Kendall Jenner versus Tasya Teles (Lightweight Title)
May 29, 2021 1:49:03 GMT -6
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Post by Lookout! Boxing on May 29, 2021 1:49:03 GMT -6
Challenger - Tasya Teles:
Vs
Champion - Kendall Jenner
Tale of the Tape:
Tasya Teles:
Age: 36
Height: 5'9
8-2 (8KOs)
Vs
Kendall Jenner:
Age: 25
Height: 5'10 ½
53-20 (53KOs)
Current two time FCBA lightweight champion.
Former New Blood lightweight tournament winner.
(Bonzo's Gym vs Girls Friday)
(Written by Girls Friday/Results by Lookout!)
Intro:
Of all the title fights tonight this one might have the most drama surrounding it, Tasya Teles challenges Kendall Jenner here tonight for the FCBA lightweight title, can both block out the media presence to fight to their best or will one be overawed by the occasion?
Since the fight was announced there has been debate on either side by Tasya's worthiness for a shot, whether Kendall is a fitting champion, to Kendall having spats with the Tractorpull reporter Tess Valmore, it is any wonder if either had time to train with all the questions fielded to them.
Finally though the press conference took place with both women coming on stage in beautiful dresses, Tasya coming on wearing a black dress with a gold pattern along with black heels, Kendall on the other hand wearing all white with the title on her right shoulder, the fighters soon enough posing with fists raised as they stare intensely into each others eyes.
Then they hug with a smile to show there isn't ill will between them, in fact for a few moments they check on how the other is before they go to separate sides of the stage, getting handed microphones as now they are ready to speak to the press.
Tasya is first asked about what her thoughts are on people questioning if she deserves the shot, Tasya grins as she replies "well that's not anything I worry about, I am here and ready for this title shot, I am honoured at the kind words Kendall has had for me but that kindness ends when we step into the ring, that title is what I have worked for and I plan on taking it" nodding to Kendall, who grins back with a nod.
Kendall is next as she is asked to justify her pick off a certain Tractorpull reporter, Kendall laughs as she waves before saying "oh hi Tess, I expected you wouldn't have to be here after our let's say debates, look I have made it clear that when you beat the likes of Yvonne (Strahovski), Missy (Peregrym), Taylor Swift and other great names in such a short space of time then you catch my attention, fact that my stablemate Dua gave her a glowing recommendation in the meeting I had with my coaches and management team at my stable just pushed her over the edge", Tasya smiling warmly at the praise, almost blushing at how much she got there.
Back to Tasya as she is asked what makes her think she can beat Kendall, Tasya admits " it won't exactly be easy, respect goes both ways for us, I know she is an elite fighter but I hope that all the media presence over the past few weeks has affected her focus, I know I can knock her out if I get an opening, when that happens the title will be mine", that gets Kendall's attention as she points at the at the title shaking her head.
Kendall replies to Tasya by telling her "I have heard you have a good punch and I expect a good fight, this is a different level though, I am happy to show you what that elite level looks like, when we step into that ring it will be war I bet, I have won all the wars I have fought in that ring" stepping towards Tasya, as both women square up, looking into each others eyes as security comes near in case it kicks off, instead there's a shake of hands as if promising they will bring their best, before they leave the stage from opposite sides.
Fight night, out first comes Tasya with her coach Nadia Bjorlin, she waves to the crowd as she walks down the aisle wearing a black robe with gold trim, as soon as she gets to the ring steps the robe is taken off by Nadia, revealing a black sports bra with gold trim, matching trunks and shoes, black gloves with gold thumbs as her hair is tied into a ponytail.
Climbing into the ring, Tasya jogs around the ring in a single lap to loud cheers from her supporters, the Canadian actress has lots of fans clearly judging by the noise, once in her corner Teles is shadow boxing to warm up, looking deeply focused as she Nadia tells her to relax and let her fists do the talking.
Now out comes the champion as coach Alessandra Ambrosio holds the title up she once held herself, Kendall following behind as cut woman Eva Carneiro is behind her, Kendall strutting down the aisle with a grin on her angelic face, looking confident in herself as she wears a white sports bra with red trim, matching trunks and shoes, red gloves as her hair is also in a ponytail.
Getting into the ring, Kendall mounts the bottom ropes in her corner, raising her gloves over her head as she enjoys the loud roar of her supporters, the stunning American model hops back down before beginning her own warm up, Alessandra telling Kendall she has got this before a fist bump between them.
Fighters step to the ring center as the referee holds the title belt between the fighters, but they have their eyes locked as they stare each other down, shaking their arms to keep limbered up, when the instructions are done the fighters respectfully touch gloves with a nod to their opponent, jogging back to their corners, they are ready now as the bell rings to start 10 rounds of FCBA lightweight action.
Round 1:
"Ding!" There's a nod of respect from the fighters as they step out their corners, feeling each other out in the opening moments of the round, feints and jabs coming from both fighters, Kendall moving more side to side of the two as Tasya seems to be moving in closer.
More punches coming in after the opening thirty seconds, Kendall leans out the way of a right cross before banging in a counter left across the cheek of Teles, a straight knocking back the challenger as the Girls Friday corner nod with a smile, happy with their girl landing the first meaningful punches.
Kendall pressing the action as she pushes back Tasya to the outside part of the ring, Tasya covering up more as she is under more pressure, she is defending well but struggling to land much meaningful back, Kendall looking more relaxed now, switching up her punches to try to find more holes in that staunch defense.
