
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dechen Tsering seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Atkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsering looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Tsering shoots in.
Tsering throws a jab when Atkinson was well out of range.
Tsering throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Atkinson pushes Tsering up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Atkinson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tsering regains guard.
Atkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsering trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to stand but Tsering is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Atkinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tsering is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atkinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsering has wrist control.
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Atkinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES2#
Tsering kicks Atkinson off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Atkinson rushes Tsering and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Atkinson pulls guard successfully.
Atkinson pulls Tsering in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsering content to stall in guard here.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Tsering trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Atkinson tries to get out of the position.
Atkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsering preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Tsering from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tsering tries to keep at a distance but Atkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roderick Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dechen Tsering.#TD#
Atkinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsering gets back to half guard.
Tsering is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsering avoid being mounted?
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsering does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Tsering wants to control but Atkinson passes into side. #SUB#
Atkinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tsering is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsering struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Tsering has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkinson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tsering wants to control but Atkinson postures up.
Tsering tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atkinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson works to advance to full mount. Tsering defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tsering is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Atkinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Tsering shoots in.
Tsering rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsering throws the left hand but Atkinson avoids the punch easily.
Tsering looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.#CL#
Atkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Atkinson successfully pulls guard.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsering can do to turn this around?
Tsering trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsering gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #T1#
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Tsering controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson pulls Tsering in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsering from doing any damage or advancing position.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsering looking to sit in guard and control but Atkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tsering tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roderick Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsering working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson throwing strikes from guard but Tsering blocks nicely. #SU#
Atkinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Atkinson instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Atkinson. #BC#
Atkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atkinson.
Tsering is breathing heavily.#CL#
Atkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkinson misses with a knee to the head.
Atkinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsering in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Atkinson. #CUT#It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.#TD#
Atkinson jumps into guard, dragging Tsering to the mat.
Atkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##SUB#
Atkinson has his foot on Tsering's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsering works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsering trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is pulling down on Tsering's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsering, at least for the moment.
Atkinson looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tsering puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dechen Tsering'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tsering shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Atkinson clinches up with Tsering and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Atkinson pulls guard successfully.
Atkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Atkinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Atkinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Atkinson clinches. #T1##BC#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsering misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsering thinking.
Roderick Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dechen Tsering.
Tsering takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
Atkinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsering just manages to avoid it.
Tsering fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsering throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkinson counters with a nice body kick.
Tsering chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atkinson can pounce on him.
Atkinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Tsering 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Atkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Atkinson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atkinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Tsering has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Tsering is working an open guard so Atkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Atkinson has Tsering up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Tsering pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsering darts in looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets double underhooks and turns Tsering into the cage.
Atkinson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tsering misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Atkinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tsering toppling to the canvas! Tsering scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Atkinson finish him?!#ROC#Tsering is rocked!
Atkinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsering is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
Atkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atkinson leaves Tsering with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Atkinson moves in close and cracks Tsering with a massive right hand! Tsering, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Atkinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Atkinson!
Dechen Tsering spoke after the fight, saying 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.

Event: PFL 9
Date: Oct 11, 2024

#R1#
Timone moves in looking to clinch but Tsering pushes him off.#TD2#
Timone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Timone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Tsering's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsering is looking to regain half guard here but Timone keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsering is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Timone trying to control the action but Tsering is working from the bottom.
Tsering works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tsering looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Timone is defending well. Tsering quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Timone has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tsering celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dechen Tsering!

Event: PFL 8
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tsering scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maximin is looking to improve his position.
Maximin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsering. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsering is keen to just control but Maximin is a slippery customer.
Tsering is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maximin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tsering wants to pass to mount but Maximin is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tsering in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Maximin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tsering!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dechen Tsering!

Event: PFL 7: Dead Or Alive
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
Tsering connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Jose Caceres has been cut.
Tsering scores with a nice head shot.
Caceres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tsering paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caceres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsering pinned against the ropes. Tsering gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caceres shoots in for a double leg but Tsering sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caceres should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Caceres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsering swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Tsering - just one landing.
Caceres walks straight into a right hand from Tsering - that's dropped him! Tsering jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Caceres from any more punishment! Caceres complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dechen Tsering!

