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Event:
RMMA 49 - Gigante v Lenkov
Date: Dec 13, 2025 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Van De Van darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tefcole cracks Van De Van with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tefcole looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Van is just out of range.
Van De Van moves out of range of the strikes.
Van De Van was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tefcole lands a lovely overhand right.
Michal Tefcole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tefcole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van De Van.
Van De Van rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tefcole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tefcole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tefcole. Van De Van does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tefcole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van De Van walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Tefcole misses its intended target.
Van De Van throws a big counter combination but Tefcole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van De Van keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tefcole.
Van De Van appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Van lands an elbow that stopped Tefcole in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Van De Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van De Van moves out of range of the strikes.
Van De Van misses with a body kick.
Van De Van fakes the leg kick and cracks Tefcole in the body.
Good shot there by Tefcole.#T1#
Tefcole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Van.
Van De Van throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tefcole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van De Van swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tefcole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tefcole dodges the punch combination from Van De Van.
Van De Van pushes Tefcole away with a front kick.
Tefcole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van De Van tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Van throws a series of punches but Tefcole avoids them all with ease.
Tefcole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van De Vans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tefcole throws a body shot but no joy.
Van De Van misses with a body kick.
Tefcole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Van manages to avoid it.
Van De Van ducks under a wild hook from Tefcole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Tefcole.#T2#
Tefcole misses with a straight left.
Van De Van defending well as Tefcole loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Tefcole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van De Van doesn't seem phased though.
Van De Van tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tefcole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tefcole lands with a nice body punch.
Tefcole throws a shot to the body.
Tefcole lands a right hook to the body.
Van De Van fails with the takedown.
Van De Van throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tefcole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van De Van doesn't manage to clinch there - Tefcole circles away.
Tefcole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tefcole 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.
Van De Van throws a wild body kick that Tefcole sees coming a mile off.
Tefcole swings for the body but Van De Van moves out of range.
Tefcole throws a looping overhand right but Van De Van ducks down to avoid it.
Van De Van tries to clinch up but Tefcole circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Van De Van scores with a four punch combination!
Tefcole misses with a wild body shot.
Van De Van is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Van De Van clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tefcole gets control of Van De Van's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tefcole will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Van stops Tefcole from standing up.
Tefcole wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Van De Van manages to pass to side control.
Well, if Van De Van 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.
#SU#
Van De Van escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tefcole stuns Van De Van with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van De Van throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van De Van throws a right and a left that Tefcole avoids nicely.
Tefcole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tefcole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van De Van at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Van lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4##CL#
Van De Van closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Van De Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tefcole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Tefcole cracks Van De Van with a good jab.
Van De Van ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van De Van. Tefcole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tefcole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tefcole with a nice cross.
Tefcole moves out of range as Van De Van throws a body kick.
Tefcole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tefcole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tefcole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van De Van under the eye.
Van De Van misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tefcole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van De Van looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tefcole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tefcole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van De Van tries a head kick but it misses.
Tefcole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice shot lands for Tefcole.
Tefcole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tefcole misses with an uppercut. Van De Van saw that one coming.
It looked like Van De Van was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tefcole.#CL#
Van De Van gets a clinch. #TD2#
Tefcole decides to pull guard. #SU#
Van De Van gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tefcole scores with a body shot.
Van De Van connects with the punch.
Van De Van is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van De Van darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tefcole throws a hook but Van De Van avoids it easily.
Van De Van throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tefcole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van De Van avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van De Van wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van De Van will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van De Van throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Van De Van lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tefcole just misses with a punch to the body.
Tefcole misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Tefcole.
Tefcole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tefcole throws a body punch but Van De Van moves out of range.
Van De Van throws a counter high kick but Tefcole was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van De Van loads up on a big right hand but Tefcole slips the punch.
Tefcole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tefcole lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Van lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van De Van moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tefcole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tefcole scores with a jab. Van De Van acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tefcole 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.
Decent striking displayed by Van De Van there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tefcole misses with a looping right.
Tefcole scores with a body shot.
Tefcole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tefcole misses with a looping right.#T2#
Tefcole misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Tefcole.
Tefcole throws a lazy uppercut
and Van De Van makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tefcole really felt that one!
Tefcole jabs at Van De Van's body.
Corem Van De Van is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tefcole throws a body punch but Van De Van moves out of range.
Tefcole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tefcole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Van.
Tefcole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Van is looking to land body kicks.
Van De Van throws a nice looking combination but Tefcole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tefcole thuds a left hand into Van De Van's body.
Van De Van misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van De Van looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Van scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van De Van throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Tefcole as he connects with a hook.
Tefcole throws a shot to the body.
Van De Van scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tefcole in his tracks.
Van De Van has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tefcole finds it's way round the side to connect with Van De Van's head.
Tefcole lands with an overhand left.
Tefcole lands a nice hook to Van De Van's body. Van De Van takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tefcole misses with a straight right.
