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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tolonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Parparyan walks into a left hand.
Parparyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Parparyan scores with a hook.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parparyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Parparyan misses.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Parparyan misses.
Tolonen lands a leg kick that knocks Parparyan off balance momentarily.
Parparyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parparyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tolonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parparyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matti Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Parparyan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Parparyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
Parparyan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Matti Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parparyan at a distance.
#T1#
Parparyan throws the left hand but Tolonen avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Tolonen.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolonen thuds a left hand into Parparyan's body.
Tolonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolonen throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolonen.
Tolonen connects with a body shot that sends Parparyan's belly button to the back.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Parparyan is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Parparyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tolonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parparyan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Parparyan is rocked!
Parparyan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tolonen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Parparyan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Tolonen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matti Tolonen waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5210 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Tolonen (ranked 5629 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Matti Tolonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Pentacost manages to get underhooks.
Pentacost pulls guard.
Pentacost has his hands on Tolonen's head, controlling the position.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Tolonen tries to pass.
Pentacost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pentacost pulls Tolonen in to control the position.
Pentacost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Tolonen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tolonen moves into full guard.
Tolonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tolonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pentacost controls the pace.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tolonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pentacost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pentacost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tolonen is pulling down on Pentacost's head. It's preventing any offense from Pentacost, at least for the moment.
Tolonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolonen, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tolonen working a defensive guard here.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Pentacost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Tolonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pentacost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tolonen wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pentacost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to his closed guard and prevents Pentacost from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pentacost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Pentacost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pentacost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tolonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentacost pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tolonen! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Tolonen
Tolonen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (8) vs (0) Tolonen
Pentacost has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pentacost just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tolonen is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tolonen's body.
Tolonen trying to control the hands but Pentacost breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Matti Tolonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Grappler just got lucky!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hunter Greene (ranked 2669 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Tolonen (ranked 5606 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oakland. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matti Tolonen enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Greene! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tolonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Tolonen forces Greene back against the cage and clinches.
Tolonen jumps guard.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene has gone for a leg lock! Tolonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greene's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (0) vs (2) Tolonen
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tolonen pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tolonen has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Greene has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene working for a triangle but Tolonen defends it easily.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene working for submissions but it's allowed Tolonen to get to half guard.
Tolonen is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now.
Greene trying to control but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Greene is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greene trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Tolonen 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.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Greene is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control here.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolonen pulls his head out easily.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
Greene looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Tolonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tolonen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Greene. Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (0) vs (5) Tolonen
Greene is not content to let Tolonen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to move to mount but Greene blocks the move with his legs.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tolonen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Greene (4) vs (5) Tolonen
Tolonen tries to escape the position.
Greene looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tolonen is controlling Greene 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (4) vs (7) Tolonen
Tolonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tolonen has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is stalling in the full guard.
Tolonen trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Tolonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Tolonen is proving a slippery customer.
Greene has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tolonen pushes his legs off easily.
Tolonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greene is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (6) vs (7) Tolonen
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene has gone for a leg lock! Tolonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greene's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (6) vs (9) Tolonen
Tolonen is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tolonen pushes his legs off easily.
Greene has an active guard here but Tolonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Tolonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Greene has a hand on Tolonen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tolonen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (6) vs (12) Tolonen
Tolonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greene is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Greene holds on for dear life, controlling Tolonen's posture momentarily.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Tolonen maintains control.
Tolonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Greene tries to lock up and control but Tolonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tolonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tolonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tolonen controlling from mount.
Tolonen avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Tolonen trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Tolonen wants to take Greene's back but he can't do it this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to control but Greene wriggling away.
Greene regains half guard.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Tolonen defends easily.
Tolonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (6) vs (15) Tolonen
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Tolonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Greene manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tolonen's best efforts.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Tolonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (6) vs (18) Tolonen
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Tolonen's attempts to control the action.
Greene tries to hold on but Tolonen postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen controlling from the full mount.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tolonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tolonen moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Greene (6) vs (21) Tolonen
Greene trying to control the position but Tolonen manages to sink in the hooks.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Greene breaks Tolonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (8) vs (21) Tolonen
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Greene controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tolonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Greene has Tolonen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (8) vs (23) Tolonen
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tolonen defends it easily.