As they head into the final minute of the round, Tasya slips a straight to bang in two short uppercuts to the body of Kendall, forcing the model back after grazing her jaw with an overhand left, the Teles fans now roaring as she starts to unleash on Kendall, getting in close to work with most shots aimed to the body, Kendall needing to shove her back to open up space.
Soon the bell rings to end a hard fought opening round, Kendall nodding to Alessandra as she is advised to be careful lunging in with straights like that, Tasya meanwhile nods as she admits she started slowly out the gates, fist bumping Nadia as she stands up as a promise to do better.
Round 2:
Coming out more quickly, Tasya is ducking down more to thrust in punches to the abs of Kendall, taking a few jabs onto the top of her head in response as Kendall looks a little wary, both women seeking that big punch to take firm control of proceedings just missing at the moment as they pull the trigger too early.
A missed left cross by Kendall as Tasya ducks under it is rewarded with two hard right hooks to the body, a left cross catches Jenner on her jaw to turn her head as now she gets to feel the power of Teles, who uses her strong legs as she muscles the champion to the ropes, where she works the body with piston like punches till she is nudged back to let Kendall off the ropes.
Doubling up her jab to smack Tasya to the top of her head as they head to the half way point of the round, Kendall gets back control of the range with more punches peppering the beautiful face of the challenger, her long legs showing their mobility as she dances around the ring.
But with around forty seconds to go, Tasya times her attack beautifully to land an overhand right to the side of Kendall's head, then drives her onto the ropes again, where she swings in hooks to the side of Kendall's body and head till the bell rings to end the round, a stronger round for Tasya as she can't help to smile.
Round 3:
Drilling in more jabs as she looks to keep Tasya at range more, Kendall is up on her toes looking very determined, all she heard about Tasya has proven to be true and maybe even more impressive already, with Tasya landing in some good straight shots of her own as both women open up more.
This time as Tasya goes for an overhand right she mistimes it as Kendall leans out of range, a one-two combo landing square into the face of the actress to knock her head back is followed by a left cross to her cheek, forcing Teles to retreat back as Jenner steps after her.
Taking the middle of the ring, Kendall is looking comfortable playing Queen of the castle, forcing Tasya to find a way to get at her, where Kendall is landing some nice clean shots to the face of Tasya, mixing in a few punches to her abs to not be so predictable, the champion looking on her A game so far.
Tasya isn't going to be subdued so easily, heading into the final minute she deflects a straight, landing a right to the chest of Kendall, she swarms the champ with a flurry of punches that forces Kendall now to retreat backwards, Tasya sticking in close to force the inside fighting, she seems to have been learning from stable mate Amanda Righetti as she is swinging in with her hips on these nasty hooks, Kendall needing to clinch up to slow her down.
At the bell it is a good round for Kendall, Tasya though is firmly showing she belongs in this title fight, sitting on her stool getting wiped down by Nadia as both discuss little tweaks of tactics, Kendall meanwhile admitting to Alessandra that her opponent is a handful.
Round 4:
At the start of the round Kendall again enforces the early action as she is landing that stiff jab she has more, stepping into it to add more power to try to ward off her opponent, Tasya not looking too worried yet by it as she lands several good chopping cross punches in reply to keep the champion honest.
Stepping under a jab, Tasya lands a straight into the ribs of Kendall to make her hiss out, another overhand left lands as that seems her best weapon against Kendall, turning the models head as she begins another forwards drive, banging in several crisp punches to Kendall's face as she knocks her into a neutral corner, where she switches to the body when Kendall covers up top.
Grabbing Tasya into a firm clinch, both women are starting to be coated in sweat as they keep the fighting clean for now, breaking when ordered as Kendall uses the chance to get into free space, getting her punches back into Tasya's face when they resume as she boxes off the back foot.
A missed left cross this time allows Teles to get back in close, Kendall ends up on the ropes as Alessandra looks furious with her, watching Tasya pumping her fists to the body with a few stray punches landing into the boobs of Jenner to make her cry out, head going back as she isn't used to those punches.
Soon the round comes to an end with Tasya having her best round so far, getting a nod from Nadia for a good job, while Kendall is chewed out for letting Tasya get in close, Kendall nods in response as she knows she can't let that happen all night or her first defense will be her last.
Round 5:
Both come out strong to start off, more standing of ground trading as the fans chant their names, Tasya digging in two hooks to the body before being caught with a right to her ear then a left to the body as Kendall steps back.
The tempo has definitely stepped up a gear as Tasya is trying to rush the champion more, right now she is having mixed success as she gets in some good combinations and at other times through this first minute she is eating hard shots to her face, causing some swelling under her right eye.
Stepping back out the way of a right cross, Kendall counters with a left across the face then an uppercut that knocks back her opponent to her heels, Kendall pressing back Tasya along the ropes with more one-two's to start, then she is throwing more hooks as she starts to look for her power punches.
Tasya pulls Kendall into a clinch, there's a little grappling as Kendall tries to lean on Tasya, they break apart on the second order to split apart by the referee, with Tasya the quicker on the trigger to land a straight into the lips of Jenner, then an overhand left to her cheek as roles reverse and Kendall finds herself being driven backwards.
Shoving Teles back a step, Kendall lands a straight to the nose of her challenger, a left hook then slams across the cheek of the actress to force her to cover up more tightly as time ticks away, Kendall throwing a jab into that guard before moving quickly to the left of Teles to hammer in two right hooks around her guard to her ear just before the bell rings, another competitive round for both women as they pass each other by to return to their stools.