As Tefcole tries to get set, Van De Van tries to push him back and clinch up but Tefcole manages to avoid the attempt.
Van De Van's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tefcole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van De Van scrambles back to his feet.
Van De Van throws a body kick that misses.
Tefcole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tefcole takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tefcole slips a jab and a cross from Van De Van.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tefcole.
Van De Van misses with a straight right.
Van De Van swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Tefcole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tefcole jabs Van De Van to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michal Tefcole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tefcole misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Van De Van just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Tefcole.
Tefcole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van De Van.
Michal Tefcole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tefcole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van De Van's head.#CL#
Van De Van drives through and clinches with Tefcole against the cage.
#BC#
Van De Van breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tefcole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van De Van misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tefcole.
Tefcole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tefcole slips a jab and a cross from Van De Van.
Tefcole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tefcole blocks a head kick by Van De Van.
Van De Van tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tefcole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van De Van walks into a jab.
Tefcole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tefcole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tefcole misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tefcole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tefcole throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Van.
Tefcole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van De Van tries to close the distance and clinch but Tefcole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van De Van throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Van De Van.
Tefcole tries to move into range but Van De Van moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van De Van blocks a jab.
Van De Van misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van De Van rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tefcole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tefcole defending well as Van De Van loads up on a big left hand.
Van De Van tries to bum rush Tefcole with a series of wild strikes but Tefcole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tefcole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tefcole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tefcole thuds a left hand into Van De Van's body.
Van De Van is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van De Van is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tefcole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Van misses with a looping right.
Jab from Tefcole.
Tefcole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Tefcole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tefcole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van De Van tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tefcole counters with a nice uppercut.
Van De Van looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tefcole misses the body punch
and Van De Van counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tefcole thinking.
Van De Van walks into a stiff left hand from Tefcole.
Van De Van avoids the body shot from Tefcole.
Tefcole lands a nice hook to Van De Van's body. Van De Van takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Van De Van misses.
Van De Van keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van De Van tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tefcole manages to circle out of the way.
Tefcole lands with an overhand left.
Tefcole loads up on a big right hand but Van De Van slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van De Van. That's going to slow Tefcole down.
Van De Van tries to move into range but Tefcole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Van shoots in but no luck this time.
Van De Van moves away from the strike by Tefcole. #T2#
Van De Van walks into a jab.
Tefcole just misses with a punch to the body.
Van De Van moves forwards but Tefcole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tefcole slips a straight right by Van De Van.
Tefcole lands with a hook. Van De Van tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tefcole throws a big shot that misses.
Tefcole lands a jab to the head.
Van De Van misses with a series of wild punches.
Van De Van takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van De Van gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van De Van bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van De Van swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tefcole misses with a looping right.
Van De Van connects with a body shot that sends Tefcole's belly button to the back.
Tefcole scores with the left hand. Van De Van knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A jab from Tefcole does it's job there.
Van De Van ducks under a wild hook from Tefcole.
Tefcole lands with an uppercut that bounces Van De Van off the cage and back into range.
Tefcole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Van De Van wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van De Van misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tefcole digs a good body shot into Van De Van's ribs.
Van De Van swinging wildly here.
Tefcole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tefcole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Van misses with a wild combination.
Van De Van wants to clinch up but Tefcole keeps it at a distance.
Van De Van takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tefcole lands a nice shot to the body.
Tefcole misses with a wild body shot.
Corem Van De Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Van De Van takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Van on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van De Van is looking to land body kicks.
Tefcole lands a nice hook to Van De Van's body. Van De Van takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van De Van takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tefcole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Tefcole misses its intended target.
Tefcole scores with a nice strike.
Van De Van tries to clinch up.
Van De Van keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tefcole.
Van De Van scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Van De Van.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tefcole connects with a body shot that sends Van De Van's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Tefcole. No joy for Van De Van on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corem Van De Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tefcole lands a jab to Van De Van's midsection.
Michal Tefcole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van De Van.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Tefcole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tefcole 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tefcole! |
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Event:
RMMA 47 - Aspinall v Sims 2
Date: Nov 29, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winslow. Tefcole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winslow scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Michal Tefcole has been cut.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winslow moves away.
Winslow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Winslow.
Tefcole throws an overhand right that lands on Winslow's shoulder, as Winslow tries to avoid the shot.
Winslow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winslow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tefcole walks into a straight right hand from Winslow.
Winslow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tefcole manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Winslow.
Tefcole is trying to pull guard but Winslow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winslow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Tefcole manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tefcole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winslow connects with a couple of short punches.
Tefcole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tefcole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winslow.
Tefcole is looking to stand up but Winslow isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Tefcole has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Winslow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
A short left from Winslow.
Winslow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Winslow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tefcole fails to pull guard.
Winslow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards. #TD#
Winslow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tefcole pushes Winslow off looking to stand but Winslow dives back in and keeps control.