Greene is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tolonen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (8) vs (26) Tolonen
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Tolonen controls the position.
Greene regains half guard.
Greene tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.
Greene wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy.
Tolonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Tolonen moves into full mount! Greene won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (8) vs (29) Tolonen
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen wins on points by 29 to 8.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matti Tolonen waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Hunter Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Tolonen (ranked 5445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 21417 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tolonen defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Tolonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Tolonen sprawls well.
Matti Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Emelianenko.
Tolonen has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tolonen walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Tolonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tolonen pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Tolonen, which made it look bad.
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Tolonen is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tolonen down to the mat. Tolonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
As Emelianenko tries to get set, Tolonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Emelianenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Tolonen drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tolonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko has gone for a leg lock! Tolonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emelianenko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (0) Emelianenko
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Tolonen tries to pass.
Tolonen looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (2) Emelianenko
Tolonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
Tolonen has his hands clasped together around Emelianenko's back. He's all about the action.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tolonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Tolonen is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tolonen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tolonen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tolonen (6) vs (2) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Tolonen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Emelianenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tolonen (8) vs (2) Emelianenko
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stops Tolonen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tolonen wants to take Emelianenko's back here but Emelianenko is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Tolonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Tolonen trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Tolonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tolonen is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Tolonen is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Tolonen is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tolonen is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tolonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolonen pulls his head out easily.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Tolonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tolonen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (11) vs (2) Emelianenko
Tolonen wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Tolonen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolonen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tolonen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tolonen (13) vs (2) Emelianenko
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Tolonen wants to take Emelianenko's back here but Emelianenko is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tolonen mounts Emelianenko! Really nice guard pass there!
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount but Tolonen keeps good control and instead manages to take Emelianenko's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tolonen (16) vs (2) Emelianenko
Tolonen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tolonen's guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (16) vs (4) Emelianenko
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko postures up.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko content to stall in guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is fighting to break Tolonen's control of his arms but Tolonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko being controlled here momentarily.
Tolonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolonen is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Tolonen seems keen to control Emelianenko's posture.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tolonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tolonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tolonen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tolonen (20) vs (4) Emelianenko
Tolonen is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko tries to bench press Tolonen off him but Tolonen keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Matti Tolonen thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Tolonen (ranked 5404 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zahabi St. Georges (ranked 5476 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zahabi St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tolonen clinches up with St. Georges and pushes him back against the cage.
St. Georges pulls guard.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen being controlled here momentarily.
Tolonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen passes St. Georges's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges is concentrating on defense, preventing Tolonen from advancing position.
Tolonen tries to pass to full mount but St. Georges defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges is staying active underneath Tolonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.
Tolonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St. Georges actively working from the bottom here.
Tolonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tolonen wants to pass to mount but St. Georges is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is positioning himself well to prevent Tolonen advancing to mount.
Tolonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Georges keeps working.
Still in half guard, Tolonen seems content to control.
St. Georges is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges is in trouble now - Tolonen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (3) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges is squirming around, avoiding Tolonen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Tolonen continues to stall.
St. Georges manages to regain half guard. Good work.
St. Georges is doing well to control the position and prevent Tolonen from advancing to side control.
St. Georges is looking to control Tolonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St. Georges avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling the position well.
Tolonen trying to mount his opponent but St. Georges defends it.
St. Georges trying to control from the bottom.
St. Georges is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges is concentrating on defense, preventing Tolonen from advancing position.
St. Georges wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tolonen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and St. Georges reverses the position - he's now on top in Tolonen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (3) vs (2) St. Georges
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Tolonen 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.
St. Georges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
St. Georges is fighting to break Tolonen's control of his arms but Tolonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges postures up.
Tolonen trying to control the position here.
St. Georges pushing down on Tolonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St. Georges is controlling the pace.
St. Georges wants to take a breather but Tolonen is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St. Georges is fighting to break Tolonen's control of his arms but Tolonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolonen controls St. Georges momentarily but St. Georges frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tolonen is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
St. Georges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges pushes down on Tolonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tolonen is pressing down on St. Georges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tolonen is pulling down on St. Georges's head to control his posture.
