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Event:
The League - S01E01
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon dives in and grabs Hedman Karlsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hedman Karlsson pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hedman Karlsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon is fighting to break Hedman Karlsson's control of his arms but Hedman Karlsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hedman Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hedman Karlsson to the mat! Hedman Karlsson manages to get full guard.
Hedman Karlsson pulls Tonon in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tonon tries to move to full mount but Hedman Karlsson actually manages to regain half guard.
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Hedman Karlsson recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage.
Tonon trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Hedman Karlsson pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Hedman Karlsson managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tonon is defended easily by Hedman Karlsson.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hedman Karlsson defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Hedman Karlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hedman Karlsson is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Hedman Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hedman Karlsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Tonon slows the pace down in half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is not content to let Tonon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson is holding on to half guard well.
Tonon is stalling here. Hedman Karlsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hedman Karlsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to reverse the position.
Hedman Karlsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tonon is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonon being controlled for a moment.
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but Tonon denies him.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson taking a break here but Tonon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hedman Karlsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Hedman Karlsson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
Hedman Karlsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hedman Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hedman Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedman Karlsson lands with a hook. Tonon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Hedman Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Tonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hedman Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with the combination.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Hedman Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hedman Karlsson tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hedman Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Hedman Karlsson - just one landing.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hedman Karlsson's guard.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonon passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Hedman Karlsson won't allow it.
Hedman Karlsson is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount!
Tonon trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon can't control as he wanted to and Hedman Karlsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to control but can't.
Hedman Karlsson tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Hedman Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Hedman Karlsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonon controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is continuing to stall.
Tonon trying to advance position but Hedman Karlsson counters by regaining guard.
Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Hedman Karlsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hedman Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonon on the side of the head.
Tonon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonon blocks a jab.
Tonon with the counter takedown but Hedman Karlsson avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon fails with the takedown.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Tonon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Hedman Karlsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tonon.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hedman Karlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 2841 p4p, 304 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 15165 p4p, 504 weight class). Tonon comes to the ring accompanied by What About Now. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Gary Tonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tonon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pancake quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonon (2) vs (0) Pancake
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tonon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Pancake working to try and regain half guard.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tonon's lack of action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pancake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (0) Pancake
Tonon looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Tonon working for a guillotine from mount but Pancake is in no mood to give up.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake holds on for dear life, controlling Tonon's posture momentarily.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonon trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Pancake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tonon looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Pancake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonon is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tonon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Tonon is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pancake is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Tonon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon prevents Pancake from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tonon (8) vs (4) Pancake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Tonon taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
After the fight, Tobias Pancake was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 521 p4p, 68 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2740 p4p, 295 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pretender. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tonon
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tonon
Lee is looking to work his way around to Tonon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tonon is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee prevents Tonon from getting the reversal.
Lee looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Tonon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tonon is squirming around nicely.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
Tonon regains half guard.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonon is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Tonon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Tonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Tonon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Tonon
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee pushes a forearm under Tonon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tonon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 44
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2230 p4p, 248 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2581 p4p, 283 weight class). Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Pierre's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (0) vs (2) Tonon
St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Tonon prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but St Pierre defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (4) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon staying busy and making it hard for St Pierre to control.
St Pierre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tonon rolls, trying to escape but St Pierre keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. St Pierre controlling the positon.
Tonon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from St Pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre struggling to keep hold of the position.
St Pierre has good solid back control here.
Tonon staying busy and making it hard for St Pierre to control.
St Pierre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
St Pierre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tonon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - St Pierre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has his arm under Tonon's chin here. Game over son! St Pierre squeezes tightly and Tonon is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus St Pierre!
A victorious Jesus St Pierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 15925 p4p, 574 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2346 p4p, 264 weight class). Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pancake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pancake shoots in and bounces Tonon off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Tonon
Tonon keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Tonon
Pancake trying to control the position but Tonon is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pancake's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Tonon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is just content to waste time from the top position. Tonon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pancake pushing down on Tonon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon is not content to let Pancake control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonon.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Tonon
Pancake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tonon has passed into half guard!
Tonon is looking for a kimura but Pancake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonon to get the leverage.
Pancake is looking to control Tonon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon uses his free foot to push down on Pancake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pancake. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (5) Tonon
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (8) Tonon
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is keen to just control but Pancake is a slippery customer.
Pancake trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Pancake trying to control but Tonon postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to get back to full guard but Tonon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (11) Tonon
Tonon tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon wants to control the action but instead Pancake gets a body lock and reverses into Tonon's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (11) Tonon
Tonon controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon can't keep his opponent in guard - Pancake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pancake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Tonon won't allow it.
Pancake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tonon's thigh. Tonon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake advances to half guard.
Pancake stalling.
Pancake seems to be working for a kimura but Tonon defends the submission attempt.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Tonon is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is pressing down on Tonon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonon is holding on for now.
Pancake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pancake is trying to control. Tonon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tonon is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonon wins on points by 11 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gary Tonon made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 511 p4p, 63 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2216 p4p, 251 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvatore sprawls well initially but Tonon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Salvatore won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonon defends it easily.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore 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: Salvatore (2) vs (2) Tonon
Salvatore uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (2) Tonon
Salvatore looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore fails to take his opponent's back.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.
Salvatore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tonon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tonon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (5) vs (4) Tonon
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Tonon pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
Tonon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salvatore 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: Salvatore (7) vs (4) Tonon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (4) Tonon
Salvatore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tonon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (10) vs (6) Tonon
Salvatore has his foot on Tonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salvatore trying to control here.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
Salvatore is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (9) Tonon
Tonon wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't escape the position.
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tonon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salvatore is now in Tonon's guard. A big mistake from Tonon there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (9) Tonon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (11) Tonon
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Salvatore moves into full guard.
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Tonon is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Tonon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Enzo Salvatore very nearly forgot to thank RESISTANCE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 1977 p4p, 224 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2040 p4p, 229 weight class). Jäger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Fallschirm Jäger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fallschirm Jäger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Fallschirm Jäger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonon goes for a double leg but Jäger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jäger continues to drive forward.
Jäger has closed the distance and engaged Tonon in a clinch.
Jäger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tonon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jäger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jäger has closed the distance and engaged Tonon in a clinch.