Winslow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tefcole pushes Winslow off looking to stand but Winslow dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winslow lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winslow connects with a nice short shot to Tefcole's temple.
Tefcole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winslow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winslow thows a huge punch but Tefcole dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Tefcole has one foot on Winslow's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tefcole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Tefcole misses the target.
It looked like Winslow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winslow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefcole.
#CL#
Tefcole gets tackled into the cage by Winslow. Winslow maintains the clinch. #T2#
Winslow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winslow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winslow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winslow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tefcole.
Tefcole is trying to pull guard but Winslow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jeff Winslow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.
Winslow scores with a shot to the side of Tefcole's head.
Winslow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Winslow.
Winslow lands a left hand.
#TD#
Winslow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tefcole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Winslow has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tefcole.
Winslow is working the ground and pound. Can Tefcole escape?
Winslow lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winslow lands shots from the back. #ROC#Tefcole is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tefcole is trying to get back to his feet but Winslow has full control of the position and if anything, Tefcole has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Winslow softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tefcole is still in real trouble! Can Winslow finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winslow connects with a couple of big shots that have Tefcole covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Tefcole! Winslow fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Winslow!
Jeff Winslow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 25
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Da Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Michal Tefcole has been cut.
Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Tefcole dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
Tefcole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Tefcole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Tefcole misses the target.
Tefcole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tefcole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Silva throws a head kick but Tefcole moves out of range.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva throws a counter combo.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefcole.
Tefcole moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Tefcole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Tefcole moves out of range.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tefcole moves away.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tefcole strikes.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tefcole dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
#T1#
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tefcole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tefcole moves away.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tefcole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Tefcole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tefcole strikes.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Tefcole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Da Silva misses with a body punch
and Tefcole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Tefcole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva jabs at Tefcole's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Tefcole blocks a jab.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tefcole counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Tefcole avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Tefcole moves out of range.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Tefcole staying out of range there.
Tefcole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tefcole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Tefcole's knee but Tefcole avoids it well.
Tefcole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tefcole.
Tefcole just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tefcole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tefcole scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Tefcole misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Tefcole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tefcole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tefcole misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Tefcole misses with a looping right.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Tefcole moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Tefcole misses with a looping left.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tefcole.
Da Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tefcole looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Tefcole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
Tefcole throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tefcole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a counter combo.
Da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tefcole doesn't seem bothered though.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tefcole.
Tefcole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tefcole.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Tefcole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefcole throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Tefcole's body. Tefcole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tefcole.
A quick step to the side and Tefcole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Tefcole. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Tefcole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tefcole. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tefcole moves away.
Tefcole misses with a straight left.
Tefcole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Tefcole misses.
Tefcole lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva defending well as Tefcole loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Tefcole swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Tefcole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tefcole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Silva thinking.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tefcole ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Tefcole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Tefcole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Tefcole misses.
Tefcole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefcole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tefcole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tefcole throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Silva Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tefcole ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tefcole looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tefcole throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tefcole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tefcole misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Tefcole avoids it well.
Tefcole is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Da Silva's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Tefcole counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tefcole misses the target.
Tefcole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tefcole.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tefcole misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Tefcole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tefcole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefcole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tefcole moves away.
Tefcole misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Tefcole avoids them all with ease.
Tefcole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tefcole throws a good cross that connects.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Tefcole slips the punch.
Da Silva misses with a combination
and Tefcole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tefcole slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Tefcole swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tefcole swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.#T2#
Da Silva throws a lazy body kick
and Tefcole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tefcole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Tefcole.
Tefcole throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tefcole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tefcole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
A counter left hand to the body from Tefcole misses its target.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Tefcole.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tefcole might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tefcole connects with a looping right hand.
Tefcole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tefcole.#T3#
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tefcole.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tefcole.
Despite the aggression on Da Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Da Silva!
Jab from Tefcole.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Tefcole avoids it well.
Tefcole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva wants to slow Tefcole down by chopping away at his legs.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Silva Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Tefcole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Tefcole sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tefcole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Tefcole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefcole.
Da Silva connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
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 head kick misses from Da Silva.
Tefcole jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Tefcole misses the shot to the body.
Tefcole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Tefcole avoids it well.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Tefcole swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Tefcole throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tefcole swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Tefcole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tefcole blocks a jab.
Tefcole swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Tefcole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Tefcole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Da Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tefcole scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tefcole just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tefcole rather than just go for the knockout.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Tefcole catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Tefcole misses with a wild body shot.
Tefcole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Tefcole connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
Tefcole jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tefcole throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
A big left from Tefcole misses.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tefcole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tefcole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefcole misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Tefcole's body. Tefcole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Tefcole is out of range.
Tefcole throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Tefcole.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Tefcole misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tefcole.
A big right from Tefcole misses.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Tefcole ducks down to avoid it.
Tefcole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tefcole lands a jab.
Tefcole ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tefcole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Da Silva throws a hook but Tefcole blocks it.