Event: PFL 6: Shootout
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Maximin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsering lands a head shot.
Maximin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and clinches.
Tsering misses with the head strike.
Tsering is trying to force a seperation but Maximin has the dominant position.#BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsering throws a looping overhand right but Maximin ducks down to avoid it.
And Maximin responds with a good body kick, but Tsering manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Maximin rushes Tsering and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Maximin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maximin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Maximin manages to break the clinch.
Maximin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Tsering - just one landing.
Maximin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsering is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Maximin has Tsering up against the ropes in a clinch. #T1#
Tsering has a couple of punches blocked by Maximin. #BC2#
Maximin breaks from the clinch.
Tsering misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maximin blocks a jab.
Maximin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsering rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsering misses with a wild combination.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Tsering.
Tsering looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Maximin has Tsering up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tsering misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maximin manages to break the clinch.
Maximin staying out of range there.#CL2#
Maximin pushes Tsering up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsering throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximin. #T2#
Maximin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsering.#CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Maximin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maximin clinches up against the ropes.
Maximin has Tsering pressed against the ropes, preventing Tsering from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximin slips under a jab.
Maximin moves out of range as Tsering strikes.
A little jabbing left from Maximin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Tsering misses.
Tsering is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tsering throws a right hand that Maximin ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximin also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and clinches.
Tsering wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsering is trying to force a seperation but Maximin has the dominant position.
Tsering misses with some punches. #BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsering throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximin counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Maximin has closed the distance and engaged Tsering in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsering throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximin counters with a nice body kick.
Maximin blocks a jab.
Tsering is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Maximin instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch.
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsering.
Tsering backing away here, and Maximin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tsering looks to land a combination but Maximin avoids it well. #CL2#
Maximin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsering, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsering working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsering misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Maximin forces Tsering back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Maximin breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Maximin instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Maximin clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC2#
Maximin manages to break the clinch.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Tsering.
Tsering throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.#CL2#
Maximin rushes Tsering and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tsering tries to break the clinch but Maximin is controlling the position.
Tsering fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering misses with the head strike.
Tsering misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsering swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsering tries to break free but Maximin pushes him back against the ropes.
Tsering is trying to force a seperation but Maximin has the dominant position.
Tsering has had enough of the clinch but Maximin keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Maximin manages to break the clinch.
Tsering misses with an uppercut. Maximin saw that one coming.
Maximin slips a jab from Tsering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthieu Maximin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tsering's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tsering jabs Maximin right on the nose. Maximin blinks but takes it well.
Tsering pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsering cracks Maximin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dechen Tsering is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and pushes Tsering back into the ropes.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsering throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximin. #CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsering misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Maximin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Maximin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maximin clinches.
Tsering looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Maximin manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Maximin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximin blocking some punches. #BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tsering misses with a hook.#CL2#
Maximin forces Tsering back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsering throws a head punch that misses.
Tsering misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Maximin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsering swings widly with a right hand
and Maximin counters with a low kick, right behind Tsering 's knee.
Tsering pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsering misses with a right hand
and Maximin counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Maximin forces Tsering back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsering has had enough of the clinch but Maximin keeps him there for the moment.
Tsering wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Tsering's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsering misses with a hook
and Maximin counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Maximin breaks from the clinch.
Tsering rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Maximin forces Tsering back against the ropes and clinches.
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!#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Maximin clinches with his opponent.
Tsering has had enough of the clinch but Maximin keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Maximin manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Maximin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsering has a couple of punches blocked by Maximin.
Tsering misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maximin manages to break the clinch.
Dechen Tsering seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Maximin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch.
Tsering swinging wildly here.
Maximin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tsering throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tsering throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tsering misses with a left hand
and Maximin counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Maximin rushes Tsering and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Maximin darts in and clinches Tsering up against the ropes.#BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsering throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maximin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Maximin gets a clinch. #BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch.
Tsering misses with some punches. #BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsering misses with a right hand
and Maximin counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Maximin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Maximin forces Tsering back against the ropes and clinches.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Maximin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximin moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Maximin has closed the distance and engaged Tsering in a clinch.
Maximin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsering's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Maximin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Maximin breaks from the clinch.
Tsering throws a looping overhand right but Maximin ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximin! But no joy.
Tsering scores with a punch to the head.
Tsering throws a right and a left that Maximin avoids nicely. #CL2#
Maximin moves into range and clinches up with Tsering.#BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsering throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximin counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Maximin drives through and clinches with Tsering against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Maximin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Maximin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Maximin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dechen Tsering has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximin prevents Tsering from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Maximin breaks from the clinch.
Tsering will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsering swings widly with a right hand
and Maximin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsering will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsering misses the target.
Maximin thinks about the counter body kick.
Tsering misses with a combination
and Maximin counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsering misses with some punches. #BC2#
Maximin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsering misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Tsering tries to keep at a distance but Maximin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsering throws a right hand that misses
and Maximin counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Maximin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maximin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and clinches.
Tsering tries to break the clinch but Maximin is controlling the position.
Tsering is trying to force a seperation but Maximin has the dominant position.
Maximin keeps control of Tsering as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsering misses the jab.
Tsering misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Maximin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Tsering misses with a left hand
and Maximin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsering's knee momentarily.
Tsering throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Maximin counters with a head kick that drops Tsering to the mat! Tsering scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Tsering is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Tsering is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Maximin breaks from the clinch.
Tsering seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsering throws a hook to the side of Maximin's head but Maximin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Maximin has closed the distance and engaged Tsering in a clinch.
Tsering is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch.
Tsering is trying to push Maximin away but Maximin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Matthieu Maximin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsering throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsering throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Maximin breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Tsering misses with an uppercut
and Maximin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximin has Tsering pressed against the ropes, preventing Tsering from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch.
Maximin dodges the punch combination from Tsering.
Tsering throws a lazy right hand but Maximin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsering rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Maximin closes the distance and clinches.
Tsering is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Maximin.
Maximin flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsering steps away.
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsering.#CL2#
Maximin gets a clinch. #BC2#
Maximin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maximin clinches up against the ropes.#T4##BC2#
Maximin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsering wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximin has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch.
Maximin slips under a jab from Tsering.#CL2#
Maximin rushes Tsering and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Maximin rushes Tsering and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Maximin moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Maximin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximin slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Tsering. Those never looked like landing.
Matthieu Maximin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximin moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthieu Maximin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maximin 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 James Glass scores the fight for Matthieu Maximin!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Matthieu Maximin!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Matthieu Maximin!