Jäger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fallschirm Jäger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jäger (0) vs (2) Tonon
Jäger seems keen to control Tonon's posture.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jäger is keeping the position for now.
Jäger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon trying to control but Jäger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jäger can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jäger is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Jäger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Jäger is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jäger's thigh. Jäger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Jäger is keeping the position.
Tonon passes Jäger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jäger wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
Tonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jäger sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is trying to control but can't.
Jäger won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon prevents Jäger from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jäger is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jäger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon trying to control but Jäger is working from the bottom.
Tonon pushing down on Jäger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jäger is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Jäger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jäger (4) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon prevents Jäger from getting a body triangle.
Jäger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tonon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jäger wants to control the position but Tonon frees himself and scrambles - Jäger manages to regain control in side control.
Jäger tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to regain half guard here but Jäger keeps moving and retains side control.
Tonon is not content to let Jäger control the position.
Jäger tries for a kimura but Tonon is defending well.
Jäger laying and praying for a moment but Tonon takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jäger wants to free his trapped foot but Tonon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jäger is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jäger moves into full mount! Tonon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (7) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Jäger's attempts to control the action.
Tonon working to try and regain half guard.
Jäger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tonon is now in Jäger's guard. A big mistake from Jäger there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (7) vs (4) Tonon
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes into half guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Jäger defending well.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Jäger is defending well.
Tonon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (7) vs (7) Tonon
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jäger stops Tonon from passing to mount.
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jäger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jäger wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Jäger is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tonon swings around for an armbar but Jäger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tonon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (9) vs (7) Tonon
Jäger sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tonon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jäger paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tonon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Tonon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gary Tonon thanked Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 1912 p4p, 216 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2059 p4p, 239 weight class). Tonon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What About Now. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gary Tonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crespo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tonon (0) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonon, who protects the arm well.
Crespo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crespo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonon (0) vs (6) Crespo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crespo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tonon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tonon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonon (2) vs (6) Crespo
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonon trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Crespo has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (5) vs (6) Crespo
Tonon looking to control but instead Crespo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Crespo is defending well.
Tonon is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (6) Crespo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crespo is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crespo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crespo and Tonon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tonon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crespo's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo tries to improve position but can't.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Crespo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crespo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonon trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but Crespo denies him.
Crespo sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is stalling here. Crespo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crespo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tonon (8) vs (10) Crespo
Crespo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crespo is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonon is defending well.
Crespo tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crespo uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (13) Crespo
Crespo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tonon is now in Crespo's guard. A big mistake from Crespo there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonon (10) vs (13) Crespo
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon wants to control but Crespo is keeping him busy.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crespo defends it well.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crespo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes into half guard.
Crespo is holding on to half guard well.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon content to control rather than advance.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Crespo defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crespo wins on points by 13 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Silvio Crespo thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 11
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 1795 p4p, 208 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 1821 p4p, 211 weight class). Tonon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What About Now. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Seehaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Seehaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonon, which made it look bad.
Tonon gets a double leg takedown into Seehaver's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seehaver (0) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seehaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Seehaver trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Seehaver wants to get back to full guard.
Seehaver is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seehaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
Seehaver trying to control here.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Seehaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but instead Tonon has moved into half guard.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Seehaver is having none of it.
Seehaver gets full guard.
Tonon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (2) Tonon
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (4) Tonon
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seehaver (2) vs (7) Tonon
Seehaver is looking to reverse the position.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Seehaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Tonon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tonon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seehaver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seehaver tries to improve position but can't.
Seehaver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (7) Tonon
Tonon gets back to full guard.
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver has gone for a leg lock! Tonon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seehaver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (9) Tonon
Tonon wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seehaver (4) vs (12) Tonon
Seehaver wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Seehaver regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Seehaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tonon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tonon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Seehaver has locked up a guillotine! Seehaver's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tonon is holding on here and Seehaver must be using up a lot of energy. Tonon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Seehaver gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Seehaver! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Sajid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tonon as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sajid or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonon, which made it look bad. #CL#
Tonon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Tonon pulls guard.
Sajid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tonon has one of Sajid's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tonon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sajid off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sajid can't escape the position.
Tonon 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.
Tonon connects with a big shot to the side of Sajid's head.
Sajid tries to roll but Tonon sticks to his back.
Tonon controls the position.
Tonon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tonon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tonon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Sajid preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tonon.
Sajid is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tonon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sajid wants to escape the position.
Tonon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sajid doesn't escape.
Sajid wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tonon controlling the positon.
Tonon punches Sajid on the ear.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tonon lands shots from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonon working for the choke.
Tonon controlling the position well here. Sajid rolled but Tonon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tonon is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tonon gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tonon gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tonon apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sajid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sajid somewhat.
Gary Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Sajid.
Sajid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonon is fending him off so far but Sajid persists. Nope, Tonon circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Sajid back into the cage.#TD#
Tonon pulls guard.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Sajid tries to pass.
Sajid won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Tonon looking to control.
Sajid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Tonon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sajid is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount!
Sajid can't escape the position.
Tonon lands a couple of good shots and Sajid has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tonon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sajid's head.#ROC#
Sajid is rocked!
Sajid is really stuck here.
Sajid is still in real trouble! Can Tonon finish him?
Tonon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sajid.#SUB#
Tonon working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sajid is doing well to defend. Tonon seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sajid is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Morissette gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Morissette breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Tonon has Morissette pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tonon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morissette tumbling to the mat - Tonon dives into Morissette's guard.
Tonon is standing up over Morissette. Morissette looks to escape but Tonon dives into side control.
#REVB#
Morissette is trying to escape the position but Tonon is controlling the position.
Tonon working the head with strikes.
Tonon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Tonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Morissette is defending well.
Morissette is trying to buck Tonon off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon controlling the position.
Tonon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morissette!#T1#
Morissette is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tonon controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morissette for as long as he can get away with.
Tonon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morissette is trying to stand up.
Tonon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morissette looks a forlorn figure.
Tonon landing strikes from the mount and Morissette is in trouble! #ROC#
Morissette is rocked!
Morissette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tonon cracks Morissette with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Tonon takes one to the side of the head.