Round 6:
Like the last round both women come out hard, Kendall it seems wants to earn the respect of Tasya in these early exchanges, planting her feet to trade with her as punches land through mitts into beautiful faces, which are marked up on both women.
Slipping a jab Tasya digs in two rights to the body, then as Kendall hisses out she lands a left hook across the models lips, causing blood to run from the bottom lip of Jenner, who steps back as Tasya claims the middle of the ring now, that seems to be key for both women judging how Tasya is now dictating the action.
Mixing up her punches between the abs of Kendall and that bloody lip, Tasya is definitely scoring the points this round, Kendall landing several good punches in return, the challenger landing more between them, with a left cross that slams across those lips making Kendall cry out.
Less then a minute to go before Kendall finds a way out of the position she is in, feinting with her left before she steps out the way of a left cross, burying a one-two combo into the face of Tasya to knock her back a step, Kendall moves into Tasya as she lands to the side of the Bonzo Gym's fighters head.
The round comes to an end with it being hard for pundits to separate them so far, some have Kendall four rounds to two, others the other way around, both women getting cleaned up as they stare across the ring at each other, more hard looks being exchanged now as respect has to take a backseat, this is all about the title.
Round 7:
That last round seems to have given Tasya extra confidence as she kicks off this round right in the face of Kendall, slamming a double jab into those bloody lips, she ducks a right hook to then bury in two hooks to the body, making Kendall retreat back looking furious.
A double jab from Kendall stops Tasya charging her, with Kendall moving more side to side, not wanting to be a stationery target for Tasya, more jabs and straights being exchanged as the champion tries to slow the pace down a little, Tasya looking for an opening to get in close again.
Which she does after feinting with a right, then slipping a jab to land a left cross to the jaw of Kendall, a straight follows into the busted lips of Kendall, who cries out as blood drips from her lips onto her bust, Tasya's gloves starting to be stained in Kendall's blood as she presses forwards.
Jenner starting to go into her shell, allowing Tasya to tee off on her sides, Alessandra yelling at her fighter to battle out of this, the crowd noise is deafening as Teles is bullying Kendall around, taking a few jabs to her face in return but nothing to worry her as she hammers away.
At the bell Tasya might be starting to break down Kendall with her relentless attacks, she gets work on the swelling to her right cheek but she looks in slightly better shape then Kendall, who is given a pep talk by Alessandra, Eva working hard on patching her up.
Round 8:
Both women are starting to drip sweat and water from their brows, trading hard shots to start as Tasya looks to keep on the front foot, Kendall allowing her to do so but starting to time some beautiful counters in response to keep Tasya from rushing her.
There's more punches landing on the abs of Kendall from Tasya, but that gives Kendall more chances to land up top, a missed straight to the body by Teles is rewarded with a left counter that slams under her right eye, a cut opens up as Kendall's eyes light up.
A double jab smacks into the cut right away, Tasya cries out as now she is giving ground, Alessandra can be seen saying "yes" as Nadia covers her mouth in shock, Tasya going into her shell as Kendall comes roaring at her now, bullying the challenger around the ring.
Tasya manages to dig in a right to the body then an overhand left as Kendall gets too open, crowd roaring as they see the fighters go more toe to toe, blood and sweat flies into the air as neither is holding back, the bell rings soon enough with both women looking to the heavens for a moment, probably wondering what it will take to win this fight.
Round 9:
They are both less up on their toes more, tiredness from this war starting to show as they trade cruel punches into wounds, cries can be heard as blood starts to run again, both sets of gloves now stained as neither will give their opponent any mercy at all.
Tasya swings in a right hook to the body that grazes across it's target, a shove into her face by Kendall opens her up to a left across that cut that makes Tasya groan out, THEN AN UPPERCUT TO THE CHIN DUMPS TASYA TO HER BACKSIDE! A LOUD ROAR ERUPTS AROUND THE ARENA!
Kendall raises her arms into the air as she heads to a neutral corner, thinking she has this fight in the bag now, 1...2...3...4.. Tasya shakes her head to clear the fog in it, 5...6... Wobbling a little as she gets to her right knee, 7...8.. Tasya is up with fists raised, Kendall can be seen looking shocked but nods as she raises her fists.
On comes the champ! Burying in a one-two to snap back Tasya's head, the challenger being rocked back to the ropes as she still has over half the round to survive, pulling Kendall into a tight clinch as the model tries to break free, both nearly slip as legs get tangled for a moment, referee stepping in to split them up.
When they resume Kendall is looking to end this now, but she walks into a right that lands into her solar plexus, a left hook then slams across her jaw to rock her back as the crowd is on it's feet, the Teles fans screaming as they watch her now corner Kendall after more hard shots landed into Kendall's face.
At the bell both women stare each other down breathing harder, crowd whistling and cheering them as they return to their stools, coaches working hard as this is too close to call to most, the knockdown seems to have swung it Kendall's way, with Alessandra urging her to box and just win the round.
Round 10:
Referee waves both women to the ring center before the bell, there's a respectful fist bump and a wish of good luck to each other, though how much they really mean it with the title on the line is anyone's guess, ready in their corners, the bell rings to a raucous cheer.
"Ding!" Tasya knows she is possibly behind the eight ball after that knockdown so comes out hard, Kendall as told is focusing on boxing behind her jab, nothing flash from the champion so far, keeping Tasya at bay in the opening moments of the round.
But she is finding that a hard task as Tasya is finding ways around her punches, banging in some good body shots before swinging up top with ill intentions, a double jab smacks into her nose to ward her back as the fans watch fascinated by this clash, seeing both women give their all.
