Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Teller avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai backing away here, and Teller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai sizes up Teller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teller to score with a decent uppercut.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teller throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai slips a straight right by Teller.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teller has time to react.
Teller cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Teller blocks a leg kick.
Chai misses the jab.#TD2#
Teller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Teller has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teller's guard.#REVR#
Teller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teller wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Teller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Teller looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai prevents Teller from improving his position.#SUB2#
Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Teller defends it.
Teller gets full guard.
Teller can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teller pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Teller tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Teller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Teller tries to control Chai's body but Chai pushes him off. Teller squirms to his side and now Chai has his back!
Teller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Teller is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Teller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chai is hanging on to Teller's back as he tries to escape.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eoin Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller lands the left hand.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#TD2#
Teller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teller lands in his opponent's guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Teller passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Teller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is in trouble now - Teller has advanced to mount! #T1##SU2#
Teller stands up from mount. Strange move.
Eoin Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai scores with a head kick. Teller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Maks Teller has been cut.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teller can pounce on him.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai slips under a jab from Teller.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Teller.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Teller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Teller.
Teller moves away from the strike by Chai. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Teller's corner calls for a 1-2. Teller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teller misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teller cracks Chai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Chai staying out of range there.
Teller avoids a kick to the body.
Teller throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eoin Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Teller tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Teller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Chai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Chai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Teller checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Teller throws out a leg kick but Chai moves out of range and Teller only half commits.
Chai defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eoin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Teller throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai scores with a hook.
Teller throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai is looking to chop away at Teller's legs.
Teller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Teller scores with a nice head shot.
Chai stuns Teller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maks Teller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maks Teller's cut.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Teller misses.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai slips a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai slips a jab from Teller.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Teller's ribs.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Teller scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Teller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
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!
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Teller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Teller manages to avoid it.
Eoin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Chai works Teller's body with a nice hook.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Teller misses.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Teller 's knee.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Teller back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Teller moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Jab from Chai.#T3#
Teller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teller throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a hook.#T4#
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Teller misses.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai slips a straight right by Teller.
Chai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chai tries a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Teller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller avoids the body shot from Chai.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Teller misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eoin Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eoin Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Eoin Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teller.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller is looking to counter punch.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teller.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teller avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Teller avoids it with no problem.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson clobbers Teller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Teller lands a jab.
Teller dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Teller's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller scores with a hook.#T1#
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Teller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Teller misses with a wild combination.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Peterson as Teller shoots in.
Teller shoots in but no luck this time.
Teller throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Teller throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Teller throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Teller misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
Teller scores with a nice head shot.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Teller has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson stuffs the takedown.
Teller moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Teller dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Teller clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teller slips a jab from Peterson.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Teller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Teller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peterson slips a straight right by Teller.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teller doesn't seem bothered though.
Teller swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Teller - just one landing.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Teller avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Teller lands with a straight right. Peterson didn't see that one coming.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Jab, jab by Teller - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick from Teller lands but Peterson takes it in his stride.
Teller throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teller staying out of range there.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teller misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Teller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teller throws a front kick aimed at Peterson's knee but Peterson avoids it well.
Teller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Teller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller fails to land the takedown.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Teller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Teller or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Teller gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Teller blocking some punches.
Teller tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson is leaning against Teller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Peterson manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Teller's ribs.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Teller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Teller.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teller throws a head kick that misses.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Teller moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Teller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.#T3#
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Teller seems unphased.
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Teller avoids them all with ease.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Teller.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller shoots in but Peterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson takes one on the button.
Peterson slips under a jab.
Peterson takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Teller.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Teller.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Teller connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Teller slips a straight right by Peterson.
Teller throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Teller slips a jab and a cross from Peterson. #T1#
Peterson moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.#CL2#
Teller gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Teller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller lands a head kick. Peterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Teller misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Teller has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Peterson takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Peterson tries to clinch but Teller moves out of range.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Teller moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.#CL2#
Teller tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teller.
Good body shot from Peterson.
Teller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peterson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teller's efforts to push away.
Peterson prevents Teller from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC#
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Teller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peterson throws a series of strikes that have Teller backpedaling.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nick Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teller.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
A big left from Teller misses.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teller.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teller throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Teller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peterson checks it well.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teller.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Peterson moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Teller misses with a straight left.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Teller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson sizes up Teller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maks Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teller misses with a looping right.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Peterson.
Well Peterson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Peterson!