Anton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Tim Anton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tonon tries to keep at a distance but Anton has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Tonon pulls guard effortlessly.
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anton looking to control.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Tonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anton, who protects the arm well.
Anton struggling a bit here.
Tonon controls the position.
Anton is looking to reverse the position.
Anton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Anton can't do much from the bottom here.
Anton gets back to half guard.#T1#
Anton is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Anton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anton.#SUB#
Anton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonon stacks Anton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tonon!
Anton is trying to get back to half guard.
Anton is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Tonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anton, who protects the arm well.
Anton is letting Tonon control him for a moment.
Anton tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Anton struggling a bit here.
Anton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tonon off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Tonon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Tonon showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tonon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anton.
Anton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tonon up.
#SUB#
Anton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tonon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tonon is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anton raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Anton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tonon is looking to escape.
Anton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tonon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anton is nestled in close to Tonon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anton working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anton lands a nice short elbow.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Anton is controlling well.
Anton trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Anton thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anton.
Anton prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Anton controlling the pace.
Tonon 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.
Tonon is refusing to be controlled, as Anton sits in half guard.
Anton trying to advance position but Tonon counters by regaining guard.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Anton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Anton rushes Tonon and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anton - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Tonon successfully pulls guard.
Anton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Anton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tonon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anton with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anton working some strikes from top position.
Anton trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tonon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anton.
Anton 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.
Anton wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon 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.#SUB#
Anton has gone for a leg lock! Tonon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anton's guard.#REVB#
Anton is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up.
Tim Anton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Anton is looking for a triangle but Tonon pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Anton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonon defends it easily.#SUB#
Anton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tonon defends well.
Tonon is stalling in the full guard.
Anton keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Anton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon wants to stand but Anton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tonon controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Anton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tonon uses it to pass to side control.
Anton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Anton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon uses his free foot to push down on Anton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anton.
Anton regains half guard.
Anton has a hand on Tonon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tonon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Anton is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonon has a good base and remains in mount.
Anton is in a horrible position here. Tonon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anton is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
Tonon is controlling the pace.
Tonon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Anton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Anton is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon stalling.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Anton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
Anton leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anton swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tonon or perhaps it was just good defense by Anton, which made it look bad. #CL#
Anton moves into range and clinches up with Tonon.#TD2#
Tonon has picked Anton up - he's going for a ride! Tonon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Anton is trying to maintain the position but Tonon is very close to passing his half guard.
Anton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tonon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tonon tries to control but Anton wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anton gets back to half guard.#T1#
Tonon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anton trying to get back to full guard but Tonon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Anton is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon prevents Anton from getting the reversal.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anton manages to control the position for a moment.#T2#
Tonon landing shots from mount.
Anton wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonon looking to control but Anton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon prevents Anton from getting the reversal.
Anton is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anton regains half guard.#T3#
Tonon is pressing down on Anton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anton is holding on for now.
Anton trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon is trying to control. Anton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anton is trying to get back to full guard.
Anton wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon stalling.
Tonon throwing shots but Anton is blocking nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
Tonon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Anton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tonon has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tonon pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Anton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tonon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, into his post fight interview.
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AEW 32
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Tonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribbler sprawls well. He's pushed Tonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ribbler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ribbler showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Ribbler trying to mount his opponent but Tonon defends it.
Tonon is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribbler looks to land a strike but Tonon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Ribbler throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribbler trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Ribbler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Tonon working for a triangle but Ribbler defends it easily.
Ribbler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tonon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribbler. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Ribbler advances to half guard.
Ribbler is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ribbler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tonon trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Tonon tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon moves out of range as Ribbler strikes.
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribbler tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribbler to the ground. Ribbler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tonon is looking to clinch but Ribbler is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Ribbler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Tonon dives in and scores a takedown into Ribbler's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Ribbler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonon's head.
Ribbler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tonon controlling Ribbler's posture.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ribbler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tonon is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Tonon is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Tonon manages to get to full guard.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibbe Ribbler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ribbler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ribbler swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.#CL#
Tonon clinches. #TD#
Tonon pulls guard.
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is looking to stand up but Ribbler won't let him.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Ribbler has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Ribbler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ribbler cracks Tonon with a solid left hand.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ribbler lands a couple of elbows.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ribbler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonon is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ribbler working for a triangle but Tonon defends it easily.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Tonon works his way into side control. #T3#
Tonon works to advance to full mount. Ribbler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ribbler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonon breaks from Ribbler's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Tonon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ribbler wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon working the ground and pound effectively.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Ribbler is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonon has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribbler tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon trying to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
Tonon with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ribbler is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Ribbler tries to lock up and control but Tonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Ribbler counters with a nice body kick.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ribbler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribbler as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon shoots in and drives through. Ribbler sprawls well.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Ribbler. #T1##CL#
Tonon pushes Ribbler up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribbler lands with a right to the head.
Tonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribbler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribbler leaning against his opponent.
Ribbler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tonon prevents it.
#TD2#
Ribbler has picked Tonon up - he's going for a ride! Ribbler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribbler lands a couple of elbows.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Ribbler slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Ribbler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tonon is looking to escape.
Ribbler is pressing down on Tonon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonon is holding on for now.
Ribbler is stalling here. Tonon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ribbler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tonon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribbler is looking for a sweep.
Tonon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Ribbler is looking to reverse the position.
Tonon trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler trying to control but Tonon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ribbler rolls, trying to escape but Tonon keeps control of the position.
Good control from Tonon.
Tonon is not going to allow Ribbler to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Tonon wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Tonon is punishing Ribbler with some ground and pound.
Ribbler trying to control the hands but Tonon breaks the grip.
Tonon is trying to stick to Ribbler's back but Ribbler is turning into Tonon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ribbler.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibbe Ribbler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribbler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Tonon tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Tonon avoids it well.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Crespo takes the fight into the clinch.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Crespo.
#TD#
Tonon pulls guard effortlessly.
Crespo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Crespo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
Crespo stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Crespo gets a double leg takedown into Tonon's guard.#ES#
Tonon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tonon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Tonon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Tonon is blocking nicely.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Crespo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Crespo. #T2#
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tonon takes an elbow to the temple.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crespo gets through Tonon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it.