St. Georges must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolonen is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
Tolonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Georges is one step ahead there.
St. Georges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tolonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (5) vs (2) St. Georges
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen stalling.
St. Georges is not content to let Tolonen control the position.
St. Georges felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tolonen prevents St. Georges from improving his position.
St. Georges wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy.
St. Georges moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges pulls Tolonen in close to prevent any damage.
Tolonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges has Tolonen pulled in close to control his posture.
Tolonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tolonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges wants to sweep here but Tolonen controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges seems keen to control Tolonen's posture.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
St. Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tolonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen won't allow St. Georges to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matti Tolonen waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Tolonen and Rafael Loureiro. Matti Tolonen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matti Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro tries to clinch up.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tolonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tolonen. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tolonen is defending well. Loureiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tolonen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Loureiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
The defeated Matti Tolonen had this to say: 'Grappler just got lucky!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Tolonen and Demolisher Jack. Jack has chosen Pleasures of the Flesh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matti Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demolisher Jack!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tolonen clinches up against the cage.
Tolonen jumps into guard, dragging Jack to the mat.
Jack trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Jack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is keeping the position.
Tolonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (0) Jack
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolonen won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Jack pulls Tolonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Tolonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tolonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tolonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Tolonen has gone for a leg lock! Jack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tolonen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (2) Jack
Jack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jack trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Tolonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (4) vs (2) Jack
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack won't allow Tolonen to pass to mount.
Tolonen is controlling the pace.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Tolonen controlling the action here.
Jack is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jack wants to improve his position but Tolonen is controlling well.
Jack trying to hold on to Tolonen's head to control him but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Jack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jack is trying to keep Tolonen in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to sweep here but Tolonen controlling him for the moment.
Tolonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (4) vs (4) Jack
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack controlling from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Tolonen.
Jack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tolonen working a defensive guard here.
Jack wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Tolonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen 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.
Tolonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack slips nicely into half guard.
Jack prevents Tolonen from improving his position.
Tolonen manages to get to full guard.
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Tolonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tolonen manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Tolonen's guard.
Tolonen wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tolonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tolonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tolonen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tolonen (8) vs (4) Jack
Jack is looking for a sweep.
Jack manages to get back to half guard.
Jack is looking to control Tolonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Jack wants to get back to full guard but Tolonen has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (11) vs (4) Jack
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Tolonen's attempts to control the action.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tolonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jack has given up his back. Will we see Tolonen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tolonen (14) vs (4) Jack
Tolonen keeps control of the position easily here as Jack tries to buck him off.
Jack turns into Tolonen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (14) vs (6) Jack
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Jack trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Jack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tolonen is pulling down on Jack's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (16) vs (6) Jack
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolonen slips nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jack trying to control from the bottom.
Jack moves into full guard.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Tolonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Jack is trying to control the position but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack pulls Tolonen in to control the position.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tolonen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matti Tolonen waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
USFC 141
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Elpidio lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolonen off the cage and back into range.
Tolonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elpidio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Elpidio does no damage.
Tolonen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tolonen throws out a powerful jab.
Elpidio moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Sloppy strikes from Tolonen. Those never looked like landing.
Tolonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elpidio slips under a jab.
A jab from Elpidio misses.
Elpidio checks a leg kick nicely.
Elpidio throws a series of punches but Tolonen avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elpidio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick from Tolonen.
Elpidio blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Elpidio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tolonen thumps Elpidio with a low kick.
Elpidio connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elpidio throws a hook but Tolonen blocks it.#T1#
Tolonen connects with a body shot that sends Elpidio's belly button to the back.
Tolonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tolonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elpidio throws out the jab.
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elpidio misses with a two punch combination.
Tolonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Tolonen.
Elpidio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good exchange - Tolonen coming out on top.
Tolonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tolonen slips a jab from Elpidio.
Tolonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elpidio.
Elpidio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elpidio misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elpidio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elpidio misses with a hook
and Tolonen counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Elpidio got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tolonen presses forward with punches and knees until Elpidio stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Elpidio closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Tolonen!