Matthieu Maximin wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Matthieu Maximin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dechen Tsering was interviewed post fight and said 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.

Event: PFL 5: Reckoning
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1##KD#
Tsering cracks Colina with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Colina looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tsering finish him? #CUT#It looks like Roberto Colina has been cut.#KD#
Tsering cracks Colina with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Colina looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tsering finish him? #ROC#Colina is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsering goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tsering goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Colina stumbles back but Tsering runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Colina to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Colina will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dechen Tsering!

Event: SSDFN 12
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Maximin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsering.
Maximin lands with a nice body kick.
Tsering shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maximin pinned against the ropes. Maximin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maximin lands a nice looking body kick.
Tsering looks winded!
Maximin feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tsering collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthieu Maximin!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthieu Maximin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dechen Tsering was interviewed post fight and said 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.

Event: SSDFN 10: First Kings
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Wojciechowski lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Wojciechowski lands a big uppercut and Tsering crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tsering looks OK. Wojciechowski waves Tsering back to his feet!#ROC#Tsering is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.
Wojciechowski circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tsering tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Wojciechowski wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gniewomir Wojciechowski!
Gniewomir Wojciechowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dechen Tsering was interviewed post fight and said 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.

Event: SSDFN 7
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Despo throws out a loose jab but Tsering uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Despo clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Despo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Despo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsering manages to avoid it.
Tsering tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsering blocks a jab.#CL#
Despo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Despo breaks the clinch.
Despo misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Despo.#CUT#It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.
Despo misses with a body shot.
Despo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Despo jabs Tsering to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Despo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
Tsering with the counter takedown but Despo avoids it easily.
Despo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Despo misses with a wild body shot.
Tsering changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Despo scores with a body shot.
Despo cracks a nice hook into Tsering's ribs.
Tsering looks winded!
Despo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tserings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Despo moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Despo.#BC#
Despo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Despo lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Despo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsering changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsering takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Despo lands a big uppercut and Tsering crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tsering looks OK. Despo waves Tsering back to his feet!#ROC#Tsering is rocked!
Despo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tsering - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Despo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrico Despo!
Dechen Tsering spoke after the fight, saying 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2024