Heading into the final minute it is anyone's game this round, Kendall looking solid to see out the round as she buries in more punches to the face of her opponent, who now has some blood trickling from her nostrils to make things look worse for her, Tasya still gamely coming forwards.
Final thirty seconds with Tasya feinting with her jab, she ducks one from Kendall and comes over the top with an overhand left, IT LANDS ON THE CHIN OF KENDALL, WHO STUMBLES DOWN TO A KNEE THEN ALL FOURS! THE CROWD ARE STUNNED!
Tasya looks to be praying as she heads to the neutral corner, eyes to the heavens as the count begins, 1...2...3...4... Kendall is blinking hard to clear her head, Alessandra yelling at her to get up as the crowd is mixed, 5...6...7.. Kendall pushes to her right knee, watching the count, 8... She is up with a wobble, fists up as she nods that she can fight on.
The fighters come together with a few punches exchanged before the bell rings, both raise their hands in the air as they think they've won, duelling chants ring out as the crowd don't seem to agree on who they felt won either.
After returning to their corners to be patched up the result is announced, with all three judges scoring the fight 95-95 it's a draw, the referee asking the coaches to the center of the ring where both say their fighter can keep fighting, there's a handshake between Alessandra and Nadia as we are going to sudden death!
Round 11:
No sign of respect shown now as all that matters right now is a win, they are tired but are starting off hard, Tasya looks in better shape early as she bashes back Kendall with two cross punches across her face, forcing Kendall to back off as she comes on the attack.
A straight into her face keeps Tasya from getting right into Kendall's face, the champion boxing on the back foot with some cruel counters landing to turn Tasya's head as the first minute goes by, crowd almost stunned these two are still going.
A right cross misses by Kendall, an uppercut knocking her onto her heels as Tasya takes the lead now, bashing back Kendall to the ropes, where Kendall hangs onto her, both women needing the referee to split them up as they take a quick breather, apart with fists up ready for more.
Back and forth goes the action as Kendall lands some nasty looking counters to open the cut up under Tasya's right eye, Kendall getting clocked across her face and to the body in return as her right side of her face is starting to swell.
The round ends with both women staring each other down before they head to their corners, sitting on their stools with their cut women working on them, Alessandra and Nadia give rallying speeches to their fighters with both fighters taking a deep breath before they stand ready for more.
Round 12:
Landing punches square into each others faces as they start off the round, circling more as they look for an opening for their bigger punches, blood dripping onto their busts as they go at it, a one-two lands on Tasya's right eye, causing it to swell as she cries out.
That seems to be the difference right now as Tasya is missing more, she isn't gauging the range as well, leading to Kendall landing more counter punches that are rocking back the challenger, A RIGHT ON THE CHIN OF TASYA ROCKS HER TO THE ROPES WITH A LEFT TURNING HER AS SHE IS TURNED, LANDING ON ALL FOURS!
The champion doesn't raise her arms this time, instead resting against the turnbuckles of the neutral corner, watching keenly Tasya as the count begins, 1...2...3... Tasya has blood dripping from her cut onto the canvas, 4...5...6.. Grabbing the ropes with her left hand, 7...8...9.. Tasya pulls up to her feet, stumbling but has her fist raised as she steadies herself, referee checks her over and allows her to keep going.
With half the round still to go, Tasya has to defend herself but she is getting beaten by Kendall, a one-two snaps her head back as she stumbles against the ropes, KENDALL HAMMERS IN TWO RIGHT HOOKS AS THE ROPES SEEM TO BE HOLDING TASYA UP, BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN STEP IN THE TOWEL FROM THE BONZO GYM CORNER COMES IN! REFEREE WAVES THE FIGHT OFF!
Winner and still FCBA lightweight champion Kendall Jenner TKO Round 12
After:
The crowd stand to applaud and whistle both women, fight of the year candidate as Kendall gives Tasya a hug, she is seen to tell Tasya "you were brilliant" showing respect to the beaten challenger, who can barely hug Kendall in response, both fighters coaches needing to rush in and help them back to their corners.
Getting cleaned up, Tasya looks down at the canvas but Nadia tells her to keep her head up, she definitely has a lot to be proud of as she nearly won the lightweight title at her first attempt, Tasya nods as she replies "I am just exhausted" smiling as she leans back against the turnbuckles of her corner.
Across the ring Kendall is sucking in air herself, Alessandra telling her what a great job she did, Kendall tells her "remind me to kick Dua's ass in sparring for telling me she would choose Tasya" getting a chuckle from her corner team.
Both women stand up at similar times from their stools, coming to the center of the ring, before the result is announced they embrace, praising each other for a hell of a fight, Kendall telling Tasya "I know you will hold the title someday" patting Tasya on her left shoulder with a nod, Tasya smiling back.
Now it's time for the result to be announced with Kendall getting her right arm raised, the belt placed around her waist as she sheds a few tears, knowing tonight could have been so different, Tasya sportingly applauds Kendall then steps out the ring.
Tasya rightly getting her name chanted by the fans, tonight proved she belongs in the elite group at lightweight, she wipes a few tears away as she takes in the crowd around her, Nadia telling her "they'll do this when you win the belt" making Tasya smile brightly at her.
In the ring Kendall goes to each corner of the ring to blow kisses to the crowd, before posing with her arms around the shoulders of Alessandra and Eva, beaming as she looks proud of what she did tonight, the crowd begin chanting her name as she steps out the ring with her corner crew, telling Alessandra "god I need a week on a beach just sleeping under the sun" Alessandra smiling as she pats Kendall gently on her back.