Crespo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Tonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crespo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tonon is breathing heavily.
Tonon shoots in but Crespo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Crespo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crespo scores with a nice head shot.
Crespo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crespo throws a front kick that sends Tonon stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Tonon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crespo sprawls well initially but Tonon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crespo is pressing down on Tonon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonon is looking to pass into half guard but Crespo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crespo is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Crespo gets to his feet. Tonon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Crespo rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a body punch. #T4#
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Tonon blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Tonon pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Crespo stands and steps away. Tonon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Crespo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Crespo drives through with a takedown into Tonon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Crespo stands up from Tonon's guard - Crespo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crespo cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crespo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Crespo decides to stand back up. Crespo steps back and let's Tonon get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crespo sprawls well. Crespo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Crespo. That snapped Tonon's head back.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crespo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Crespo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonon, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crespo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Crespo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonon's defenses. #ROC2#
Tonon is rocked!
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Oh Tonon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo pushes Tonon against the cage. Crespo is working some dirty boxing. Crespo pushes off with a quick right hook! Tonon goes down! Tonon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Crespo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Crespo!
After the big win, Silvio Crespo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AEW 18
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Keene misses with the combination.
Keene throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon closes the distance but Keene moves to the side
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonon.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tonon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Keene misses with a straight right.
Keene keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonon tries to clinch up
and Keene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keene falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keene is keeping the position for now.
Tonon advances position into side control!#T1#
The referee asks Tonon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tonon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tonon throws an elbow but Keene slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tonon moves into full mount!
Keene's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Tonon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keene is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keene and Tonon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonon controls the position.
Keene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonon on the ground.
Keene prevents Tonon from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon controls the position. #SUB2#
Tonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keene wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tonon in side control, throwing shots but Keene defends. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Keene's face as Tonon controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tonon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tonon lands an elbow.
Keene is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Tonon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Keene is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Keene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Keene. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Keene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonon throws a series of punches but Keene moves out of range.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Tonon looks to land a combination but Keene avoids it well. #TD2#
Tonon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Keene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Keene is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Keene misses with a series of wild punches.
Keene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Keene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonon.
Keene feints a jab promting Tonon to slip. Keene then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tonon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon shoots in but Keene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keene throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Tonon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##TD2#
Tonon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keene to the mat! Keene manages to get full guard. #ES#
Keene has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tonon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keene defends it nicely.
Tonon is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keene's half guard.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Keene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keene has his hands clasped together around Tonon's back. He's all about the action.
Tonon stops Keene from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Keene trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tonon wants to control but Keene is keeping him busy.
Tonon trying to control the pace.
Tonon trying to control the action but Keene is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Tonon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keene tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonon is in Keene's guard.
Tonon trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom. #T3#
Keene wants to stand and escape but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon 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.
Keene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keene misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Keene misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonon shoots in and drives through. Keene sprawls well.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown. Keene tries to sprawl out of it but Tonon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keene swinging wildly here.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Keene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keene misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Keene gets caught napping as Tonon dives in and scores a takedown. Keene manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Keene is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tonon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Keene dominated that second round.
That's time! Keene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keene closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonon has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keene.
Jab, jab by Keene - just one landing.
Keene misses with the combination.
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Keene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonon. Tonon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Tonon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon backs away from a small jab... but Keene lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tonon crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Keene with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Scott Keene!
After winning the bout, Scott Keene thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AEW 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Letaivu scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Letaivu's head coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Letaivu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Pascal Letaivu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Good standup being displayed there by Letaivu as he connects with a hook.
Letaivu looks to land a combination. Tonon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Letaivu connects with a body shot that sends Tonon's belly button to the back.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Letaivu lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Letaivu back into the cage.
Letaivu digs a right hand underneath Tonon's ribcage. Tonon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Tonon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tonon manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Letaivu throws Tonon to one side and escapes!#T1#
Tonon misses with the combination.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Tonon wants to clinch up but Letaivu keeps it at a distance.
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Letaivu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards. #TD2#
Tonon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu has Tonon pulled in close to control his posture.
Letaivu continues to stall.#T2#
Tonon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Letaivu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Letaivu scores with a nice right hand.
Letaivu connects with a single shot there.
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Letaivu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Letaivu but Letaivu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Letaivu lands a nice hook to Tonon's body. Tonon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Letaivu pushes him off.
Letaivu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Letaivu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon tries to clinch there but Letaivu circles away.
Jab, jab by Letaivu - just one landing.
Letaivu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Letaivu circles away easily
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Letaivu gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Letaivu, as that shot connected.
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!
Letaivu lands a jab.#T4#
Tonon tries to clinch there but Letaivu circles away.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Letaivu connects with the punch.#ROC#
Tonon is rocked!
Letaivu cracks Tonon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tonon falls backwards against the cage. Letaivu follows up with more strikes that drop Tonon to his knees. Letaivu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tonon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pride FC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Man pulls Tonon in to control the position.
Tonon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
The Man has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Man.
The Man tries to improve position but can't.
Tonon wants to control but The Man is keeping him busy.
The Man wants to control but Tonon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Tonon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Man throws a jab when Tonon was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tonon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Man stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
The Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
The Man wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tonon tries to bench press The Man off him but The Man keeps the position.
The Man creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tonon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tonon tries to buck The Man off but The Man is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
The Man goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tonon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Man but great work by Tonon.#SUB#
The Man is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tonon's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tonon! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and The Man has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview.
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Event:
AFC #40
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Moru shows good takedown defense.
Tonon avoids the head kick by Moru.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tonon moves into range and clinches up with Moru.
Moru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonon.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonon avoids it.
Tonon is working for takedown but Moru is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moru cracks Tonon with a nice body shot.
Tonon is looking for a takedown.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Tonon jumps guard and drags Moru to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru pushes down on Tonon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tonon defends it well. #SUB#
Moru looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Moru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tonon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Moru wants to work for an arm triangle but Tonon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tonon is defending against the submission attempts here by Moru.
Tonon is staying active underneath Moru, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Moru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Moru is working for a kimura but Tonon is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Moru tries to pass.