Nick Peterson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Egyptian lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian clobbers Teller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teller swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller connects with a single shot there.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.#CL#
Egyptian clinches with his opponent.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian stands there with Teller around his waist. Teller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egyptian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Egyptian works on Teller's body with a couple of short punches.
Teller wants a takedown but no success here.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it. #T1##BC2#
Teller breaks the clinch.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Teller slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Teller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a good low kick that Teller was not able to check.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.#T2#
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Teller misses with a right hand
and Egyptian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Teller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Teller scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
Teller dives in for a single leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teller misses with a looping right.
A jab from Teller misses. #T3#
Teller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Teller.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Teller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teller slips a jab from Egyptian.
Teller lands a glancing blow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Teller misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Egyptian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller misses the jab.
Egyptian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teller just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Teller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Egyptian sprawls well. Egyptian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller. #CL#
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Teller tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Teller.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Teller moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teller throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Egyptian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Teller checks it.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Teller.
Teller throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Egyptian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teller checks a leg kick nicely.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Teller lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teller.
Teller misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a straight left.
Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Teller settles back down. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Teller avoids the damage to the body.
Teller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Egyptian gets caught napping as Teller dives in and scores a takedown. Egyptian manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller is looking to advance position but Egyptian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##ES2#
Teller bucks up and throws Egyptian to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T2#
Teller misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Teller.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Teller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teller down. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teller drops back down to his feet.
Egyptian lands a left hand.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teller tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Teller goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Teller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teller scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Teller misses. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Teller misses with a jab to the body
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teller's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.#CL#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Some wild striking there from Teller.
Teller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller tries to circle away but Egyptian has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Teller avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teller.
As Teller backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian is looking to slow Teller down with leg kicks.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teller.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teller's hands.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Teller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Egyptian there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian shows good takedown defense.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Teller misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.#T1#
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Teller throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Egyptian blocks the low kick.
Teller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well.
Donk. Egyptian catches Teller right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian misses with a low kick as Teller jumps back.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller lands a nice shot to the body.
Teller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
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!
Teller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Teller blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian. #T3#
Teller cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Egyptian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Teller.
Jab from Teller.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teller is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller scores with a nice strike.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Teller only half commits.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian clinches with his opponent.
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!
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Teller misses with the head strike.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teller drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Teller is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teller letting Egyptian take a breather here.
Teller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maks Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horus Egyptian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
A relieved looking Horus Egyptian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Teller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teller scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Teller jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Teller avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Good work by Teller as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Teller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teller prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Teller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Teller tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Teller working away.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Teller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Teller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teller on the ground.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Teller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Teller's posture but Teller avoids it. #SUB2#
Teller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Teller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Teller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Teller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Teller tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Teller keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Teller is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Teller postures up.#SUB2#
Teller 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.
An elbow from Teller crashes against the mat.
Teller lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Teller tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB2#
Teller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Teller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
Teller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Teller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teller's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit stays in close to Teller's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Teller is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sitsongrit presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller 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.#R2#
Teller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teller.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teller.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.
Teller takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Teller.
Teller swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Teller.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teller scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Teller feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Teller misses with a double jab.
Teller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Teller checks it.
Teller slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Teller misses the shot to the body.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Teller.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Teller.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Teller persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Teller misses with a two punch combination. #T2##CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Teller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Teller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teller or not.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit presses Teller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Teller's head. #T3#
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danny Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danny Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Teller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sitsongrit uses from the top position.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Teller's body and controls the position. #T4#
Teller is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Teller has a closed guard, preventing Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Maks Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Teller cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teller swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teller finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Teller's knee but Teller avoids it well.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Teller moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Teller avoids a kick to the body.
Teller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Teller misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Teller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teller tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Teller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teller scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Teller.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Teller counters with a body kick.#T2#
Teller needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teller.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Teller shoots in.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Teller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teller throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Teller's shoulder, as Teller tries to avoid the shot.
Teller throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit thumps Teller with a low kick.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Teller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teller goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Teller.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Teller knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit punishes Teller's body with a nice straight punch.
Teller works the jab nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teller connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.#CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Teller up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellers head.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros punishes Teller's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Teller or perhaps it was just good defense by Medeiros, which made it look bad.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teller throws a jab when Medeiros was well out of range.
Medeiros with a jab.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teller avoids the body shot from Medeiros. #T1#
Teller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Teller swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teller slips a straight right by Medeiros.
Teller throws a head kick that misses
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Medeiros tries to sprawl but Teller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller trying to mount his opponent but Medeiros defends it. #SUB#
Teller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teller.