Vs
Champion - Kendall Jenner
Tale of the Tape:
Tasya Teles:
Age: 36
Height: 5'9
8-2 (8KOs)
Vs
Kendall Jenner:
Age: 25
Height: 5'10 ½
53-20 (53KOs)
Current two time FCBA lightweight champion.
Former New Blood lightweight tournament winner.
(Bonzo's Gym vs Girls Friday)
(Written by Girls Friday/Results by Lookout!)
Intro:
Of all the title fights tonight this one might have the most drama surrounding it, Tasya Teles challenges Kendall Jenner here tonight for the FCBA lightweight title, can both block out the media presence to fight to their best or will one be overawed by the occasion?
Since the fight was announced there has been debate on either side by Tasya's worthiness for a shot, whether Kendall is a fitting champion, to Kendall having spats with the Tractorpull reporter Tess Valmore, it is any wonder if either had time to train with all the questions fielded to them.
Finally though the press conference took place with both women coming on stage in beautiful dresses, Tasya coming on wearing a black dress with a gold pattern along with black heels, Kendall on the other hand wearing all white with the title on her right shoulder, the fighters soon enough posing with fists raised as they stare intensely into each others eyes.
Then they hug with a smile to show there isn't ill will between them, in fact for a few moments they check on how the other is before they go to separate sides of the stage, getting handed microphones as now they are ready to speak to the press.
Tasya is first asked about what her thoughts are on people questioning if she deserves the shot, Tasya grins as she replies "well that's not anything I worry about, I am here and ready for this title shot, I am honoured at the kind words Kendall has had for me but that kindness ends when we step into the ring, that title is what I have worked for and I plan on taking it" nodding to Kendall, who grins back with a nod.
Kendall is next as she is asked to justify her pick off a certain Tractorpull reporter, Kendall laughs as she waves before saying "oh hi Tess, I expected you wouldn't have to be here after our let's say debates, look I have made it clear that when you beat the likes of Yvonne (Strahovski), Missy (Peregrym), Taylor Swift and other great names in such a short space of time then you catch my attention, fact that my stablemate Dua gave her a glowing recommendation in the meeting I had with my coaches and management team at my stable just pushed her over the edge", Tasya smiling warmly at the praise, almost blushing at how much she got there.
Back to Tasya as she is asked what makes her think she can beat Kendall, Tasya admits " it won't exactly be easy, respect goes both ways for us, I know she is an elite fighter but I hope that all the media presence over the past few weeks has affected her focus, I know I can knock her out if I get an opening, when that happens the title will be mine", that gets Kendall's attention as she points at the at the title shaking her head.
Kendall replies to Tasya by telling her "I have heard you have a good punch and I expect a good fight, this is a different level though, I am happy to show you what that elite level looks like, when we step into that ring it will be war I bet, I have won all the wars I have fought in that ring" stepping towards Tasya, as both women square up, looking into each others eyes as security comes near in case it kicks off, instead there's a shake of hands as if promising they will bring their best, before they leave the stage from opposite sides.
Fight night, out first comes Tasya with her coach Nadia Bjorlin, she waves to the crowd as she walks down the aisle wearing a black robe with gold trim, as soon as she gets to the ring steps the robe is taken off by Nadia, revealing a black sports bra with gold trim, matching trunks and shoes, black gloves with gold thumbs as her hair is tied into a ponytail.
Climbing into the ring, Tasya jogs around the ring in a single lap to loud cheers from her supporters, the Canadian actress has lots of fans clearly judging by the noise, once in her corner Teles is shadow boxing to warm up, looking deeply focused as she Nadia tells her to relax and let her fists do the talking.
Now out comes the champion as coach Alessandra Ambrosio holds the title up she once held herself, Kendall following behind as cut woman Eva Carneiro is behind her, Kendall strutting down the aisle with a grin on her angelic face, looking confident in herself as she wears a white sports bra with red trim, matching trunks and shoes, red gloves as her hair is also in a ponytail.
Getting into the ring, Kendall mounts the bottom ropes in her corner, raising her gloves over her head as she enjoys the loud roar of her supporters, the stunning American model hops back down before beginning her own warm up, Alessandra telling Kendall she has got this before a fist bump between them.
Fighters step to the ring center as the referee holds the title belt between the fighters, but they have their eyes locked as they stare each other down, shaking their arms to keep limbered up, when the instructions are done the fighters respectfully touch gloves with a nod to their opponent, jogging back to their corners, they are ready now as the bell rings to start 10 rounds of FCBA lightweight action.
Round 1:
"Ding!" There's a nod of respect from the fighters as they step out their corners, feeling each other out in the opening moments of the round, feints and jabs coming from both fighters, Kendall moving more side to side of the two as Tasya seems to be moving in closer.
More punches coming in after the opening thirty seconds, Kendall leans out the way of a right cross before banging in a counter left across the cheek of Teles, a straight knocking back the challenger as the Girls Friday corner nod with a smile, happy with their girl landing the first meaningful punches.
Kendall pressing the action as she pushes back Tasya to the outside part of the ring, Tasya covering up more as she is under more pressure, she is defending well but struggling to land much meaningful back, Kendall looking more relaxed now, switching up her punches to try to find more holes in that staunch defense.
As they head into the final minute of the round, Tasya slips a straight to bang in two short uppercuts to the body of Kendall, forcing the model back after grazing her jaw with an overhand left, the Teles fans now roaring as she starts to unleash on Kendall, getting in close to work with most shots aimed to the body, Kendall needing to shove her back to open up space.
