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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kononov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teixeira looks to land a combination but Kononov avoids it well. #TD#
Kononov shoots in and bounces Teixeira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Teixeira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kononov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kononov trying to move into half guard but instead Teixeira has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kononov controlling Teixeira's posture.
Teixeira wanted to stand there but Kononov had control of the position.
Kononov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kononov working for a triangle but Teixeira defends it easily.
#T1#
Kononov has Teixeira pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Kononov working for a triangle but Teixeira defends it easily.
Teixeira wanted to stand there but Kononov had control of the position.
Kononov 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.#SUB#
Kononov looking for a guillotine here but Teixeira defends easily.
Teixeira wants to stand but Kononov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kononov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kononov, not yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Teixeira wanted to stand there but Kononov had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Kononov avoids nicely.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Kononov moves out of range. #TD#
Teixeira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kononov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kononov is standing up over Teixeira. Teixeira looks to escape but Kononov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Kononov controls the position.
Kononov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Teixeira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kononov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kononov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Teixeira's legs.
Kononov controlling the position.
Teixeira prevents Kononov from improving position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Teixeira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kononov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Potap Kononov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Kononov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kononov lands in his opponent's guard.
Teixeira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kononov is controlling him.
Kononov tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard.
Kononov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira keeping full guard, as Kononov tries to pass. #T1#
Teixeira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kononov wants to pass the guard but Teixeira is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potap Kononov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kononov slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Kononov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira avoids it really well and circles away.
Kononov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teixeira pinned against the cage. Teixeira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Kononov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teixeira pushes Kononov off looking to stand but Kononov dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Teixeira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kononov in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Kononov is pressing down on Teixeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teixeira is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Teixeira is trying to stand up here but Kononov is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kononov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Teixeira!
Potap Kononov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kononov wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy.
Teixeira is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kononov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kononov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Teixeira is letting Kononov control him for a moment.
Teixeira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potap Kononov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Kononov moved out of range nicely.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Kononov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kononov.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Teixeira. No joy for Kononov on that attempt.
Kononov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teixeira swivels and escapes.
As Kononov backs off Teixeira throws a huge counter combo but Kononov manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potap Kononov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kononov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teixeira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Kononov moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Kononov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Teixeira is looking to get back to his feet here but Kononov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Teixeira's back.
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!
Teixeira trying to get back to his feet but Kononov is in full control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kononov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Teixeira's chin but Teixeira turns very nicely into Kononov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Teixeira.
#T1#
Kononov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kononov has a closed guard, preventing Teixeira from standing up.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Teixeira tries to stand but Kononov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kononov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kononov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teixeira is one step ahead there.
Teixeira wants to get up but he can't break Kononov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kononov is trying to keep Teixeira in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Kononov saw that one coming.
Branko Teixeira seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kononov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teixeira to the ground. Kononov is now in Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira keeping full guard, as Kononov tries to pass.
Teixeira wants to stand but Kononov is controlling the position. #T3#
Kononov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kononov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kononov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kononov is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kononov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Kononov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Kononov is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Teixeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Kononov.
Kononov wants to pass the guard but Teixeira is defending well. #SUB#
Kononov is looking for submissions but instead, Teixeira has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kononov prevents Teixeira from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branko Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kononov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potap Kononov!
In defeat, Branko Teixeira stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to have a rematch because I was not at my full potential tonight. '.
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Event:
CCR 42
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teixeira misses with the combination.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellis misses with a wild combination.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but Teixeira seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like Branko Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#
Teixeira is rocked!
Teixeira slips a jab and a cross from Ellis.
Oh Teixeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teixeira throws a shot from downtown. Ellis moves away and avoids it.
Ellis drops Teixeira with a huge uppercut! Teixeira drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ellis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Ellis!
In defeat, Branko Teixeira stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to have a rematch because I was not at my full potential tonight. '.
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Event:
CCR 34
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
McPhail throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Teixeira counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Teixeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Teixeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPhail knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Teixeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teixeira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McPhail is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1##SUB2#
Teixeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teixeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Teixeira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McPhail rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teixeira's guard! Nice work there by McPhail! #SUB2#
Teixeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Teixeira working for a triangle but McPhail defends it easily.