Tefcole looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tefcole lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Tefcole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Tefcole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Tefcole.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Tefcole scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva defending well as Tefcole loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Silva.
Da Silva swings for the body but Tefcole moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tefcole. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tefcole defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
A big left from Da Silva misses. #T3#
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Tefcole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tefcole.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Tefcole avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Tefcole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tefcole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tefcole lands a slapping body shot.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tefcole.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tefcole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tefcole dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Tefcole avoids them all with ease.
Tefcole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Tefcole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Tefcole scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tefcole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Tefcole misses with a straight left.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Silva Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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!
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tefcole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Da Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Tefcole does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Tefcole.
Tefcole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Tefcole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tefcole.
Tefcole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tefcole.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tefcole.
Tefcole blocks a jab.
Tefcole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tefcole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefcole.
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Michal Tefcole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silva Da Silva.
Well Da Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Da Silva!
A very excited looking Silva Da Silva 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. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York 8
Date: Sep 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Tefcole as he connects with a hook.
Tefcole slips under a jab.
Martinez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tefcoles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Tefcole misses.
Tefcole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
Martinez jabs Tefcole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tefcole misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Tefcole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tefcole.
Tefcole lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Tefcole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tefcole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Tefcole does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tefcole.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tefcole.
Tefcole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tefcole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tefcole scrambles back to his feet.
Tefcole misses with a shot to the body
and Tefcole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez throws a hook but Tefcole blocks it.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tefcole was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Tefcole looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Tefcole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tefcole lands a slapping body shot.
Martinez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tefcole throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
Martinez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Tefcole slips the punch.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Tefcole is out of range.
Tefcole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Tefcole.
Martinez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tefcole misses with an uppercut.
Tefcole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez ducks right into an uppercut from Tefcole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tefcole swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Tefcole ducks down to avoid it.
Tefcole just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tefcole manages to avoid it.
Martinez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tefcole on the side of the head.
Tefcole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
Tefcole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tefcole staying out of range there.
Tefcole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick lands for Martinez.
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tefcole misses with a hook.
Martinez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tefcole walks into a stiff left hand from Martinez.
Tefcole misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tefcole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tefcole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tefcole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martinez with a body shot.
A jab from Tefcole finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
Tefcole thuds his right hand into Martinez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Martinez coming out on top.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Tefcole. #T3#
Tefcole defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Tefcole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tefcole is just out of range.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Martinez lands the left hand.
Tefcole misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez lands with a shot to the body.
Tefcole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinez throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tefcole counter with a right hand.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tefcole.
Tefcole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tefcole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinez 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.
Tefcole swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Tefcole 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.
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!
Tefcole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Martinez throws a good cross that connects.
Tefcole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tefcole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tefcole on the side of the head.
Tefcole blocks a jab.
Tefcole avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez slips under a jab.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Tefcole throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Tefcole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinez is looking to counter punch.
Tefcole throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tefcole is just out of range.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Tefcole.
Tefcole lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez dips to his left and cracks Tefcole with an uppercut!
Tefcole throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tefcole swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tefcole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Tefcole finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Tefcole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tefcole connects with a jab.
Martinez digs a good body shot into Tefcole's ribs.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefcole.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Martinez swings for the body but Tefcole moves out of range.
Tefcole looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tefcole.
Tefcole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tefcole throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tefcole throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tefcole. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tefcole throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tefcole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tefcole misses with a hook
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Tefcole.
Nice jab there from Tefcole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Tefcole misses.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Tefcole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.#T1#
Martinez connects with a body shot.
Tefcole throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Tefcole missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tefcole was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a jab. Tefcole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tefcole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tefcole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Tefcole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tefcole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tefcole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tefcole swings widly with a right hand
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michal Tefcole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tefcole looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Martinez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tefcole.
A big right from Martinez misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
A big left from Tefcole misses.
Martinez looks to land a right hand but Tefcole moved out of range.#T2#
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Tefcole digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
Tefcole misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tefcole lands with an overhand left.
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
Tefcole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinez throwing a counter right hand but Tefcole manages to avoid it.
Tefcole lands a body shot.
Tefcole loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Tefcole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tefcole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tefcole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Tefcole misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Martinez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tefcole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tefcole throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Martinez lands with an uppercut that bounces Tefcole off the cage and back into range.
Tefcole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Martinez throws a leg kick that misses.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Tefcole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
Tefcole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Tefcole moved away.
Tefcole scores with a jab to the head.
Tefcole blocks a jab.
A cross from Martinez lands.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinez slips a jab from Tefcole.
A nice leg kick from Martinez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Tefcole.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tefcole was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Tefcole stuns Martinez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tefcole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tefcole.
Martinez needs to keep his hands up - Tefcole had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tefcole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Tefcole ducks down to avoid it.
Martinez throws a hook but Tefcole avoids it easily.#T4#
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tefcole at a distance.
Tefcole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Martinez cracks Tefcole with an open hand slap.