#R1#
Timo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Tsering counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Timo pulls Tsering in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tsering avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tsering thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsering advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Tsering is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timo tries to roll over but Tsering keeps him under control.
Timo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tsering maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Timo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tsering has cracked it and Timo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tsering!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dechen Tsering!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
A combination from AI does no damage.
AI tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsering was well out of range. Poor timing from AI.
AI throws a right hand that Tsering ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsering also avoids with ease.
AI swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AI throws a right and a left that Tsering avoids nicely.
AI fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsering manages to avoid it.
AI throws a right and a left that Tsering avoids nicely.
AI rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsering moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI misses the jab.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
AI throws a body punch but Tsering moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AI looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from AI misses its intended target.
Tsering looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsering keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
AI throws a hook to the side of Tsering's head but Tsering sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
AI digs a good hook to Tsering's body. #T1#
Tsering keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AI rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsering moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
AI looks winded!
AI swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
AI ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsering moves away.
AI misses with a two punch combination.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsering at a distance.
AI ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsering moves away.
AI throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
AI ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsering moves away.
Tsering slips a jab and a cross from AI.
AI throws a jab when Tsering was well out of range.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsering steps to the side to avoid the strikes from AI.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsering rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
AI swings for the body but Tsering moves out of range.
AI throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
AI missing with a left hand there. Tsering was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
AI looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsering feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsering dodges the punch combination from AI.
AI ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsering moves away.
AI misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsering.
AI throws a big shot that misses.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsering avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Delta AI seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AI misses with an uppercut. Tsering saw that one coming.
AI misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for AI, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
AI misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsering.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsering avoids the body shot from AI.
AI throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsering feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsering ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
AI swings for the body but Tsering moves out of range.
AI throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AI looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
AI throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsering.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI misses the shot to the body.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from AI. Tsering does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
AI swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsering.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
AI throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsering.
Delta AI is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
AI looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
We've been informed that AI has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
AI throws a right and a left that Tsering avoids nicely.
AI misses with the combination.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from AI. Those never looked like landing.
AI throws the left hand but Tsering avoids the punch easily.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
AI tries to bum rush Tsering with a series of wild strikes but Tsering uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
AI will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
Tsering keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AI lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsering circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from AI. Tsering does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delta AI dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
AI looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI throws a nice looking combination but Tsering bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
AI has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
AI throws out a loose jab but Tsering uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsering keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AI takes a swing at Tsering's ribcage but misses.
AI throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AI misses with a straight right.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
Delta AI is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AI looks to land a combination but Tsering avoids it well.
AI misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from AI. Tsering does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering staying out of range there.
Tsering feinted with a counter takedown.
AI swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
AI misses with a body shot.
AI is breathing heavily.
Tsering moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
AI throws a body shot but no joy.
AI swings for the body but Tsering moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from AI. Tsering does a little dance to reset his feet.
AI throws a nice looking combination but Tsering bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
AI looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
AI misses the shot to the body.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from AI misses.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
AI misses the shot to the body.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI misses the shot to the body.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
AI looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delta AI seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from AI misses.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI throws a body shot but no joy.
AI throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
AI looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tsering.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
AI throws a looping overhand right but Tsering ducks down to avoid it.
AI fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
AI misses with a wild body shot.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsering ducks under a wild hook from AI.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
AI throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsering slips a straight right by AI.
AI misses with a body shot.
Tsering avoids a punch combination nicely.
AI misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
AI looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
Tsering feinted with a counter takedown.
AI ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsering moves away.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI misses with a straight right.
AI swings for the body but Tsering moves out of range.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
AI will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI throws a body shot but no joy.
AI looks to land a combination but Tsering avoids it well.
AI is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
AI throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsering.
AI looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsering moves away.
AI ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsering moves away.
No joy there for AI, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.#T4#
AI misses with a two punch combination.
AI throws a looping overhand right but Tsering ducks down to avoid it.
AI misses with a looping left.
AI misses with a two punch combination.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
Tsering avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
AI swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
AI misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsering.
AI tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsering was well out of range. Poor timing from AI.
AI throws a looping overhand right but Tsering ducks down to avoid it.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI misses with a straight left.
Tsering avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tsering. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AI throws the left hand but Tsering avoids the punch easily.
Tsering steps to the side to avoid the strikes from AI.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delta AI showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
AI misses with a body shot.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
AI changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
AI swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsering moves out of range as AI strikes.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
Tsering avoids the body shot from AI.
Tsering drops down looking for a counter takedown but AI sprawls and moves away.
AI fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsering manages to avoid it.
Tsering appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
AI will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
AI wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AI throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsering feinted with a counter takedown.