Moru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Moru tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully. #T3#
Moru looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moru defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Moru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.
Moru gets back to half guard.
Tonon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Moru gets full guard.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Tonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonon has managed to get both his arms back between Moru's legs - danger averted.
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moru can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moru is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Moru is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru is looking to improve his position.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moru scores with a one two! Tonon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moru throws a big counter combination but Tonon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Moru. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moru.
Moru scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Tonon clinches with his opponent.
Tonon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moru looking to stall.
Tonon avoids the elbow strike from Moru, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonon.
Moru tries to stall but Tonon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Moru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Moru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonon, pushing him back against the cage.
Moru gets through Tonon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonon avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Tonon jumps guard.
#SUB#
Moru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tonon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tonon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tonon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Moru is looking for a triangle but Tonon pushes his legs off easily.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Moru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonon passes into side control.
Moru is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Moru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moru is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB2#
Tonon has hold of Moru's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moru manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moru is trying desperately to improve position.
Moru is in a horrible position here. Tonon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moru is bucking up trying to escape but Tonon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moru is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon looking to control but Moru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon with the ground and pound from mount.
Moru is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Moru tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Moru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moru is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon controlling from mount.
Tonon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon breaks from Moru's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moru defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Moru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moru is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Moru gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Moru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Moru looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tonon has picked Moru up and slammed him! Moru can't keep hold of the triangle and Tonon manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Tonon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moru down.
#T1#
Tonon is working Moru over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Tonon lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Tonon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tonon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moru!
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Moru is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Tonon working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Moru is rocked!
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Moru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tonon prevents Moru from getting the reversal.
Tonon drops a big elbow. That's hurt Moru! More shots from Tonon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
Ma Moru was interviewed post fight and said 'Watashi wa yoriyoi sentōkidesuga,
anata wa kōundeshita. Jikai wa
sukiru de watashi o uchi makashi,
kōunde wanai'.
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #5
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Monroe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tonon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Monroe keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monroe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Tonon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonon scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Monroe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonon trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tonon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monroe sprawls well initially but Tonon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monroe moves into full guard.
Tonon trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Monroe trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tonon advances position into side control!
Tonon lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Tonon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Monroe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tonon's guard! Nice work there by Monroe!
Monroe wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tonon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Monroe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monroe has hold of Tonon's hands but Tonon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tonon is taking a breather. Monroe 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonon throws a strike but Monroe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon 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##CL2#
Tonon drives through and clinches with Monroe against the cage.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monroe walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Tonon clinches with his opponent.
Tonon jumps guard but Monroe stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monroe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tonon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Monroe.
Tonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monroe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ricky Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe scores with a shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Tonon wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side#TD#
and Monroe counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Tonon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monroe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon is pressing down on Monroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monroe postures up.
Monroe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monroe.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Tonon blocks nicely. #T2#
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe postures up and lands a big shot to Tonon's brow. #SUB2#
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monroe lands a couple of digs.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there.
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.
Monroe stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position.
Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Monroe trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Tonon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Monroe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonon content to stall in guard here.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Monroe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Monroe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Monroe has clasped his hands together around Tonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Tonon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monroe sprawls well. Monroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Monroe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monroe trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.#T1#
Monroe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monroe passes Tonon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monroe prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Tonon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monroe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tonon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tonon gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Monroe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monroe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tonon!
Tonon looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tonon is trying desperately to improve position.
Monroe looking to finish Tonon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tonon!
Monroe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Monroe lands a couple of good shots and Tonon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Monroe is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Monroe gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Monroe gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Monroe apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonon doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricky Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe manages to get to full guard.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe.#T4##SUB#
Tonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonon has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Tonon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monroe, up you get!
Monroe connects with a body shot that sends Tonon's belly button to the back.
Tonon misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Monroe counters with a takedown into side control.
Monroe scores with punches from side control.
Monroe tries to advance to mount but Tonon denies him.
Monroe scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monroe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
A victorious Ricky Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AFC #32
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tonon tries to keep at a distance but Saibot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonon backwards. #TD2#
Tonon pulls guard successfully.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head.#T1#
Saibot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head.
Saibot connects with a couple of short punches.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot is stalling in the full guard.
Saibot throws a strike but Tonon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Saibot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saibot throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Saibot.
Tonon is in close to Saibot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tonon won't allow Saibot to sweep him here. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonon passes into half guard.
#T3#
Tonon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saibot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saibot is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
Saibot tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon is taking a breather. Saibot 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.
Tonon uses his free foot to push down on Saibot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saibot. #T4#
Tonon looking to control but Saibot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tonon is landing with some decent strikes but Saibot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saibot wants to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Saibot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saibot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saibot as he avoids it easily.
Tonon throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot throws a big counter combination but Tonon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot misses the jab.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Tonon defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Saibot 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.
Tonon 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. #T1#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Saibot being controlled here, momentarily.
Saibot keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Saibot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tonon's guard. #REVR#
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saibot is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot stands up over Tonon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saibot cracks Tonon with a solid left hand.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Saibot throws a sloppy strike and Tonon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Saibot is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tonon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AFC #31
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tonon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foote uses from the top position.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Foote tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foote advances to half guard.
Foote trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Foote has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote winds up and cracks Tonon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working.
Foote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foote throwing shots but Tonon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tonon actively working from the bottom here.
Foote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonon defending well though. #T2#
Foote looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tonon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote trying to control from Tonon's half guard. Tonon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Foote wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Tonon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Foote throws a strike but Tonon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Foote looking for a sweep. Not yet Foote, not yet.
Foote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tonon advances to half guard. #T3#
Foote manages to get to full guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Foote is keeping the position.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon 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.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Foote keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Foote manages to get to full guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Foote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foote can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Foote gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shelby Foote will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Foote back into the cage.
Foote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Foote pushes Tonon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonon jumps guard but Foote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon has Foote pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foote manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Foote manages to get underhooks.
Foote using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Tonon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tonon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foote keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonon's head.
Foote connects with a couple of short punches.
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foote stands up over Tonon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throwing strikes but missing.
Foote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Foote distracts Tonon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foote looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Foote is trying to keep Tonon in close.