Medeiros tries to get to full guard but Teller has control of the leg. #T2#
Medeiros keeps trying to improve his position.
Medeiros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medeiros.
Medeiros doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Teller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Medeiros blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teller is in close to Medeiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teller throws a big elbow that misses.
Medeiros can't keep his opponent in guard - Teller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Teller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medeiros moves into full guard.
Teller wants to pass the guard but Medeiros is keeping the position.
Teller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medeiros tries to strike from the bottom.
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Medeiros.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Medeiros trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros not doing much here. #T4#
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.
Medeiros prevents Teller from improving his position.
Teller wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
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#
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teller scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teller misses the jab.
Teller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medeiros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medeiros takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Maks Teller is winning the standup battle so far.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Teller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Teller showed some decent athleticism there.
Maks Teller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller prevents Medeiros from improving his position.#SUB#
Teller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medeiros defends it well.
Medeiros regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Teller. #T1#
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Teller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medeiros is trying to control the position but Teller postures up.
Teller looking to pass the guard.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Teller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teller wants to stand but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teller controlling Medeiros's posture.
Medeiros stops Teller from standing up. #T3#
Medeiros postures up in Teller's guard and throws a big left but Teller blocks it.
Medeiros won't allow Teller to get back to his feet.
Teller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medeiros manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Teller 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.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Teller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Medeiros is working an open guard so Teller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
A big left from Medeiros misses. #T4#
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Medeiros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teller thinking.
Teller tries to land a leg kick but Medeiros saw it coming and moves away.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Medeiros. Medeiros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
Medeiros swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medeiros.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Nice body punch from Medeiros.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
As Medeiros backs away, Teller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Medeiros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
Medeiros looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.
Teller misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medeiros manages to circle out of the way.
Teller scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
Teller throws a good cross that connects.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teller!
Teller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Medeiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teller at a distance.
Teller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.
Medeiros drops his hands momentarily and Teller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teller dips to his left and cracks Medeiros with an uppercut!
Teller slips under a jab from Medeiros.
Teller sizes up Medeiros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Teller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot.
Medeiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Medeiros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teller defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Teller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Medeiros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teller tried to score with a low kick but Medeiros checks it.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Medeiros moves away.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medeiros at a distance.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Teller feints a jab promting Medeiros to slip. Teller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Medeiros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Medeiros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medeiros but Medeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teller swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Teller tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teller rather than just go for the knockout.
Teller thuds a left hand into Medeiros's body.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Teller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Medeiros needs to keep his hands up - Teller had a free shot at his head there.
Medeiros connects with a crisp jab.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medeiros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Teller misses.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medeiros connects with a crisp jab.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Teller. That snapped Medeiros's head back.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Teller.
Medeiros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Teller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
Maks Teller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Hitoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hitoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teller tests Hitoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Hitoshi moved out of range.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hitoshi.
Hitoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Teller.
Hitoshi dives in and grabs Teller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teller pushes down on Hitoshi's head and hops out.
Hitoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitoshi.
Hitoshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teller scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Hitoshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teller sprawls and moves away.
Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Hitoshi is out of range.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Teller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Hitoshi moved out of range.
Teller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teller misses with a hook.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitoshi.
Teller throws a leg kick that misses.
Hitoshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Hitoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Teller lands a jab.
Teller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Teller coming out on top.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller misses with an uppercut. Hitoshi saw that one coming.
Teller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitoshi at a distance. #T2#
A lazy left from Teller finds it's target.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teller.
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teller tests Hitoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitoshi is looking to clinch.
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
Teller with a nice calf kick.
Teller staying out of range there.
Hitoshi takes one on the button.
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitoshi blocks a jab.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirata Hitoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller tries to land a front kick but Hitoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hitoshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Hitoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Teller.#T3#
Hitoshi needs to keep his hands up - Teller had a free shot at his head there.
Teller misses with a hook.
Hitoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitoshi tries to clinch but Teller is having none of it.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Teller won't allow Hitoshi to pass to mount.
Teller is trying to stand up here but Hitoshi is controlling him well. #ES2#
Teller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller scores with a hook.#CL#
Hitoshi closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Hitoshi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Teller prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Hitoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Hitoshi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Teller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hitoshi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Teller is trying to stand back up.
Hitoshi misses with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound. Can Teller escape?
Hitoshi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Teller's head.
Hitoshi punishes Teller with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Teller misses the jab.
Teller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teller connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teller.
Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitoshi swivels and escapes.
Teller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hitoshi's waist but Hitoshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teller off to one side.
Hitoshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teller throws a hook but Hitoshi blocks it.