Soon the bell rings to end a hard fought opening round, Kendall nodding to Alessandra as she is advised to be careful lunging in with straights like that, Tasya meanwhile nods as she admits she started slowly out the gates, fist bumping Nadia as she stands up as a promise to do better.
Round 2:
Coming out more quickly, Tasya is ducking down more to thrust in punches to the abs of Kendall, taking a few jabs onto the top of her head in response as Kendall looks a little wary, both women seeking that big punch to take firm control of proceedings just missing at the moment as they pull the trigger too early.
A missed left cross by Kendall as Tasya ducks under it is rewarded with two hard right hooks to the body, a left cross catches Jenner on her jaw to turn her head as now she gets to feel the power of Teles, who uses her strong legs as she muscles the champion to the ropes, where she works the body with piston like punches till she is nudged back to let Kendall off the ropes.
Doubling up her jab to smack Tasya to the top of her head as they head to the half way point of the round, Kendall gets back control of the range with more punches peppering the beautiful face of the challenger, her long legs showing their mobility as she dances around the ring.
But with around forty seconds to go, Tasya times her attack beautifully to land an overhand right to the side of Kendall's head, then drives her onto the ropes again, where she swings in hooks to the side of Kendall's body and head till the bell rings to end the round, a stronger round for Tasya as she can't help to smile.
Round 3:
Drilling in more jabs as she looks to keep Tasya at range more, Kendall is up on her toes looking very determined, all she heard about Tasya has proven to be true and maybe even more impressive already, with Tasya landing in some good straight shots of her own as both women open up more.
This time as Tasya goes for an overhand right she mistimes it as Kendall leans out of range, a one-two combo landing square into the face of the actress to knock her head back is followed by a left cross to her cheek, forcing Teles to retreat back as Jenner steps after her.
Taking the middle of the ring, Kendall is looking comfortable playing Queen of the castle, forcing Tasya to find a way to get at her, where Kendall is landing some nice clean shots to the face of Tasya, mixing in a few punches to her abs to not be so predictable, the champion looking on her A game so far.
Tasya isn't going to be subdued so easily, heading into the final minute she deflects a straight, landing a right to the chest of Kendall, she swarms the champ with a flurry of punches that forces Kendall now to retreat backwards, Tasya sticking in close to force the inside fighting, she seems to have been learning from stable mate Amanda Righetti as she is swinging in with her hips on these nasty hooks, Kendall needing to clinch up to slow her down.
At the bell it is a good round for Kendall, Tasya though is firmly showing she belongs in this title fight, sitting on her stool getting wiped down by Nadia as both discuss little tweaks of tactics, Kendall meanwhile admitting to Alessandra that her opponent is a handful.
Round 4:
At the start of the round Kendall again enforces the early action as she is landing that stiff jab she has more, stepping into it to add more power to try to ward off her opponent, Tasya not looking too worried yet by it as she lands several good chopping cross punches in reply to keep the champion honest.
Stepping under a jab, Tasya lands a straight into the ribs of Kendall to make her hiss out, another overhand left lands as that seems her best weapon against Kendall, turning the models head as she begins another forwards drive, banging in several crisp punches to Kendall's face as she knocks her into a neutral corner, where she switches to the body when Kendall covers up top.
Grabbing Tasya into a firm clinch, both women are starting to be coated in sweat as they keep the fighting clean for now, breaking when ordered as Kendall uses the chance to get into free space, getting her punches back into Tasya's face when they resume as she boxes off the back foot.
A missed left cross this time allows Teles to get back in close, Kendall ends up on the ropes as Alessandra looks furious with her, watching Tasya pumping her fists to the body with a few stray punches landing into the boobs of Jenner to make her cry out, head going back as she isn't used to those punches.
Soon the round comes to an end with Tasya having her best round so far, getting a nod from Nadia for a good job, while Kendall is chewed out for letting Tasya get in close, Kendall nods in response as she knows she can't let that happen all night or her first defense will be her last.
Round 5:
Both come out strong to start off, more standing of ground trading as the fans chant their names, Tasya digging in two hooks to the body before being caught with a right to her ear then a left to the body as Kendall steps back.
The tempo has definitely stepped up a gear as Tasya is trying to rush the champion more, right now she is having mixed success as she gets in some good combinations and at other times through this first minute she is eating hard shots to her face, causing some swelling under her right eye.
Stepping back out the way of a right cross, Kendall counters with a left across the face then an uppercut that knocks back her opponent to her heels, Kendall pressing back Tasya along the ropes with more one-two's to start, then she is throwing more hooks as she starts to look for her power punches.
Tasya pulls Kendall into a clinch, there's a little grappling as Kendall tries to lean on Tasya, they break apart on the second order to split apart by the referee, with Tasya the quicker on the trigger to land a straight into the lips of Jenner, then an overhand left to her cheek as roles reverse and Kendall finds herself being driven backwards.
Shoving Teles back a step, Kendall lands a straight to the nose of her challenger, a left hook then slams across the cheek of the actress to force her to cover up more tightly as time ticks away, Kendall throwing a jab into that guard before moving quickly to the left of Teles to hammer in two right hooks around her guard to her ear just before the bell rings, another competitive round for both women as they pass each other by to return to their stools.
Round 6:
Like the last round both women come out hard, Kendall it seems wants to earn the respect of Tasya in these early exchanges, planting her feet to trade with her as punches land through mitts into beautiful faces, which are marked up on both women.