Tefcole misses with a wild body shot.
Tefcole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tefcole moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez lunges at Tefcole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tefcole's hand.
Tefcole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinez 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.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tefcole.
Martinez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tefcole is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Tefcole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tefcole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Tefcole does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez lands with an uppercut that bounces Tefcole off the cage and back into range.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Martinez digs a good body shot into Tefcole's ribs.
Tefcole checks the leg kick.
Martinez misses with a leg kick
and Tefcole counters with a straight right hand.
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 David Martinez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martinez throws a jab when Tefcole was well out of range.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tefcole walks into a straight right hand from Martinez.
Tefcole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tefcole moves out of range of the leg kick from Martinez.
Martinez throws a jab when Tefcole was well out of range.
Tefcole cracks Martinez with an open hand slap.
Tefcole takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Tefcole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tefcole misses the shot to the body.
Tefcole slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez lands a jab to Tefcole's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefcole.
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tefcole.
Tefcole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tefcole.
A little jabbing left from Tefcole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Tefcole.#T1#
Tefcole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Tefcole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Tefcole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tefcole lands with a straight right. Martinez didn't see that one coming.
Tefcole throws a shot to the body.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Tefcole moves away and avoids it.
Tefcole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
A nice side step and Tefcole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tefcole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tefcole.
Tefcole walks into a stiff left hand from Martinez.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
Martinez throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from Tefcole.
Martinez looks to land a right hand but Tefcole moved out of range.
Tefcole punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Tefcole.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tefcole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Tefcole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Martinez throws a leg kick but Tefcole moved away.
Tefcole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez cracks Tefcole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tefcole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefcole ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez swings for the body but Tefcole moves out of range.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Tefcole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tefcole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinez staying out of range there.
Martinez misses the jab.
Tefcole defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Tefcole misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez cracks a nice hook into Tefcole's ribs.
Tefcole avoids the body shot from Martinez.
#T3#
Martinez lands with a right hand.
Tefcole moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefcole.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Tefcole slips the punch.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Tefcole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tefcole.
Martinez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tefcole. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tefcole throws out the jab.
Tefcole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martinez. Martinez obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Martinez. Beautiful body shot.
Tefcole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinez to score with a decent uppercut.
Tefcole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tefcole checks a leg kick.
Tefcole throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tefcole cracks Martinez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tefcole loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.#T4#
Tefcole blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tefcole misses.
Tefcole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tefcole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Tefcole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tefcole with a hook.
Tefcole slips under a jab from Martinez.
Tefcole throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Tefcole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Tefcole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tefcole connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Martinez.
Tefcole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tefcole lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Tefcole's shoulder, as Tefcole tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martinez misses the jab.
Tefcole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tefcole throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
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 David Martinez.
I think Martinez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 15
Date: Aug 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Kgosia walks into a jab.
We've been told by Kgosia's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kgosia is looking to clinch but Tefcole is avoiding it.
Tefcole connects with a single shot there.
Tefcole lands with a straight right. Kgosia didn't see that one coming.
Tefcole throws a shot from downtown. Kgosia moves away and avoids it.
Tefcole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kgosia moves away.
Kgosia misses with an uppercut.
Kgosia slips a straight right by Tefcole.
Kgosia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kgosia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Kgosia instigates a clinch.
Tefcole jumps guard but Kgosia stands there with Tefcole around his waist. Tefcole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Kgosia won't allow it.
Kgosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tefcole.
Kgosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kgosia presses Tefcole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tefcole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ola Kgosia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.
Tefcole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Kgosia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kgosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Tefcole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Kgosia. #TD2#
Tefcole manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tefcole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kgosia is controlling him.
Tefcole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kgosia controls the pace.
Kgosia tries to free his leg and advance position but Tefcole is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Tefcole is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kgosia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tefcole is trying to pull guard but Kgosia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tefcole blocks a body shot from Kgosia.
Tefcole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kgosia lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Kgosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kgosia misses with a punch to the body.
Tefcole jumps guard but Kgosia stands there with Tefcole around his waist. Tefcole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kgosia scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Kgosia tries to throw a body punch but Tefcole avoids it by throwing Kgosia back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kgosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Kgosia won't allow it.
Kgosia scores with a hook to the body.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Kgosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tefcole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kgosia misses with a body punch.
Kgosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tefcole or not.
Tefcole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kgosia to keep the fight standing.
Kgosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kgosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tefcole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kgosia smiles and moves away.
Tefcole misses with a straight right.
Kgosia is looking to counter the offense by Tefcole and move into the clinch.
Kgosia wants to clinch up but Tefcole keeps it at a distance.
Kgosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tefcole.#CL#
Kgosia darts in and clinches Tefcole up against the cage.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kgosia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kgosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Kgosia won't allow it.
#T3#
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Kgosia won't allow it.
Tefcole jumps guard but Kgosia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tefcole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kgosia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tefcole can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kgosia.
Kgosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tefcole is trying to pull guard but Kgosia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kgosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kgosia tries to throw a body punch but Tefcole avoids it by throwing Kgosia back against the cage.
Kgosia tries a body shot but Tefcole blocks it.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Kgosia won't allow it.
Kgosia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kgosia lands a nice shot to the body.
Tefcole looks winded!
Kgosia scores with a hook to the body.
Kgosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tefcole or not.
Kgosia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kgosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tefcole or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kgosia.
Kgosia lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Kgosia.
Kgosia lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kgosia lands a body punch.
Kgosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tefcole takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Kgosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Kgosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kgosia lands a body punch.
Kgosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tefcole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kgosia to keep the fight standing.
Kgosia lands with a short shot to the head.
Tefcole takes a shot to the head.
Tefcole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kgosia lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kgosia.
Kgosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kgosia digs a right hand underneath Tefcole's ribcage. Tefcole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kgosia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kgosia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kgosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tefcole.
Kgosia lands a hook that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Kgosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kgosia pushes Tefcole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tefcole takes a shot to the head.
Kgosia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kgosia presses Tefcole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kgosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Kgosia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Kgosia moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Kgosia as the two fighters clinch.
Kgosia scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Kgosia.
Still in the clinch, Kgosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kgosia cracks Tefcole with a nice body shot.
Kgosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kgosia.
A left hand lands to the body for Kgosia.
A left hand lands to the body for Kgosia.
Kgosia lands with a right to the head.
Kgosia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kgosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kgosia works on Tefcole's body with a couple of short punches.
Kgosia presses Tefcole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kgosia scores with a shot to the side of Tefcole's head.
Tefcole is breathing heavily.
Kgosia lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kgosia.
Kgosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Kgosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards. #ROC#Tefcole is rocked!
Kgosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tefcole.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Kgosia.
Still in the clinch, Kgosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kgosia lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kgosia.
Tefcole is still on wobbly legs! Can Kgosia finish him?
Kgosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tefcole can do to turn this around?
Kgosia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tefcole seems to have recovered his senses.
Kgosia lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kgosia - that landed with a thud.
Kgosia digs a right hand underneath Tefcole's ribcage. Tefcole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kgosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Good body shot from Kgosia.
Kgosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kgosia.
Kgosia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Kgosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tefcole or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kgosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kgosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tefcole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Kgosia.
Kgosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Kgosia.
Kgosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Kgosia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kgosia.
Kgosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kgosia.
Kgosia pushes Tefcole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kgosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kgosia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kgosia.
Nice body punch from Kgosia - that landed with a thud.
Kgosia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kgosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tefcole.
Kgosia scores with a shot to the side of Tefcole's head.
Kgosia is working Tefcole over against the cage.
Kgosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ola Kgosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kgosia.
Kgosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kgosia scores with a shot to the side of Tefcole's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kgosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kgosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kgosia digs a right hand underneath Tefcole's ribcage. Tefcole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kgosia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards. #T3#
Kgosia is working Tefcole over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kgosia.
Still in the clinch, Kgosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kgosia unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tefcole! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kgosia is unloading with more strikes now! Tefcole drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ola Kgosia!
A victorious Ola Kgosia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RMMA 29 - Aspinall v Ditchev
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Jarrow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tefcole on the side of the head.
Jarrow throws out a powerful jab.
Tefcole tries to clinch up.
Jarrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tefcole moves out of range of the strikes.
Tefcole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Jarrow.
Tefcole is looking to clinch but Jarrow is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jarrow misses the target.
Jarrow misses the shot to the body.
Tefcole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jarrow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jarrow lunges at Tefcole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tefcole's hand.
Tefcole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jarrow defends well and Tefcole ends up having to push Jarrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jarrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarrow lands with a right hand.
Tefcole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefcole flicks out a counter leg kick but Jarrow steps away.
Jarrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tefcole.
Spack Jarrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tefcole tries to score with a low kick but Jarrow moves his leg out of the way.
Tefcole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarrow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tefcole defends well and Jarrow ends up having to push Tefcole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Jarrow scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tefcole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tefcole blocks a body shot from Jarrow.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarrow.
Jarrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarrow lands with a light punch inside.
Jarrow digs a right hand into Tefcole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tefcole's gas tank.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but Jarrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Tefcole drops back down to his feet.
Jarrow throws a head punch that misses.
Jarrow has a couple of punches blocked by Tefcole.
Jarrow scores with a hook to the body.
Tefcole blocks a body shot from Jarrow. #TD2#
Tefcole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarrow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Jarrow is trying to control the position but Tefcole postures up.
Tefcole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jarrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarrow, not yet.
Tefcole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tefcole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tefcole advances to half guard.
Jarrow wants to sweep but Tefcole has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jarrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jarrow tries to buck Tefcole off but Tefcole is having none of it.
Tefcole working the ground and pound from side control.
Tefcole controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jarrow manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tefcole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarrow defends it well.