Teller throws a low kick but Hitoshi avoids it.
Teller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hitoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a good jab.
Hitoshi moves out of range as Teller strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitoshi looks to throw the jab but Teller is out of range.
Teller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitoshi with a body shot.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maks Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Teller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a good jab.
Hitoshi ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Hitoshi ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Teller tries to sprawl out of it but Hitoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Hitoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
Teller scores with a jab. Hitoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Teller tries to sprawl but Hitoshi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Teller looking for submissions off his back.
Teller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hitoshi.
Teller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hitoshi is controlling him.
Teller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Teller wants to stand up but Hitoshi is controlling him.
Hitoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller is controlling Hitoshi's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Teller looking to control.
Hitoshi is in close to Teller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi throwing strikes but missing.
Teller controlling the position.
Hitoshi lands a couple of digs.
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi looking to sit in guard and control but Teller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller preventing the sweep.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teller wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Teller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position but Teller postures up.
Teller is working Hitoshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hitoshi shoots for a takedown but Teller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Teller.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitoshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teller avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller feints a jab promting Hitoshi to slip. Teller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hitoshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitoshi as he jumps to the side.
Hitoshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teller sprawls and moves away.
Hirata Hitoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.#T1#
Hitoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Teller.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Hitoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hitoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hitoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hitoshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitoshi prevents Teller from standing back up.
Hitoshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Teller is staying active underneath Hitoshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hitoshi is nestled in close to Teller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller pushes Hitoshi off looking to stand but Hitoshi dives back in and keeps control.
Teller is looking to improve his position.
Teller is holding on to half guard well.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Teller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hitoshi is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teller's head.
Teller is trying to stand back up but Hitoshi is controlling him
Teller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Hitoshi there.
Hitoshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hirata Hitoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hitoshi lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitoshi wants to take a breather but Teller is having none of it.
Hitoshi prevents Teller from standing back up. #T3#
Hitoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teller's head.
Hitoshi trying to mount his opponent but Teller defends it.
Hitoshi slips a nice elbow through Teller's hands, connecting with Teller's forehead.
Ground and pound from Hitoshi. #ES2#
Teller kicks off Hitoshi and gets to his feet.
Teller's corner calls for a 1-2. Teller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitoshi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hitoshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Teller defending well as Hitoshi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Hitoshi misses its intended target.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitoshi walks into a straight right hand from Teller.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitoshi.
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teller lands with a cross.
Teller stuns Hitoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teller connects with a leg kick.
Hitoshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Teller finds it's target.
Teller lands with a cross.
Teller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maks Teller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Teller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
After the fight, Maks Teller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Teller.
Teller throws a hook but Ryhein blocks it.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Teller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Donk. Teller catches Ryhein right on the button with a cross.
Teller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryhein finds it's way round the side to connect with Teller's head.
Ryhein scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Teller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryhein is just out of range.
Ryhein throws a low kick, looking for Teller's leg but Teller calmly moves out of range.
Teller tries to land a front kick but Ryhein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryhein.
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryhein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Teller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryhein on the side of the head.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Ryhein is out of range.
Teller backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teller lands with a straight right. Ryhein didn't see that one coming.
Teller lands a body shot.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Nice shot by Teller.
Ryhein throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Ryhein throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryhein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Nice defenses there by Teller.#TD#
Teller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryhein was covering up waiting for the punch and Teller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryhein has his hands on Teller's head, controlling the position.
Teller wants to control from the top but Ryhein keeps moving.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ryhein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryhein wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller trying to control but Ryhein is working from the bottom.
Teller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teller forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Teller seems to be working for a kimura but Ryhein defends the submission attempt.
Teller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryhein's head.
Ryhein is doing well to control the position and prevent Teller from advancing to side control.
Teller looks to land a strike but Ryhein avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryhein is controlling Teller's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Teller throws a strike but Ryhein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Teller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryhein won't allow Teller to get back to his feet.
Teller wants to improve his position but instead Ryhein has moved into half guard.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ryhein passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ryhein content just to control the position here.
Teller tries to hold on but Ryhein pushes him away.
Ryhein wants to control the pace but Teller is squirming around nicely.
Teller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller 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#
Teller takes one to the chin there.
Ryhein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryhein cracks Teller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryhein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryhein.
Ryhein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab from Teller.
Ryhein lands a jab.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryhein has time to react.
Teller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryhein backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Teller.
Ryhein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryhein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller blocks a jab.
Ryhein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Teller tenderised Ryhein's leg. Ryhein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryhein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryhein only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryhein.