Slipping a jab Tasya digs in two rights to the body, then as Kendall hisses out she lands a left hook across the models lips, causing blood to run from the bottom lip of Jenner, who steps back as Tasya claims the middle of the ring now, that seems to be key for both women judging how Tasya is now dictating the action.
Mixing up her punches between the abs of Kendall and that bloody lip, Tasya is definitely scoring the points this round, Kendall landing several good punches in return, the challenger landing more between them, with a left cross that slams across those lips making Kendall cry out.
Less then a minute to go before Kendall finds a way out of the position she is in, feinting with her left before she steps out the way of a left cross, burying a one-two combo into the face of Tasya to knock her back a step, Kendall moves into Tasya as she lands to the side of the Bonzo Gym's fighters head.
The round comes to an end with it being hard for pundits to separate them so far, some have Kendall four rounds to two, others the other way around, both women getting cleaned up as they stare across the ring at each other, more hard looks being exchanged now as respect has to take a backseat, this is all about the title.
Round 7:
That last round seems to have given Tasya extra confidence as she kicks off this round right in the face of Kendall, slamming a double jab into those bloody lips, she ducks a right hook to then bury in two hooks to the body, making Kendall retreat back looking furious.
A double jab from Kendall stops Tasya charging her, with Kendall moving more side to side, not wanting to be a stationery target for Tasya, more jabs and straights being exchanged as the champion tries to slow the pace down a little, Tasya looking for an opening to get in close again.
Which she does after feinting with a right, then slipping a jab to land a left cross to the jaw of Kendall, a straight follows into the busted lips of Kendall, who cries out as blood drips from her lips onto her bust, Tasya's gloves starting to be stained in Kendall's blood as she presses forwards.
Jenner starting to go into her shell, allowing Tasya to tee off on her sides, Alessandra yelling at her fighter to battle out of this, the crowd noise is deafening as Teles is bullying Kendall around, taking a few jabs to her face in return but nothing to worry her as she hammers away.
At the bell Tasya might be starting to break down Kendall with her relentless attacks, she gets work on the swelling to her right cheek but she looks in slightly better shape then Kendall, who is given a pep talk by Alessandra, Eva working hard on patching her up.
Round 8:
Both women are starting to drip sweat and water from their brows, trading hard shots to start as Tasya looks to keep on the front foot, Kendall allowing her to do so but starting to time some beautiful counters in response to keep Tasya from rushing her.
There's more punches landing on the abs of Kendall from Tasya, but that gives Kendall more chances to land up top, a missed straight to the body by Teles is rewarded with a left counter that slams under her right eye, a cut opens up as Kendall's eyes light up.
A double jab smacks into the cut right away, Tasya cries out as now she is giving ground, Alessandra can be seen saying "yes" as Nadia covers her mouth in shock, Tasya going into her shell as Kendall comes roaring at her now, bullying the challenger around the ring.
Tasya manages to dig in a right to the body then an overhand left as Kendall gets too open, crowd roaring as they see the fighters go more toe to toe, blood and sweat flies into the air as neither is holding back, the bell rings soon enough with both women looking to the heavens for a moment, probably wondering what it will take to win this fight.
Round 9:
They are both less up on their toes more, tiredness from this war starting to show as they trade cruel punches into wounds, cries can be heard as blood starts to run again, both sets of gloves now stained as neither will give their opponent any mercy at all.
Tasya swings in a right hook to the body that grazes across it's target, a shove into her face by Kendall opens her up to a left across that cut that makes Tasya groan out, THEN AN UPPERCUT TO THE CHIN DUMPS TASYA TO HER BACKSIDE! A LOUD ROAR ERUPTS AROUND THE ARENA!
Kendall raises her arms into the air as she heads to a neutral corner, thinking she has this fight in the bag now, 1...2...3...4.. Tasya shakes her head to clear the fog in it, 5...6... Wobbling a little as she gets to her right knee, 7...8.. Tasya is up with fists raised, Kendall can be seen looking shocked but nods as she raises her fists.
On comes the champ! Burying in a one-two to snap back Tasya's head, the challenger being rocked back to the ropes as she still has over half the round to survive, pulling Kendall into a tight clinch as the model tries to break free, both nearly slip as legs get tangled for a moment, referee stepping in to split them up.
When they resume Kendall is looking to end this now, but she walks into a right that lands into her solar plexus, a left hook then slams across her jaw to rock her back as the crowd is on it's feet, the Teles fans screaming as they watch her now corner Kendall after more hard shots landed into Kendall's face.
At the bell both women stare each other down breathing harder, crowd whistling and cheering them as they return to their stools, coaches working hard as this is too close to call to most, the knockdown seems to have swung it Kendall's way, with Alessandra urging her to box and just win the round.
Round 10:
Referee waves both women to the ring center before the bell, there's a respectful fist bump and a wish of good luck to each other, though how much they really mean it with the title on the line is anyone's guess, ready in their corners, the bell rings to a raucous cheer.
"Ding!" Tasya knows she is possibly behind the eight ball after that knockdown so comes out hard, Kendall as told is focusing on boxing behind her jab, nothing flash from the champion so far, keeping Tasya at bay in the opening moments of the round.
But she is finding that a hard task as Tasya is finding ways around her punches, banging in some good body shots before swinging up top with ill intentions, a double jab smacks into her nose to ward her back as the fans watch fascinated by this clash, seeing both women give their all.