AI takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AI waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsering.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for AI, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsering defending well as AI loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
AI swings for the body but Tsering moves out of range.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI jabbing away but nothing is landing.
AI tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsering was well out of range. Poor timing from AI.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI throws a right hand that Tsering ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsering also avoids with ease.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but AI is quick to defend against it.
AI swinging wildly here.
Tsering half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
AI throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tsering might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
AI thows a left - swing and a miss!
AI swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsering attempts a counter takedown but AI avoids it well and moves away.
AI just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
AI misses with a body shot #TD#
and Tsering decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in AI's guard.#SUB#
Tsering 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.
Tsering passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Tsering seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Tsering seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. AI is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dechen Tsering!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tsering to the ground. Jackson is now in Tsering's guard.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Tsering's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tsering is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tsering has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jackson doesn't defend quickly enough and Tsering has managed to lock this one up! Can Jackson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tsering on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dechen Tsering!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Strauss looking to score a takedown here. Tsering is defending well but Strauss drives through and ends up in Tsering's guard.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tsering is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Strauss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've been told by Tsering's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Strauss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tsering's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strauss controls the pace.#SU2#
Strauss gets to his feet - Tsering follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Strauss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Tsering is trying to escape the position but Strauss is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsering is looking to regain half guard here but Strauss keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsering is trying to work for a sweep but Strauss has mounted him!
Tsering is breathing heavily.
Strauss pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tsering can't escape the position.
Strauss controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Strauss working for a submission but Tsering is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Strauss jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tsering manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Strauss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tsering has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Tsering tries to buck Strauss off but Strauss is having none of it.#SU2#
Strauss decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Tsering gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Tsering looking for a guillotine here but Strauss defends easily.
Strauss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strauss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tsering is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tsering is looking for a triangle but Strauss pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SU2#
Strauss stands up and waves to Tsering to follow him. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tsering enables Strauss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tsering manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Strauss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tsering, up you get!
Elfman Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Strauss gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsering or not. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Strauss pulls guard. #SUB#
Tsering drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsering jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strauss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsering. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsering passes Strauss's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tsering is trying to work for a kimura but Strauss is defending well. #SUB#
Tsering is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strauss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsering.
Strauss keeping hold of Tsering's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elfman Strauss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Strauss gets a double leg takedown into Tsering's guard.
Strauss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strauss passes into half guard.
Strauss wants to pass the guard but Tsering is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss stalling.
Tsering slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Tsering working for a triangle but Strauss defends it easily. #SUB#
Tsering is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strauss defends well.#SU2#
Strauss gets to his feet. Tsering looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Strauss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsering, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Strauss has hold of one of Tsering's legs. Tsering is fighting the takedown attempt but Strauss gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tsering pushes a forearm under Strauss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Strauss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dechen Tsering!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tsering misses with a takedown attempt - Elit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elit counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Elit leaves Tsering with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dechen Tsering. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Elit gets a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elit presses Tsering against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsering fails to pull guard.
Elit lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.
Tsering tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elit smiles and moves away.
Gamma Elit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Elit moves into the clinch.#T3#
Elit presses Tsering against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsering is breathing heavily.
Elit gets through Tsering's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tsering tries to pull guard but Elit holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsering drops back down to his feet.
Elit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Elit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Elit pushes Tsering back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elit slowing the pace effectively.
Tsering is trying to pull guard but Elit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elit leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Elit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Elit.
Elit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elit stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gamma Elit.#CL2#
Elit has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gamma Elit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dechen Tsering's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Elit moves into the clinch.
Tsering tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Elit.
Elit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elit is pushing Tsering up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsering is trying to pull guard but Elit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Elit floors Tsering with a big punch on the inside! Tsering is trying to recover but Elit dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elit controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elit tries to stand but Tsering is controlling his head.
Elit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsering. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elit 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. #T1#
Let's hope that Elit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Elit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsering manages to get back to half guard.
Elit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsering avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elit.
Elit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsering defending well though.
Elit controlling the action here.
Tsering wants to get back to full guard.
Elit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Tsering looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Tsering avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elit.
Elit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tsering actively working from the bottom here.
Elit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tsering regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Elit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsering has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elit has managed to get both his arms back between Tsering's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tsering looking for a guillotine here but Elit defends easily.
Elit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tsering will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Elit throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Elit is posturing up here but Tsering has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Elit tries to roll out but it's too tight and Elit has to tap! Slick submission there by Tsering!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dechen Tsering!
Gamma Elit spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Khalidov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tsering jumps into guard, dragging Khalidov to the mat. #SUB#
Khalidov is sitting in close to Tsering's body. Tsering has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Khalidov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Khalidov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tsering.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dechen Tsering!

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