Ryhein gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Ryhein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ryhein pushes Teller off and gets back to his feet.
Ryhein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teller darts in looking for a takedown but Ryhein gets double underhooks and turns Teller into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryhein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Teller is trying to force a seperation but Ryhein has the dominant position.
Teller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryhein keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Teller jumps guard but Ryhein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhein pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Teller breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Ryhein - just one landing.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryhein thuds his right hand into Teller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryhein tries to clinch but Teller is having none of it.
Ryhein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a looping left.
Teller tests Ryhein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryhein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Teller misses.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
Ryhein wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller throws a hook but Ryhein blocks it.
Teller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryhein connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ryhein.#T3#
Teller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryhein back to the cage. Teller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller lunges at Ryhein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryhein's hand. #CL2#
Ryhein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Ryhein has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ryhein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller looks for a takedown but Ryhein sprawls well.
Ryhein connects with a jab.
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Ryhein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Teller is looking to counter punch.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.#T4#
Ryhein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teller doesn't seem bothered though.
Teller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryhein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teller has time to react.
Ryhein misses with a head kick.
Ryhein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ryhein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teller.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Teller checks it.
Teller slips under a jab.
Ryhein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Ryhein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses.
Teller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teller misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cau Ryhein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Teller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teller.
Teller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryhein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryhein is just out of range.
Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhein swivels and escapes.
Teller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryhein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryhein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teller slips a jab and a cross from Ryhein.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teller misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Ryhein's shoulder, as Ryhein tries to avoid the shot.
Teller misses with an uppercut
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Teller is rocked!
Ryhein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Teller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller walks straight into a right hand from Ryhein - that's dropped him! Ryhein jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Teller from any more punishment! Teller 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 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cau Ryhein!

Event: RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Teller there.#TD2#
Teller gets a double leg takedown into Egyptian's guard.#SUB2#
Teller drops back looking for a leg! Egyptian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Egyptian manages to kick Teller off! Teller jumps back into Egyptian's guard.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Teller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Teller wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
Egyptian wants to stand and escape but Teller is having none of it.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian keeping full guard, as Teller tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Teller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Egyptian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Teller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Egyptian, up you get!
Teller misses with a takedown
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Teller lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teller. Teller obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Teller throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Egyptian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Teller is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Teller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Egyptian just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Teller's head.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Teller sees coming a mile off.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teller just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Teller or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Egyptian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Teller.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Teller throws a low kick but Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Teller swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller dives in and grabs Egyptian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egyptian pushes down on Teller's head and hops out.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Egyptian lands a head kick. Teller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Teller misses.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Egyptian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4##BC2#
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Teller.
Egyptian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Egyptian forces Teller back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Teller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maks Teller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teller.
Teller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller darts in looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets double underhooks and turns Teller into the cage.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Teller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Teller.#T1#
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Egyptian walks into a jab.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Teller checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller throws a low kick but Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Teller takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Egyptian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teller's knee momentarily.
Teller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Teller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Egyptian doesn't seem phased though.
Egyptian throws a jab when Teller was well out of range.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Teller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 big right from Egyptian misses.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Teller.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teller misses with a straight left.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
Egyptian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Egyptian scrambles back to his feet.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Teller as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Teller misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Egyptian is looking to counter the offense by Teller and move into the clinch.
Egyptian lands a head kick. Teller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller shoots in but no luck this time.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Teller. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
Egyptian tries to counter by clinching up but Teller breaks away and moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Teller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Egyptian counters with a solid body kick.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teller.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Egyptian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Teller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Teller.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Teller coming out on top.
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Teller's knee but Teller avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Teller lands with a good body shot.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Teller is avoiding it.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Teller.
Teller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Egyptian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teller manages to circle out of the way.
Teller sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Teller moves forwards but Egyptian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egyptian checks a low kick from Teller.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Teller tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Egyptian prevents Teller from breaking the clinch.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Teller avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian prevents the takedown attempt.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teller managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian is struggling to control the position.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
Horus Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian stands there with Teller around his waist. Teller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Teller blocks it.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Teller is looking to break free of the clinch but Egyptian has double underhooks.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian pushes Teller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Egyptian lands a knee to the head.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Teller manages to pull guard.
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Egyptian has passed into side control.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.
Egyptian just content to control the position. #T4#
Teller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Egyptian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teller on the ground.
Egyptian trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Egyptian controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
Maks Teller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 113
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller fails to land the takedown.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Teller shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Teller manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Teller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Teller misses with the combination.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teller throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Teller blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Teller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller shoots in but no luck this time.