Heading into the final minute it is anyone's game this round, Kendall looking solid to see out the round as she buries in more punches to the face of her opponent, who now has some blood trickling from her nostrils to make things look worse for her, Tasya still gamely coming forwards.
Final thirty seconds with Tasya feinting with her jab, she ducks one from Kendall and comes over the top with an overhand left, IT LANDS ON THE CHIN OF KENDALL, WHO STUMBLES DOWN TO A KNEE THEN ALL FOURS! THE CROWD ARE STUNNED!
Tasya looks to be praying as she heads to the neutral corner, eyes to the heavens as the count begins, 1...2...3...4... Kendall is blinking hard to clear her head, Alessandra yelling at her to get up as the crowd is mixed, 5...6...7.. Kendall pushes to her right knee, watching the count, 8... She is up with a wobble, fists up as she nods that she can fight on.
The fighters come together with a few punches exchanged before the bell rings, both raise their hands in the air as they think they've won, duelling chants ring out as the crowd don't seem to agree on who they felt won either.
After returning to their corners to be patched up the result is announced, with all three judges scoring the fight 95-95 it's a draw, the referee asking the coaches to the center of the ring where both say their fighter can keep fighting, there's a handshake between Alessandra and Nadia as we are going to sudden death!
Round 11:
No sign of respect shown now as all that matters right now is a win, they are tired but are starting off hard, Tasya looks in better shape early as she bashes back Kendall with two cross punches across her face, forcing Kendall to back off as she comes on the attack.
A straight into her face keeps Tasya from getting right into Kendall's face, the champion boxing on the back foot with some cruel counters landing to turn Tasya's head as the first minute goes by, crowd almost stunned these two are still going.
A right cross misses by Kendall, an uppercut knocking her onto her heels as Tasya takes the lead now, bashing back Kendall to the ropes, where Kendall hangs onto her, both women needing the referee to split them up as they take a quick breather, apart with fists up ready for more.
Back and forth goes the action as Kendall lands some nasty looking counters to open the cut up under Tasya's right eye, Kendall getting clocked across her face and to the body in return as her right side of her face is starting to swell.
The round ends with both women staring each other down before they head to their corners, sitting on their stools with their cut women working on them, Alessandra and Nadia give rallying speeches to their fighters with both fighters taking a deep breath before they stand ready for more.
Round 12:
Landing punches square into each others faces as they start off the round, circling more as they look for an opening for their bigger punches, blood dripping onto their busts as they go at it, a one-two lands on Tasya's right eye, causing it to swell as she cries out.
That seems to be the difference right now as Tasya is missing more, she isn't gauging the range as well, leading to Kendall landing more counter punches that are rocking back the challenger, A RIGHT ON THE CHIN OF TASYA ROCKS HER TO THE ROPES WITH A LEFT TURNING HER AS SHE IS TURNED, LANDING ON ALL FOURS!
The champion doesn't raise her arms this time, instead resting against the turnbuckles of the neutral corner, watching keenly Tasya as the count begins, 1...2...3... Tasya has blood dripping from her cut onto the canvas, 4...5...6.. Grabbing the ropes with her left hand, 7...8...9.. Tasya pulls up to her feet, stumbling but has her fist raised as she steadies herself, referee checks her over and allows her to keep going.
With half the round still to go, Tasya has to defend herself but she is getting beaten by Kendall, a one-two snaps her head back as she stumbles against the ropes, KENDALL HAMMERS IN TWO RIGHT HOOKS AS THE ROPES SEEM TO BE HOLDING TASYA UP, BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN STEP IN THE TOWEL FROM THE BONZO GYM CORNER COMES IN! REFEREE WAVES THE FIGHT OFF!
Winner and still FCBA lightweight champion Kendall Jenner TKO Round 12
After:
The crowd stand to applaud and whistle both women, fight of the year candidate as Kendall gives Tasya a hug, she is seen to tell Tasya "you were brilliant" showing respect to the beaten challenger, who can barely hug Kendall in response, both fighters coaches needing to rush in and help them back to their corners.
Getting cleaned up, Tasya looks down at the canvas but Nadia tells her to keep her head up, she definitely has a lot to be proud of as she nearly won the lightweight title at her first attempt, Tasya nods as she replies "I am just exhausted" smiling as she leans back against the turnbuckles of her corner.
Across the ring Kendall is sucking in air herself, Alessandra telling her what a great job she did, Kendall tells her "remind me to kick Dua's ass in sparring for telling me she would choose Tasya" getting a chuckle from her corner team.
Both women stand up at similar times from their stools, coming to the center of the ring, before the result is announced they embrace, praising each other for a hell of a fight, Kendall telling Tasya "I know you will hold the title someday" patting Tasya on her left shoulder with a nod, Tasya smiling back.
Now it's time for the result to be announced with Kendall getting her right arm raised, the belt placed around her waist as she sheds a few tears, knowing tonight could have been so different, Tasya sportingly applauds Kendall then steps out the ring.
Tasya rightly getting her name chanted by the fans, tonight proved she belongs in the elite group at lightweight, she wipes a few tears away as she takes in the crowd around her, Nadia telling her "they'll do this when you win the belt" making Tasya smile brightly at her.
In the ring Kendall goes to each corner of the ring to blow kisses to the crowd, before posing with her arms around the shoulders of Alessandra and Eva, beaming as she looks proud of what she did tonight, the crowd begin chanting her name as she steps out the ring with her corner crew, telling Alessandra "god I need a week on a beach just sleeping under the sun" Alessandra smiling as she pats Kendall gently on her back.