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Foote wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foote does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foote trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the action but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Foote trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Foote.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foote but Foote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foote throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Foote manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tonon on his heels. He'll look to pass Tonon's guard now, I'm sure.
Foote content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote controlling from the top position.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Foote controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foote looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Shelby Foote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tonon has his foot on Foote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foote works his way back into a safe position though.
Foote wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Foote gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Foote.
Tonon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonon.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonon is defending well for now.
Tonon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foote smiles and moves away.
Foote scores with a hook to the body. Tonon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Foote changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Foote controlling the position from side mount.
Foote working the strikes but Tonon uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Foote uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon.
Foote looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foote connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Foote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foote throwing strikes but Tonon recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Tonon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foote lands a couple of elbows.
Foote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foote is one step ahead there.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foote scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Foote throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Foote lands a couple of digs.
Foote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Foote looking to pass the guard.
Tonon 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.
Foote slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foote with a nice head shot there.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foote lands a couple of elbows.
Foote content to stall in guard here.
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.
Foote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Foote rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Tonon jumps guard but Foote stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foote landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foote walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon misses with a few strikes there.
Foote connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foote has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
After the big win, Shelby Foote made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siegel.
Siegel lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Siegel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Siegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tonon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon is fighting to break Siegel's control of his arms but Siegel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Tonon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siegel looking for a sweep. Not yet Siegel, not yet.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Siegel is keeping the position.
Siegel is looking to stand back up but Tonon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Siegel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonon prevents Siegel from standing back up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siegel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Siegel is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siegel pinned against the cage. Siegel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Tonon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Siegel quickly recovers to half guard.
Tonon wants to control but Siegel is keeping him busy.
Siegel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Siegel recovers full guard.
Tonon is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Siegel keeps moving.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Siegel is keeping the position.
Tonon postures up.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siegel is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tonon pushes down on Siegel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tonon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Siegel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siegel is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tonon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siegel, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Siegel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Tonon successfully pulls guard.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Siegel is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siegel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Siegel is pushing down on Tonon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonon is fighting to maintain full guard but Siegel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siegel wants to take a breather but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Siegel. #SUB2#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siegel prevents Tonon from getting back to his feet.
Siegel throws a big elbow that misses.
Tonon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siegel's guard. #REVB#
Siegel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Siegel keeps moving. #T2#
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siegel controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siegel can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tonon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siegel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Siegel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siegel trying to control from the bottom.
Siegel is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tonon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Siegel prevents Tonon from moving into mount.
Tonon wants to control but Siegel is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Siegel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siegel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tonon trying to control the action but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Siegel is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siegel can't do much from the bottom here.
Siegel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Siegel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tonon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tonon lands in his opponent's guard.
Siegel keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Siegel is retaining full guard.
Siegel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tonon's guard. #REVR#
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siegel is aware though and is defending well.
Siegel is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonon has wrist control.#T1#
Siegel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Tonon looking for a guillotine here but Siegel defends easily.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Siegel from controlling successfully.
Siegel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siegel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siegel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siegel preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Siegel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siegel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siegel throws a strike but Tonon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tonon prevents Siegel from getting back to his feet.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Siegel trying to control the position.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Tonon is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Siegel is defending the position.
Tonon stops Siegel from getting back to his feet.
Tonon trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Siegel.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Siegel has one foot on Tonon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Benjamin Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Siegel misses its intended target.
Tonon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Siegel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Siegel pushes Tonon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gary Tonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siegel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Siegel.
I think Tonon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AFC #21
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Manuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Manuel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manuel continues to drive forward.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Tonon has Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Manuel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manuel 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.#T1#
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Tonon slips under a jab from Manuel.
Tonon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Peter Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Tonon slips under a jab.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
Manuel jabs Tonon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Tonon shoots in.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Tonon takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tonon rushes Manuel and presses him up against the cage.
Tonon jumps guard but Manuel stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Manuel breaks from the clinch.
Manuel lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand. #TD#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Manuel is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard. #T3#
Tonon is really struggling to control Manuel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tonon is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon wants to advance to full mount but Manuel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tonon pushing down on Manuel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tonon is just content to waste time from the top position. Manuel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tonon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuel keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon wants to clinch but Manuel slips to the side
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Tonon takes the fight into the clinch.
Manuel lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick.
Manuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Tonon shoots in.
Tonon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Tonon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonon tries to avoid it.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonon tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Manuel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manuel scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuel.
#TD#
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tonon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuel's head.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Manuel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tonon trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Tonon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manuel is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tonon tries to control but Manuel wriggling away.
Manuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonon has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Manuel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Manuel is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon landing shots from mount.
Manuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manuel can't escape the position.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Manuel blocking the ground and pound.
Tonon trying to control but Manuel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Manuel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Tonon looking to score a takedown here. Manuel is defending well but Tonon drives through and ends up in Manuel's guard.#SUB2#
Manuel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonon stacks Manuel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tonon!
Manuel being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to control the position but Manuel is working away. #T1#
Tonon working the ground and pound.
Manuel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonon dominates the positioning.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manuel keeps working.
Manuel is trying to improve his position.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manuel struggling a bit here.#T3##SU#
Tonon decides to stand back up. Tonon steps back and let's Manuel get back to his feet.
Manuel connects with a body shot.#TD#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonon lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Manuel trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Peter Manuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manuel is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Manuel is defending well.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Manuel actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Tonon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manuel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Manuel!
A victorious Peter Manuel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Hao tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Tonon gets a clinch. #BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonon wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tonon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Tonon jumps guard and drags Hao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hao wanted to stand there but Tonon had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hao defends well.
Tonon has a closed guard, preventing Hao from standing up. #T1#
Tonon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hao passes Tonon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tonon actively working from the bottom here.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonon is just riding it out for now. Hao eventually gives up the hold.
Hao wants to stand up but Tonon has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hao throws a push kick but Tonon slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Hao catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonon controls his hands.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Hao won't allow it.
#BC#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hao.
Tonon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hao.
#BC#
Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hao throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Hao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
Hao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.
Tonon lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Tonon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonon scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Hao.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hao.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Hao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonon has his takedown stuffed
and Hao counters with a straight right hand.