Tefcole is trying to control. Jarrow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarrow is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jarrow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jarrow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tefcole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jarrow's head.
Tefcole throws a big elbow that misses.
Tefcole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jarrow has his foot on Tefcole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tefcole works his way back into a safe position though.
Tefcole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jarrow keeping moving, preventing Tefcole from controlling successfully.
Jarrow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tefcole passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spack Jarrow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jarrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tefcole doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Jarrow.
Jarrow swings for the body but Tefcole moves out of range.
Jarrow misses the shot to the body.
Tefcole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jarrow.
Jarrow moves out of range as Tefcole throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Tefcole shoots in and bounces Jarrow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tefcole trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tefcole sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Jarrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tefcole is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Tefcole won't allow Jarrow to sweep him here. #SUB#
Tefcole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michal Tefcole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tefcole trying to control but Jarrow is working from the bottom.
Tefcole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tefcole wants to control from the top but Jarrow keeps moving.
Tefcole tries to free his leg and advance position but Jarrow is retaining full guard.
Tefcole wants to control from the top but Jarrow keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Tefcole.
Jarrow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been informed that Tefcole has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tefcole misses with a two punch combination.
Jarrow throwing a counter right hand but Tefcole manages to avoid it.
Tefcole tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Jarrow - just one landing.
Tefcole takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Jarrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tefcole, pushing him back against the cage.
Tefcole jumps guard but Jarrow stands there with Tefcole around his waist. Tefcole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tefcole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tefcole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarrow is defending well for now.
Tefcole tries to throw a body punch but Jarrow avoids it by throwing Tefcole back against the cage. #BC2#
Tefcole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tefcole shoots in and drives through. Jarrow sprawls well.
Spack Jarrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.
Jarrow lands an overhand right.
Spack Jarrow is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Tefcole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jarrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Tefcole sprawls well. He's pushed Jarrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tefcole fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tefcole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jarrow's half guard.
Tefcole is keen to just control but Jarrow is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Tefcole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jarrow is just riding it out for now. Tefcole eventually gives up the hold.
Tefcole stalling. #T4##SUB#
Jarrow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tefcole pulls his head out easily.
Jarrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Tefcole wants to stand up but Jarrow is controlling the position.
Tefcole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tefcole is looking for a kimura here.
Jarrow is looking to improve his position.
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 Spack Jarrow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jarrow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tefcole's head backwards.
Jarrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Tefcole is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jarrow as Tefcole shoots in.
Jarrow looks to land a combination. Tefcole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Jarrow.
Tefcole misses with a body kick.
Jarrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jarrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarrow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jarrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Jarrow.#CL2#
Tefcole drives through and clinches with Jarrow against the cage.
Tefcole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Jarrow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tefcole uses from the top position.
Jarrow has a closed guard, preventing Tefcole from standing up. #T1#
Tefcole wants to control from the top but Jarrow keeps moving. #SUB#
Jarrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jarrow looking to control.
Jarrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tefcole can do to turn this around?
Jarrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Tefcole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tefcole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tefcole prevents Jarrow from improving his position.
Tefcole is trying to control the action in half guard but Jarrow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jarrow is trying to maintain the position but Tefcole is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Jarrow is defending against the submission attempts here by Tefcole.
#SUB2#
Tefcole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jarrow sees it coming and defends easily.
Jarrow wants to control but Tefcole is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jarrow swings for the body but Tefcole moves out of range.
Tefcole looks for a takedown but Jarrow sprawls well.
Spack Jarrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.#T3#
Jarrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tefcole.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tefcole.
Jarrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jarrow lands a head shot.
Tefcole tries to clinch but Jarrow is having none of it.
Tefcole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarrow throws out the jab.
Tefcole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tefcole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jarrow swivels and escapes.
Jarrow lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Jarrow has managed to clinch.
Tefcole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jarrow has him pressed against the cage.
Jarrow cracks Tefcole with a nice body shot.
Jarrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Tefcole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spack Jarrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jarrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tefcole backwards.
Tefcole takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Tefcole jumps guard and drags Jarrow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarrow content to stall in guard here.
Tefcole keeping moving, preventing Jarrow from controlling successfully.
Jarrow landing with the ground and pound.
Jarrow stands up over Tefcole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michal Tefcole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarrow lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spack Jarrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarrow, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spack Jarrow!
Spack Jarrow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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RMMA - Fight Night 9
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Donk. Newman catches Tefcole right on the button with a cross.
Tefcole fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Newman.
Newman lands a jab.
Tefcole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Newman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Michal Tefcole has been cut.
Tefcole blocks a head kick by Newman.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tefcole tries to work over Newman's front leg with a kick but Newman checks it.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tefcole tries a head kick but it misses.
Tefcole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tefcole. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.#BC#
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman throws a head kick that Tefcole semi-blocks.
Tefcole closes the distance and clinches up with Newman, looking for a takedown. Tefcole pushes Newman against the cage but Newman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newman feints and then cracks Tefcole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tefcole down.