Matti Tolonen gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Struja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matti Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Struja wants to clinch up but Tolonen keeps it at a distance.
Struja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Struja moves out of range easily.
Struja takes one on the button.
Struja tries to bum rush Tolonen with a series of wild strikes but Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Struja has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Struja.
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!
Check out the look on Struja's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Struja throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tolonen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Struja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Struja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tolonen's head.
Struja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tolonen wants to improve his position but Struja is controlling well.
Struja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Struja thows a huge punch but Tolonen dodges it nicely.
Struja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tolonen's head.
Struja is thwarting Tolonen's attempts to control the position.
Struja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tolonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja.
Struja trying to control the action but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Struja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Struja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tolonen trying to control but Struja postures up.
Struja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Struja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja trying to control from half guard but Tolonen is working away.
Struja is nestled in close to Tolonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja winds up and cracks Tolonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tolonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja.
Tolonen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Struja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Struja. #ROC#
Tolonen is rocked!#T3#
Struja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tolonen is still in real trouble! Can Struja finish him?
Tolonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Struja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja is nestled in close to Tolonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Struja.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Struja lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Struja there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Struja is looking for a kimura but Tolonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Struja to get the leverage.
Struja winds up and cracks Tolonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Struja connects with a nice short shot to Tolonen's temple.
Tolonen is not content to let Struja control the position.
Struja lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tolonen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Struja jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja!
An out of breath Ludko Struja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Matti Tolonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Grappler just got lucky!'.
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Event:
USFC 130
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Revazshvili finds it's target.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Revazshvili misses the shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws out a loose jab but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Revazshvili looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Revazshvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Revazshvili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Revazshvili postures up in Tolonen's guard and throws a big left but Tolonen blocks it.
Revazshvili throws a strike but Tolonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Revazshvili is retaining full guard.
Revazshvili managing to control the position.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but Tolonen is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Revazshvili 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.
Tolonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tolonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but Tolonen is proving a slippery customer.
Revazshvili looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Revazshvili, not yet.
Tolonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Revazshvili holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a wild body kick that Revazshvili sees coming a mile off.
Revazshvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Revazshvili slips under a jab from Tolonen.
Revazshvili moves forwards but Tolonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Revazshvili throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
Tolonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Revazshvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolonen circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Tolonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Tolonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revazshvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revazshvili throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Tolonen lands with a right hand.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revazshvili.
Tolonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tolonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Revazshvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Revazshvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Tolonen throws out a counter right but Revazshvili avoids it with no problem.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Revazshvili's calf.#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!
Revazshvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tolonen thuds a left hand into Revazshvili's body.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Revazshvili is just out of range.
Revazshvili drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tolonen sprawls and moves away.
Tolonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tolonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Revazshvili throws a nice looking combination but Tolonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matti Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Revazshvili changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tolonen!
Revazshvili is breathing heavily.
Revazshvili moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Matti Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Revazshvili throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tolonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolonen misses with a kick to the body.
Tolonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matti Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili lands a head shot.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Revazshvili under the eye.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Revazshvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Revazshvili.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that Tolonen avoids nicely.
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
Tolonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Revazshvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tolonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tolonen 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!
Revazshvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tolonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Revazshvili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Revazshvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tolonen. Tolonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Revazshvili.
Tolonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Revazshvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tolonen's hands.#T1#
Revazshvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Tolonen lands a left and a right that send Revazshvili crashing to the mat, dazed. Tolonen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Revazshvili is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
Tolonen connects with a nice cross there... Revazshvili is looking wobbly and Tolonen recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Revazshvili to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tolonen jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matti Tolonen!
Matti Tolonen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
MFN 355
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen throws a right and a left that Razor avoids nicely.
Tolonen throws a shot to the body.
Tolonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tolonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Razor fails with a takedown attempt.
Razor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matti Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Razor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Razor moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Tolonen takes a swing at Razor's ribcage but misses.
Razor lunges at Tolonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tolonen's hand.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Razor misses.
Tolonen digs a good body shot into Razor's ribs.
Razor loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Tolonen throws out a counter right but Razor avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Razor misses with a straight right.
Tolonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tolonen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Razor is out of range.
Razor connects with a single shot there.
Tolonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tolonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Razor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Razor throws a lazy uppercut
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tolonen scores with a jab to the head.
Tolonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Razor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matti Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Razor.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tolonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Razor. #T2#
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen needs to keep his hands up - Razor had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Tolonen as Razor shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ray Razor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick by Tolonen misses
and Tolonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Razor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Razor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Razor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Razor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut. Razor saw that one coming.
Razor defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Razor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Razor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Razor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Razor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Razor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tolonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Razor lands an overhand right.
Razor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolonen.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Razor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Tolonen looks to move away, Razor throws a big counter combo but Tolonen just gets out of the way.
Razor defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Razor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolonen lands a head kick!
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Razor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Razor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tolonen back to the cage. Razor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tolonen is looking to slow Razor down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
Razor throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen misses with a right hand
and Razor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Razor slips the punch.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Razor shoots in but Tolonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tolonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Razor.
Tolonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Razor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tolonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Razor. Razor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tolonen slips a jab from Razor.
Tolonen moves forwards but Razor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tolonen cracks Razor with a good jab.
Razor lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Tolonen is rocked!
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Razor's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tolonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Razor somewhat.
Razor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Tolonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Razor throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
A slow jab from Tolonen misses its intended target.
Tolonen cracks Razor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Razor misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Razor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tolonen takes one to the side of the head.
Razor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Razor.
Razor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Razor.
Tolonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Razor with a body shot.
Razor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Razor is defended easily by Tolonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolonen swinging wildly here.
Razor blocks a jab.#T1#
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Razor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ray Razor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Razor catches Tolonen right on the button with a cross.
Tolonen throws a jab when Razor was well out of range.
A jab from Tolonen misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Razor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tolonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolonen throws a looping overhand right but Razor ducks down to avoid it.
Razor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Razor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tolonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Razor throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tolonen throws a shot from downtown. Razor moves away and avoids it.
Razor staying out of range there.#T2#
Razor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Razor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Razor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Razor.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Razor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razor moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Razor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Razor misses the target.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Razor tries to counter with a takedown but Tolonen is quick to defend against it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tolonen. Razor shrugs it off though.
Jab from Tolonen.
Razor avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tolonen - that will leave a mark!
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Razor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Razor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tolonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Razor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.#T3#
Tolonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tolonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut. Razor saw that one coming.
Razor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tolonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Razor's head.
Tolonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Razor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolonen as he jumps to the side.
Tolonen misses with a right hand
and Razor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Razor finish him?
Matti Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Razor avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Razor feinted with a counter takedown.
Tolonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Tolonen throws a shot from downtown. Razor moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a looping right.
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Razor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Razor moved away.
Razor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Razor ducked under it nicely.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Razor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Razor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Razor moves out of range of the body kick from Tolonen.
A little feinted left hand from Razor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Razor is looking to counter punch.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Nice defenses there by Tolonen.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Razor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Razor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Razor throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tolonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Razor scores with a hook to the body. Tolonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Razor moved away.
Razor moves out of range of the body kick.
Razor lands a body shot.
Razor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tolonen back to the cage. Razor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sonny Ray Razor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Razor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tolonen did well to prevent Razor getting side control.
Tolonen is looking to get back to is feet but Razor passes into side control.
Tolonen is looking to reverse the position.
Razor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Razor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Razor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tolonen is trying to improve his position.
Razor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Razor swings around for an armbar but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Razor's guard.
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Razor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolonen is pushing down on Razor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Razor is fighting to maintain full guard but Tolonen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Tolonen prevents Razor from improving his position.
Tolonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Razor is looking for a sweep. Tolonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Razor trying to hold on to Tolonen's head to control him but Tolonen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen throws a strike but Razor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Razor being controlled here, momentarily.
Razor controls Tolonen momentarily but Tolonen frees himself.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Razor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Razor is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Razor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tolonen digs a good body shot into Razor's ribs.
Razor throws a poor cross that misses
and Razor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Razor scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Razor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Razor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Razor throws out a loose jab but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tolonen staying out of range there.#T4#
A slow jab from Razor misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Tolonen. No joy for Razor on that attempt.