Hao dips to his left and cracks Tonon with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon shoots in but Hao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hao jabs Tonon right on the nose. Tonon blinks but takes it well.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hao as he avoids it easily.
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Hao.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hao is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Hao circles away and we're back to standing.
Hao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon walks into a left hand.
Tonon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hao. Hao obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonon closes the distance but Hao moves to the side
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao throws out a powerful jab.
Hao scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonon looks to clinch
letting Hao counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.#TD2#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tonon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hao tries to lock up and control but Tonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hao is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon trying to control but Hao is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonon unloading with bombs!
Hao tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Tonon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hao is on top in guard.
Hao wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Hao wants to get up but he can't break Tonon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Hao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Hao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon trying to control the position.
Hao wanted to stand there but Tonon had control of the position.
Hao trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hao pushes down on Tonon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hao tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tonon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Hao gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hao.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hao paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Hao holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hao manages to break the clinch.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tonon feints and as Hao raises his hands in defense, Tonon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tonon stops Hao from standing up.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon pushes down on Hao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hao trying to control here.
Tonon passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tonon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tonon is pressing down on Hao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hao is holding on for now.
Tonon passes into side control, despite Hao's attempt to control the position.
Tonon trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom.
Hao parries the strikes from Tonon easily there. Tonon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hao to escape.
#T4#
Hao seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonon dominates the positioning.
Tonon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hao!
Hao working to try and regain half guard.
Hao wants to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Tonon lands a big shot there that rocks Hao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon dominating with strikes here.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Hao is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Tonon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hao throws a one two combo.
Tonon misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch.
Tonon dodges the punch combination from Hao.
Tonon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hao.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Hao sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Tonon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Hao scores with a hook.#T1#
Tonon tries to clinch up
and Hao counters with a series of strikes. Tonon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hao misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Hao.#CL2#
Tonon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Hao. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
A jab lands there for Hao.
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!
Tonon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Hao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hao sizes up Tonon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hao.
Hao clobbers Tonon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hao looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely.
Hao lands with a nice combination. Tonon backs away looking to recover.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Hao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good work by Tonon as he checks the leg kick.
Hao keeps the fight on the outside.
Hao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hao wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Hao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Hao circles away and keeps his distance.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hao is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Hao circles away and we're back to standing.
Hao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hao wants it to stay on the feet.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao throws a head kick but Tonon moves out of range.
Hao misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely.
Hao lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonon's head.#CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Hao gets through Tonon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao.#BC#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Tonon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hao lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
Hao lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
#T4#
Tonon is looking to clinch.
Tonon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hao sizes up Tonon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao lands the left hand.
Hao slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lu Hao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao connects with a single shot there.
Hao scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hao defends it well.#CL2#
Tonon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch.
Hao throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao had his way with Gary Tonon in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hao counters with a leg kick.
Hao throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Hao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao throws a head kick that Tonon semi-blocks.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
Tonon slips a straight right by Hao.#CL2#
Tonon pushes Hao up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries to land knees in the clinch but Hao avoids the damage to the body.
Hao misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hao lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonon off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon tries to clinch but Hao moves out of range.
Tonon shoots in but Hao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Hao finds it's way through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hao.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hao's waist but Hao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tonon scrambles back to his feet.
Hao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hao scores with a jab. Tonon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao misses with a looping left.
Hao lands an overhand right.#T2#
Hao tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hao lands with a straight right. Tonon didn't see that one coming.
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hao cracks a nice hook into Tonon's ribs.
Hao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hao tries to sprawl out of it but Tonon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hao.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Tonon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hao misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonon.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Hao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.#CL2#
Tonon has managed to clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Tonon has clasped his hands together around Hao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tonon trying to control the position but Hao is working away.
Hao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hao is trying to get back to half guard.
Tonon trying to control the position but Hao is working away.
Hao wants to control but Tonon postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
A very excited looking Lu Hao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 376: Afterglow
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tonon forces Clavette back against the cage and clinches.
Clavette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Tonon pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Clavette controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tonon is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette throws a big elbow that misses.
Clavette is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonon has wrist control.#T1#
Clavette stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Tonon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clavette's guard. #REVB#
Tonon trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Clavette can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clavette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon trying to control the action but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Clavette won't allow it. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clavette won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon controlling the action here.#SUB#
Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Clavette is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Clavette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Clavette is looking to counter punch.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clavette.
Clavette swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.
Tonon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon fails with the takedown.
Clavette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clavette lands an overhand right.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Clavette counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tonon!
Tonon tries to buck Clavette off but Clavette is having none of it.#SUB#
Clavette goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tonon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Clavette's guard! Nice work there by Tonon! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon pushing down on Clavette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clavette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clavette's head.
Clavette works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tonon trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clavette wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Clavette is looking for a triangle but Tonon pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raoul Clavette will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clavette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Clavette misses. #CL2#
Tonon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Tonon jumps guard and drags Clavette to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Clavette drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tonon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clavette has Tonon in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Clavette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clavette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clavette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clavette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonon's best efforts.#SUB#
Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon is keen to just control but Clavette is a slippery customer.
Tonon looks to land a strike but Clavette avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Clavette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clavette is keeping the position for now.
Tonon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon cracks Clavette with a solid left hand.
Tonon trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clavette prevents Tonon from moving into mount. #T3#
Tonon trying to control the position but Clavette is working away.
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee asks Tonon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tonon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tonon cracks Clavette with a big right hand but Clavette just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clavette is trying to control Tonon's posture but Tonon avoids it.
Tonon trying to control the action but Clavette is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clavette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tonon prevents Clavette from improving his position.
Tonon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clavette is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon fails with the takedown.
Tonon tries to bum rush Clavette with a series of wild strikes but Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clavette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonon dives in and grabs Clavette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clavette pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.#TD#
Clavette closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tonon did well to prevent Clavette getting side control.
Clavette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clavette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clavette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clavette is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonon trying to control here.
#T1#
Clavette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tonon is doing well to control the position and prevent Clavette from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Clavette maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tonon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Clavette has cracked it and Tonon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Clavette!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raoul Clavette!
