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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Tellurique (ranked 1069 p4p, 2958 weight class) and Giorgi Gelashvili (ranked 137 p4p, 369 weight class). Giorgi Gelashvili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgi Gelashvili!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Tellurique manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gelashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tellurique drives through and clinches with Gelashvili against the cage.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gelashvili wants a takedown.
Gelashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Tellurique landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gelashvili looks winded!
Gelashvili takes a shot to the head.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Gelashvili blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown.
Tellurique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gelashvili's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellurique stops a takedown attempt from Gelashvili.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gelashvili has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique scores with a knee to the head.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Gelashvili blocks it.
Tellurique lands an uppercut.
Tellurique using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tellurique is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Gelashvili has Tellurique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tellurique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Tellurique 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gelashvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tellurique gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelashvilis head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellurique gets through Gelashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gelashvili can't get the takedown.
Tellurique looking to throw knees to the head but Gelashvili is blocking nicely.
Gelashvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Gelashvili.
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gelashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique works on Gelashvili's body with a couple of short punches.
Tellurique stops a takedown attempt from Gelashvili.
A short left from Tellurique .
Gelashvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tellurique pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tellurique rushes Gelashvili and presses him up against the cage.
Tellurique prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique pushes Gelashvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tellurique .
Tellurique has Gelashvili pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tellurique digs a right hand into Gelashvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelashvili's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Gelashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tellurique pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Gelashvili blocks it.
Tellurique taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Gelashvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Gelashvili in a clinch.
Tellurique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
Tellurique digs a right hand into Gelashvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelashvili's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
Tellurique is working Gelashvili over against the cage.
Gelashvili goes for a takedown attempt but Tellurique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gelashvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique gets through Gelashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tellurique .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gelashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Gelashvili's ribcage. Gelashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelashvili or not.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gelashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gelashvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tellurique prevents it.
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
Gelashvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tellurique avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaston Tellurique has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique lands a nice knee to the body.
Gelashvili is breathing heavily.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelashvili or not.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique presses Gelashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelashvilis head.
Tellurique landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Tellurique .
Gelashvili blocking some punches.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tellurique manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique lands a nice knee to the body.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tellurique obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tellurique clinches.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gelashvili takes a shot to the head.
Gelashvili blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Gelashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gelashvili goes for a takedown attempt but Tellurique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Gelashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Tellurique missing with knees to the body.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gelashvili takes a shot to the head.
Gelashvili looking for a takedown.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Gelashvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gelashvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelashvili.
Gelashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellurique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gelashvili blocks it with crossed arms.
Gelashvili has Tellurique pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gelashvili pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tellurique tumbling to the mat - Gelashvili dives into Tellurique 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelashvili's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tellurique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique being controlled here, momentarily.
Tellurique wants to get back to his feet but Gelashvili is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gelashvili passes Tellurique 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tellurique is looking to escape.
Gelashvili sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tellurique is trying to stand back up but Gelashvili is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelashvilis head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gelashvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gelashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tellurique 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tellurique moves into range and clinches up with Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
A short right from Tellurique .
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gelashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelashvili won't want to take too many of those.
Tellurique working Gelashvili over with knees to the body.
Tellurique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelashvili can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Gelashvili is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tellurique crunches a lovely knee into Gelashvili's ribcage.
Tellurique is struggling to control the position.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Gelashvili tries for a takedown but Tellurique manages to get underhooks.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tellurique gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Gelashvili prevents a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique stalls.
Tellurique pushes Gelashvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Tellurique .
Tellurique scores with a knee to the head.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Gelashvili.
Gelashvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tellurique is defending well.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Gelashvili can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Tellurique .
Tellurique prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
Tellurique tries to work over Gelashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Gelashvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gelashvili up against the cage.
Gelashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
Tellurique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tellurique gets underhooks to prevent Gelashvili's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique had his way with Giorgi Gelashvili in that round.
That's time! Tellurique 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tellurique closes the distance and clinches.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelashvili.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Gelashvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique gets underhooks to prevent Gelashvili's takedown attempt.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Gelashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to work over Gelashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Gelashvili blocks an uppercut.
Gelashvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gelashvili is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique has Gelashvili pressed against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Gelashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique lands a shot to the body.
Tellurique is pressed up against the cage. Gelashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tellurique down to the mat. Tellurique avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tellurique gets a clinch.
Tellurique lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Gelashvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tellurique is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tellurique lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Gelashvili avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili has Tellurique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tellurique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gelashvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tellurique is defending well.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique cracks Gelashvili with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gelashvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tellurique is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tellurique is leaning against Gelashvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gelashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gaston Tellurique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gelashvili prevents a body shot from Tellurique .
Gelashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tellurique pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gelashvili being controlled against the cage.
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Gelashvili avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
Giorgi Gelashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Tellurique showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tellurique , 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:41
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:41
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaston Tellurique !
Gaston Tellurique retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Gaston Tellurique thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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