Teller lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Teller shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
Teller throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Thibodeaux sends Teller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Teller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Teller is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Teller falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

Event: RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Teller moves away from the strike by Newsome.
Teller throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Newsome.
Teller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newsome tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teller jabs Newsome right on the nose. Newsome blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Teller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teller misses with a looping left.
It looked like Newsome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newsome checks a low kick from Teller.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one.
Newsome misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Teller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Teller throws a head kick but Newsome moves out of range.
Teller lands a head shot.
Teller misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a left and a right that stings Teller.
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!
Teller throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
Teller lands a head shot.
Newsome slips under a jab from Teller.#T1#
Newsome scores with a hook to the body. Teller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teller throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
Newsome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newsome fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teller on the side of the head.
Newsome slips under a jab.
Newsome catches Teller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Newsome's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teller moves away from the strike by Newsome.
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Teller scores with a jab to the head.
Teller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newsome is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller throws a leg kick but Newsome sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Teller.
Teller fails to pull guard.
Teller prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Teller takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Teller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teller working hard to break the clinch.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teller's elbow.
Newsome gets through Teller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Newsome - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Teller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome gets underhooks to prevent Teller's takedown attempt.
Teller tries to break free but Newsome pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Teller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teller stalling in the clinch but Newsome improves position.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teller's efforts to push away.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Teller controls his hands.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Teller prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome presses Teller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Teller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newsome lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Newsome tries to work over Teller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Teller's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Teller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
Tarrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Newsome digs a right hand into Teller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teller's gas tank.
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newsome has him pressed against the cage.
Newsome is working Teller over against the cage.
Newsome cracks Teller with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Teller prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Stalling in the clinch from Newsome.
Newsome pressing his opponent against the cage.
Newsome keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Teller controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Teller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Newsome misses.
Newsome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Teller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newsome eats them both and turns towards Teller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller throws a combination that misses
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teller scores with a jab to the head.
Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch successfully.
Newsome keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teller's efforts to push away.
Teller misses with the head strike.
Newsome keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newsome connects with a crisp jab.
Teller throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Teller is rocked!#T1#
Newsome walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Teller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Newsome swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Teller's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarrell Newsome!

Event: Oliveira vs Davis - Money # 18
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Lights shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teller scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick lands for Teller.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teller lunges at Lights with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lights's hand.
Teller jabs at Lights's body.
Teller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lights's head.
Lights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teller avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Teller as he connects with a hook.
Teller lands a leg kick that knocks Lights off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lights shoots for a double leg takedown but Teller sprawls well. He's pushed Lights's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maks Teller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Night Lights.
Teller lands a nice shot that snaps Lights's head back.
Teller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lights darts in looking for a takedown but Teller gets double underhooks and turns Lights into the cage.
Lights has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teller finds it's way round the side to connect with Lights's head.
Lights takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lights needs to keep his hands up - Teller had a free shot at his head there.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teller scores with a punch to the head.
Lights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teller lands a slapping body shot.
Teller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teller.
Lights looks winded!
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!
Lights gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teller.
Teller lands with an uppercut that bounces Lights off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Lights is rocked!
Teller drops Lights with a big left hand! Lights is injured, injured bad! Teller jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maks Teller!
Maks Teller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Night Lights had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, you will never be one of the great in your craft if you didn't experience losing.'.

Event: Goodman vs Oliveira Money #15
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Teller works Lights's body with a nice hook.
Teller lands with a nice body kick.
Lights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lights goes for a double leg but Teller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teller continues to drive forward.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lights on the side of the head.
Teller scoring well with a low kick there.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lights on the side of the head.
Teller tests Lights's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Teller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Lights manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lights doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Lights darts in and clinches Teller up against the cage.#BC#
Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teller lands with a hook. Lights tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teller scores with a hook.
Lights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller punishes Lights's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Teller leaves Lights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Teller coming out on top.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teller lands a glancing blow to the side of Lights's head.
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teller cracks Lights with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maks Teller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Night Lights.
Teller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lights's hands.
Lights takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Lights is rocked!
Lights leaves his chin hanging out and Teller seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lights crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maks Teller!
A very excited looking Maks Teller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Night Lights had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, you will never be one of the great in your craft if you didn't experience losing.'.

Event: Gore vs Sparks - Money - #11
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Teller. #TD#
Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Teller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teller is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him.
Teller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teller wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Teller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teller manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Teller's guard.
Teller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Teller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Teller is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Teller defends it.