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Razor's front leg but catches the back leg as Razor tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Razor there.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
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!
Razor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Tolonen tries to land a front kick but Razor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Razor scores with the left hand. Tolonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Razor throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen stuns Razor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Razor.
Razor blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Razor is looking to counter punch.
Tolonen connects with a crisp jab.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
The crowd cheers as Razor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolonen doesn't seem phased though.
Razor avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matti Tolonen.
Well Tolonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matti Tolonen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matti Tolonen made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
gc113
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Flander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Flander's head back.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flander's calf.
We've been hearing reports that Flander has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Tolonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Flander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Farmhouse Flander has been cut.
Tolonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tolonen dodges the punch combination from Flander.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolonen! But no joy.
Farmhouse Flander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flander on the side of the head.
Flander takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Flander is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tolonen! Flander is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Tolonen!
Matti Tolonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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gc101
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tolonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tolonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Tolonen's head.
Tolonen takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Tolonen is rocked!
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Tolonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horn looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn.
Horn punishes Tolonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tolonen on the side of the head.
Horn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn works the jab nicely.
Horn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tolonen is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Horn just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tolonen has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Klas Horn!
After winning the bout, Klas Horn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Matti Tolonen was interviewed post fight and said 'Grappler just got lucky!'.
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Event:
gc94
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Sykes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Tolonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykes moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Sykes blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Sykes lands a jab.
Sykes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tolonen.
Sykes moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Sykes feints a counter leg kick.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Sykes moves out of range easily.
Sykes works the jab nicely.
Tolonen throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sykes blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykes misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Matti Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Sykes closes the distance and pushes Tolonen back into the cage.
Sykes misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sykes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykes throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykes.
Sykes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykes taking a breather. #BC#
Tolonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykes.
Tolonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Sykes's head back.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes needs to keep his hands up - Tolonen had a free shot at his head there.
Tolonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sykes. That's going to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Sykes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tolonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tolonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykes. Sykes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sykes's head.
Tolonen lands a nice hook to Sykes's body. Sykes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykes misses the target.
Sykes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tolonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykes blocks a jab.
Sykes connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Tolonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykes takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tolonen misses its target.#CL2#
Sykes rushes Tolonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sykes working aggressively here.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Sykes blocks it.
Sykes throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen. #BC#
Tolonen manages to break the clinch.
Tolonen swings for the body but Sykes moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses
and Sykes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tolonen throws a looping overhand right but Sykes ducks down to avoid it.
Sykes scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes misses with a head kick.
Sykes is looking to clinch but Tolonen is avoiding it.
#T4#
A clash of legs there as Sykes blocks the low kick.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykes.
Tolonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykes on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Sykes has been cut.
Sykes throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sykes has closed the distance and engaged Tolonen in a clinch.
Tolonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tolonen is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Tolonen.
Tolonen blocking some punches.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tolonen blocks a body shot from Sykes. #BC#
Tolonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolonen misses the jab.
It seemed like Sykes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Tolonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Sykes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sykes is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykes is just out of range.
Tolonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykes.
Sykes lands a jab to the head.
Sykes throws a nice looking combination but Tolonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tolonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykes.
Tolonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykes throws out the jab.
Tolonen throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Sykes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tolonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sykes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykes.
Tolonen tries to land a leg kick but Sykes saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
It seemed like Sykes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sykes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Sykes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Sykes moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Sykes misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sykes blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xavier Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykes lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Tolonen is predictable there
and Sykes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Tolonen is rocked!#T2#
Sykes avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Oh Tolonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sykes checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Tolonen misses its intended target.
Tolonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sykes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolonen's calf.
Tolonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykes at a distance.
Sykes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sykes scores with a hook to the body. Tolonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tolonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sykes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tolonen.
Sykes lands with a right that hurts Tolonen. Tolonen looks to clinch but Sykes throws a short knee that drops Tolonen. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Xavier Sykes!
The defeated Matti Tolonen had this to say: 'Grappler just got lucky!'.
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