Newman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tefcole avoids the body shot from Newman.
Tefcole throws a leg kick but Newman moved away.
Newman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tefcole fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Newman's head coaches at Wanis Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Tefcole.
Newman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzo Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newman connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Newman is looking to counter punch.
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!
Newman throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Tefcole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tefcole.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Tefcole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tefcole tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Tefcole breaks the clinch.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman lands a high kick!
Newman misses with an uppercut.
Newman scores with a nice right hand.
Tefcole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tefcole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newman checks it well.
Donk. Newman catches Tefcole right on the button with a cross.
Newman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tefcole tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A low kick lands for Newman.
Tefcole tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tefcole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tefcole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Newman.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Tefcole goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
Tefcole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newman scores with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Newman.
Tefcole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
Tefcole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Newman.
Newman lands with a kick to the temple. Tefcole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Tefcole tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Tefcole misses with a wild combination.
Tefcole shoots in for a double leg but Newman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tefcole misses with a head kick.
Tefcole moves out of range as Newman strikes.
Newman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tefcole clinches.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tefcole walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman feints and then cracks Tefcole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tefcole down.
Tefcole moves in looking to clinch but Newman pushes him off.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Tefcole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Tefcole moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Tefcole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Newman lands with a right hand.
Newman lands a jab to the head.
Lorenzo Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tefcole moves into range and clinches up with Newman.#BC2#
Tefcole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tefcole.
Good leg kick by Newman.
Newman lands an overhand right.
Newman scores with a head kick. Tefcole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Newman lands with a straight right. Tefcole didn't see that one coming.
Tefcole has a takedown stuffed.
Tefcole tries to clinch up.
Tefcole shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tefcole tries to clinch up.
Newman throws a head kick but Tefcole moves out of range.
#T1#
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman lands a really nice looking cross but Tefcole seems unphased.
Tefcole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newman misses with a head kick.
Tefcole is looking to land body kicks.
Tefcole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Michal Tefcole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tefcole can do to turn this around?
Tefcole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman misses with the combination.
Tefcole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tefcole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tefcole. That did some damage!
Tefcole is trying desperately to land a takedown but Newman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tefcole.
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!
Newman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newman.
Tefcole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tefcole.
Lorenzo Newman is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newman looks to land a right hand but Tefcole moved out of range.
Tefcole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newman defends it nicely.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tefcoles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tefcole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newman.
A good leg kick by Newman.
Newman lands with a cross.
Jab by Newman.
Newman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tefcole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman swings for the body but Tefcole moves out of range.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Tefcole moves out of range easily.
Newman throws a leg kick which misses Tefcole's front leg but catches the back leg as Tefcole tries to avoid it.
Tefcole moves in looking to clinch but Newman pushes him off.
Tefcole walks into a stiff left hand from Newman.
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!
Newman throws a head kick but Tefcole moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Tefcole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Newman keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman scores with a hook to the body. Tefcole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Newman throws a big counter combination but Tefcole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tefcole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tefcole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Tefcole has closed the distance and engaged Newman in a clinch.
Tefcole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newman walks away with a smile on his face. Tefcole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newman scores with a nice head shot.
Tefcole dives in and grabs Newman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes down on Tefcole's head and hops out.
That kick from Newman tenderised Tefcole's leg. Tefcole is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Tefcole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tefcole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newman circles away.
Tefcole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tefcole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newman.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tefcole. That did some damage!#CL2#
Tefcole clinches up against the cage.
Tefcole keeps control of Newman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tefcole has double underhooks. #BC#
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Tefcole throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Tefcole throws a body kick that misses.
Newman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman cracks Tefcole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tefcole.
Newman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tefcole looks for a takedown but Newman sprawls well.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.#T1#
Newman lands a jab to the head.
Tefcole shoots in for a double leg but Newman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Newman.
Tefcole tries to clinch up.
Newman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tefcole on the side of the head.
A head kick from Newman lands but Tefcole takes it in his stride. #ROC#Tefcole is rocked!
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tefcole.
Tefcole is still on wobbly legs! Can Newman finish him?
Newman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Newman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tefcole seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Newman.
Tefcole throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tefcole misses the target. #T2#
Tefcole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily.
Tefcole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tefcole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman sizes up Tefcole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Newman is looking to counter punch.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tefcole's head.
Tefcole tried to score with a low kick but Newman checks it.
Tefcole tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it. #T3#
Newman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newman wants it to stay on the feet.
Tefcole tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
Newman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tefcole just manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Newman as Tefcole shoots in.
Newman swinging wildly here.
Newman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tefcole walks into a left hand.
Tefcole with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman lands with a hook. Tefcole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Newman lands but Tefcole takes it in his stride.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Newman throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Newman lands a head kick. Tefcole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tefcole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Tefcole.
Newman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tefcole avoids it.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman throws a nice head kick!
Tefcole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tefcole wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newman.
Newman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tefcole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michal Tefcole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tefcole.
Newman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Newman throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Newman! |
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