Teller wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teller is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Oliveira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Teller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Archie Oliveira!

Event: Money - Additional - #7
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Lights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Teller stuns Lights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teller throws a jab when Lights was well out of range.
Lights tries to clinch up.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Lights takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller cracks Lights with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lights takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lights scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Teller.
Teller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lights is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lights staying out of range there.
Teller tries to score with a low kick but Lights moves his leg out of the way.
Teller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLights.
Lights changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teller tries to avoid it but Lights manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teller to the ground. Teller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lights changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lights.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Lights appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Teller catches Lights right on the button with a cross.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lights has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teller finds it's way round the side to connect with Lights's head.
Teller tests Lights's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lights throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Lights shoots in looking for a takedown. Teller tries to sprawl out of it but Lights keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller tests Lights's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller lands with a right hand.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
Teller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Night Lights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lights on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#Lights is rocked!
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Lights is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teller fakes the body blow, causing Lights to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lights goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maks Teller!
Maks Teller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Night Lights was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing is part of learning, you will never be one of the great in your craft if you didn't experience losing.'.

Event: Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Teller looks to land a right hand but Bacon moved out of range.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bacon checks a low kick from Teller.
Bacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Teller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bacon doesn't seem phased though.
Teller throws the left hand but Bacon avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller connects with a right hand. Bacon shakes it off.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teller throws a jab when Bacon was well out of range.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Bacon.
Bacon takes one to the chin there.
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A big left from Teller misses.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller misses with a straight left.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Bacon slips the punch.
Teller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Teller is looking to score with low kicks.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bacon pinned against the cage. Bacon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacon.
Ed Bacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Bacon's shoulder, as Bacon tries to avoid the shot.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller misses with a hook.#T2#
Teller misses with a hook.
Teller misses the jab.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bacon pinned against the cage. Bacon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teller throws a body punch but Bacon moves out of range.
Teller darts in looking for a takedown but Bacon gets double underhooks and turns Teller into the cage.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacon with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Teller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bacon tries to avoid it but Teller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bacon to the ground. Bacon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Bacon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt
and Bacon counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller misses with a low kick as Bacon jumps back.
Teller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab from Teller.
Teller scores with a jab.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Bacon ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bacon stuffs the takedown attempt from Teller. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller throws a leg kick but Bacon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bacon moves away from the strike by Teller.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Bacon moved out of range.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacon manages to avoid it.
Teller scores with a jab.
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!
Teller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bacon slips under a jab.
Teller misses with a shot to the body
and Bacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bacon circles away quickly and effectively.
Bacon takes one to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Bacon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Bacon.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Bacon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Bacon blocks the leg kick.
Teller connects with the punch.
Bacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacon throws out a counter right but Teller avoids it with no problem.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacon.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bacon is out of range and Teller settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Bacon.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller misses with a hook. Bacon ducked under it nicely.
Teller looks to land a combination but Bacon avoids it well.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bacon moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacon.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller lands a glancing blow to the side of Bacon's head.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Teller.
Bacon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller throws a body punch but Bacon moves out of range.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Bacon saw that one coming.
A low kick from Teller is predictable there
and Bacon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teller throws a hook but Bacon blocks it.
Teller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bacon.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Bacon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bacon slips under a jab from Teller.
Bacon throws out a counter right but Teller avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Teller there.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Bacon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teller throws a hook but Bacon blocks it.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Bacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bacon moves out of range as Teller strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Bacon ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
Teller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teller cracks Bacon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Bacon.#T3#
Teller misses with a looping left.
Bacon throws out a counter right but Teller avoids it with no problem.
Teller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacon can do to turn this around?
Bacon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Bacon moved out of range nicely.
Bacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Bacon throws out a counter right but Teller avoids it with no problem.
Teller throws a hook but Bacon blocks it.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teller scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller throws the left hand but Bacon avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Teller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Bacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller misses with a combination
and Bacon counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller motions for Bacon to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bacon avoids the body shot from Teller.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bacon avoids the body shot from Teller.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Bacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller cracks Bacon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Bacon slips the punch.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Teller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bacon.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bacon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teller.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller throws the left hand but Bacon avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Bacon ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Bacon slips a jab and a cross from Teller.
Teller stalks Bacon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bacon's face. Bacon staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
Teller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Bacon moves away and avoids it.
Teller connects with a right hand. Bacon shakes it off.
Bacon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Bacon moves away and avoids it.
Teller scores with a jab.
Maks Teller is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacon.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Bacon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacon counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Bacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Teller misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
Teller throws the left hand but Bacon avoids the punch easily.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller takes a swing at Bacon's ribcage but misses.