McPhail knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teixeira on the ground.#T2#
McPhail is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Teixeira working for a triangle but McPhail defends it easily.
#T3#
McPhail slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Teixeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McPhail is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Teixeira looking for a guillotine here but McPhail defends easily.
McPhail stays in close to Teixeira's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McPhail looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teixeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McPhail controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Teixeira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McPhail lands a nice hook to Teixeira's body. Teixeira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McPhail looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McPhail lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
McPhail sends Teixeira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McPhail is motioning to the referee to let Teixeira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Teixeira is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Branko Teixeira has been cut.
McPhail closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Teixeira out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy McPhail!
In his post fight interview, Paddy McPhail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Branko Teixeira spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to have a rematch because I was not at my full potential tonight. '.
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Event:
CCR 31
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Teixeira counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Teixeira looking to pass the guard.
Teixeira passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Teixeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teixeira is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson tries to kick Teixeira off but Teixeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Teixeira is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teixeira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Branko Teixeira!
An out of breath Branko Teixeira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CCR 28
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Teixeira tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away #TD#
so Teixeira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Teixeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Teixeira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Teixeira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Warehouse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Teixeira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Teixeira won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Teixeira is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teixeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Jackson throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teixeira to the ground. Jackson is now in Teixeira's guard.#SUB#
Jackson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Teixeira has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jackson manages to get his head free but now Teixeira has transitioned to an armbar! Jackson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Teixeira! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Branko Teixeira!
An intense looking Branko Teixeira took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to fight "Roger Fererria" next. so please make that fight happen!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A combination from Fallen does no damage.
Fallen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Teixeira counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Fallen pushes Teixeira off and gets back to his feet.
Teixeira needs to keep his hands up - Fallen had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fallen feints a jab promting Teixeira to slip. Fallen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Teixeira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Fallen lands with an overhand left.
Fallen misses with a body kick.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Fallen.
Teixeira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fallen just manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fallen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fallen throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Fallen.
Some wild striking there from Fallen.
#T3#
Fallen misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters with a good low kick that Fallen was not able to check.
Fallen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fnx Fallen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallen lands a jab-cross combination.
Teixeira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Fallen falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Teixeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Fallen's coach down at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fallen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fallen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Teixeira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fallen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teixeira.
Teixeira has Fallen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fallen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fnx Fallen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fallen looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira has been working on his balance at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fallen.
Fallen misses with a few strikes there.
Fallen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fallen sprawls and moves away.
Fallen looks for the body kick but Teixeira saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallen misses with a head kick.
Fallen throws a series of punches but Teixeira avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira tries to counter with a takedown but Fallen is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Fallen feints a jab promting Teixeira to slip. Fallen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Teixeira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fallen lands with a nice combination. Teixeira backs away looking to recover.
Fallen misses the shot to the body.
Fallen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Fallen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Teixeira backs up against the cage.
Fallen throws a good cross that connects.
Fallen misses with a body shot.
Teixeira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fallen misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Fallen misses with a series of wild punches.
Teixeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fallen sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Fallen.
Teixeira feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Fallen.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teixeira slips a jab and a cross from Fallen.
Fallen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teixeira has time to react.
Fallen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fallen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teixeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fallen throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Teixeira attempts a counter takedown but Fallen avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fnx Fallen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fallen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fallen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teixeira is looking to counter the offense by Fallen and move into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fallen!
Fallen throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira attempts a counter takedown but Fallen avoids it well and moves away.
Fallen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallen tries to bum rush Teixeira with a series of wild strikes but Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fallen lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Fallen misses with a two punch combination.
Fallen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fallen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Teixeira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Teixeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teixeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Teixeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Teixeira 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. #T2##SUB#
Teixeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teixeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Teixeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Fallen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fallen manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Fallen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Teixeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teixeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Fallen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fallen manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Fallen's guard.
Fallen is looking to stand up but Teixeira isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB#
Teixeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teixeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko Teixeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Teixeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Fallen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fallen manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Fallen's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fallen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Teixeira is pushing down on Fallen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fallen is fighting to maintain full guard but Teixeira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fallen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Teixeira is trying for a kimura here. Fallen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teixeira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Branko Teixeira!
A victorious Branko Teixeira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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