Teller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bacon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Teller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bacon slips a straight right by Teller.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bacon ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Bacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
A low kick from Teller is predictable there
and Bacon counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bacon checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Bacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bacon slips under a jab.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Teller misses with a low kick as Bacon jumps back.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Bacon throws out a counter right but Teller avoids it with no problem.
Bacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bacon blocks a jab.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Teller misses with a left hand
and Bacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Bacon ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bacon counters with a straight right hand.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Bacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller throws an off balance right hand
and Bacon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teller with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacon moves away from the strike by Teller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Bacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller misses with a body punch
enabling Bacon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ed Bacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maks Teller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
Maks Teller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Money - Additional - #4
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Teller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Teller tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Teller lands with a good body shot.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez slips a jab from Teller.
Teller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez. Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teller throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Teller with a nice cross.
Teller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Teller misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Teller lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been informed that Teller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Teller.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.#T2#
Teller throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Teller misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Teller does it's job there.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Teller cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Teller misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller misses with a hook
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Teller misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Teller lands a head shot.#T4#
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Teller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
Teller looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Teller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lopez slips under a jab from Teller.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Teller.
Teller catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teller connects with a body shot.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Teller throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Teller.
Teller throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight that turns Teller's legs to rubber! Lopez pushes forward with more strikes and Teller goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Lopez!

Event: Collins vs Daxton - Money #1
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teller as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Lahey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teller sprawls well initially but Lahey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lahey wants to work for an arm triangle but Teller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lahey stalling.
Teller wants to improve his position but Lahey is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller pushes Lahey off looking to stand but Lahey dives back in and keeps control.
Lahey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Teller is looking to escape.#T1#
Lahey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lahey thows a huge punch but Teller dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lahey is working away from the top position though.
Lahey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lahey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teller for as long as he can get away with.
Teller wants to improve his position but Lahey is controlling well.
Well, if Lahey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Teller is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Teller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lahey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lahey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lahey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lahey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teller wants to stand and escape but Lahey is having none of it. #T3#
Lahey trying to control but Teller is working from the bottom.
Lahey is pushing down on Teller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teller is fighting to maintain full guard but Lahey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lahey is controlling the pace.
Lahey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lahey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teller pushes Lahey off looking to stand but Lahey dives back in and keeps control.
Teller is looking to control Lahey 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teller avoid being mounted?
Teller pushes Lahey off looking to stand but Lahey dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lahey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teller throws a hook to the side of Lahey 's head but Lahey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lahey .
Teller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lahey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teller circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lahey . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey swats away the attempt to clinch by Teller.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Lahey is out of range.
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Teller lands.
Lahey has his takedown stuffed
and Teller counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Teller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lahey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teller avoids it really well and circles away.
Teller cracks Lahey with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maks Teller 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#
Lahey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lahey pinned against the cage. Lahey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lahey moves out of range as Teller strikes.#TD#
Lahey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lahey content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lahey is working for a submission of some sort.
Teller trying to control but Lahey postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lahey content to control rather than advance.
Lahey is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lahey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lahey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teller defending well though.
Lahey not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lahey '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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teller is concentrating on defense, preventing Lahey from advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lahey controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
Teller scores with a punch to the head.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt.
Teller lands with a nice combination. Lahey backs away looking to recover.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Teller there.
Lahey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teller wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lahey . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey has a takedown stuffed.
Lahey goes for a double leg but Teller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teller continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lahey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teller prevents it.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Teller manages to break the clinch.
Lahey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teller scores with a jab.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Jim Lahey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lahey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!#CL2#
Teller closes the distance and pushes Lahey back into the cage.
Teller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teller can't break the clinch.
Teller working hard to break the clinch.
Lahey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Teller tries to break the clinch but Lahey is controlling the position.
Lahey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Teller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teller throws a leg kick but Lahey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lahey fails with the takedown.
Teller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teller slaps away a takedown attempt from Lahey , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Teller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left and a right from Teller both land. Nice combination.
Oh Lahey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Crack! Teller connects with the perfect overhand right and Lahey falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Teller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maks Teller!
A victorious Maks Teller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jim Lahey stepped up to the mic, saying 'The shit clock's ticking. Time to hit the LC randers'.

Event: Justice - Additional - #1
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Teller.
Lowe fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Teller gets caught napping as Lowe dives in and scores a takedown. Teller manages to retain guard.
Teller is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lowe dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Lowe in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Teller is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cam Lowe!

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