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Event:
OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Tonon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Intruder is avoiding it.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Intruder tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Intruder to the ground. Intruder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Intruder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Tonon forces Intruder back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Intruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonon.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon is working for takedown but Intruder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Intruder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bed Intruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Intruder is leaning against Tonon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Intruder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Intruder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tonon jumps guard but Intruder stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Intruder pushes Tonon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonon looks winded!#T1#
Tonon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon jumps guard but Intruder stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Tonon.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Tonon controls the action.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Intruder has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tonon drags the fight down to the ground.
Intruder works over Tonon with some ground and pound from guard.
Intruder throwing strikes but missing.
Intruder controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Intruder'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tonon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Intruder swivels and escapes.
Intruder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into Intruder's guard.
Intruder being controlled here, momentarily.
Tonon is fighting to break Intruder's control of his arms but Intruder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonon throwing strikes from guard but Intruder blocks nicely.
Intruder pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Further stalling from Intruder.
Intruder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Intruder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder is just content to waste time from the top position. Tonon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder 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#
Intruder lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonon will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Tonon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Intruder was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Intruder trying to control the position here.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon preventing the sweep.
Intruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Intruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Intruder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Intruder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Intruder trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Intruder content to stall in guard here.
Tonon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intruder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Intruder looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tonon trying to control but Intruder is working from the bottom.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Intruder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Intruder slips a nice elbow through Tonon's hands, connecting with Tonon's forehead.
Tonon is not content to let Intruder control the position.
Intruder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Intruder drops an elbow to the side of Tonon's head.
Intruder content to control rather than advance.
Tonon has hold of Intruder's hands but Intruder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Intruder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Intruder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon is not content to let Intruder control the position.
Nice strikes from Intruder there.
Intruder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Intruder.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Intruder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Intruder stuns Tonon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Intruder catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonon avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Intruder misses the shot to the body.
Intruder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Intruder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonon's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Intruder as Tonon shoots in.
Tonon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tonon is looking to clinch.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Intruder swivels and escapes.
Bed Intruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Intruder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt - Intruder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Intruder punishes Tonon's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Intruder lands with a right hand.
Intruder lands an overhand right.
Tonon walks into a straight right hand from Intruder.#TD2#
Tonon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Intruder can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonon wants to control but Intruder is keeping him busy.
Intruder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonon's best efforts.
Intruder is looking to improve his position.
Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Intruder is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonon from advancing position.
Bed Intruder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Intruder is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
Intruder trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to advance position but Intruder counters by regaining guard.
Intruder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonon preventing the sweep. #T3#
Intruder is pulling down on Tonon's head to control his posture.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Intruder defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Intruder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tonon or perhaps it was just good defense by Intruder, which made it look bad.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Intruder works Tonon's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Intruder pushes him off.
It looked like Intruder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Intruder catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Intruder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Intruder thuds his right hand into Tonon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
Intruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Intruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Intruder gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Intruder scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
Intruder connects with a crisp jab.
Intruder cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Intruder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Intruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Intruder connects with the punch.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Intruder shows good takedown defense.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Intruder.
Intruder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Intruder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
A relieved looking Bed Intruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC 368: Pera vs Hawk
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Karjalainen scores with a leg kick.
Tonon throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Tonon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karjalainen.#CL#
Tonon clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Tonon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karjalainen can't fight it off and eventually Tonon manages to take the fight to the floor. Karjalainen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tonon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Karjalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Tonon connects with a couple of short punches.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Karjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen pulls Tonon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Tonon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karjalainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tonon, into his guard. #REVB#
Karjalainen controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #T3#
Karjalainen preventing the sweep.
Karjalainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karjalainen missing with a left hand there. Tonon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon has his takedown stuffed
and Karjalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
Tonon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Karjalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Tonon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Karjalainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karjalainen as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Karjalainen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tonon did well to prevent Karjalainen getting side control.#ES#
Tonon pushes Karjalainen off and gets back to his feet.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tonon's calf.
Tonon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karjalainen swivels and escapes.
Tonon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Karjalainen. #T1##TD#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Karjalainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karjalainen trying to control the position here.
Karjalainen keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass. #T2#
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Karjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karjalainen pulls Tonon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Karjalainen wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
#T3#
Tonon trying to control from Karjalainen's half guard. Karjalainen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Karjalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karjalainen, not yet.
Karjalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Karjalainen wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him.
Karjalainen controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karjalainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tonon swivels and escapes.#T4#
A jab from Karjalainen finds it's way through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karjalainen.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen defends it nicely.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. Tonon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
Tonon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen feints and then cracks Tonon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonon down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up with Karjalainen, looking for a takedown. Tonon pushes Karjalainen against the cage but Karjalainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karjalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Karjalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Karjalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Karjalainen won't allow it.
Tonon takes a shot to the head.
Karjalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karjalainen lands an elbow that stopped Tonon in his tracks for a moment.
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen lands a knee to the body.
Tonon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karjalainen after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karjalainen walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tonon drops his hands momentarily and Karjalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karjalainen lands with an overhand left.
Tonon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Karjalainen has closed the distance and engaged Tonon in a clinch.
Karjalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Karjalainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Karjalainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karjalainen crunches a lovely knee into Tonon's ribcage.
Karjalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karjalainen to keep the fight standing.
Tonon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karjalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karjalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Tonon gets control of Karjalainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tonon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karjalainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Tonon wants to stand but Karjalainen is controlling the position.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karjalainen stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karjalainen. That's going to slow Tonon down.
Karjalainen throws a shot to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice strike.
Tonon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tonon is defended easily by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karjalainen, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karjalainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
A very excited looking Teemu Karjalainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 364: Intruder vs Teemu
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
Tonon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tonon thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Camacho is defending the position.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Camacho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon drops an elbow to the side of Camacho's head. #SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura but Camacho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonon to get the leverage.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Camacho is defending the position.
Tonon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camacho reverses the position - he's now on top in Tonon's guard.
Camacho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camacho postures up.
Camacho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tonon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Tonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Camacho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camacho as he avoids it easily.
Camacho dives in for a single leg takedown but Tonon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
As Camacho looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Camacho just gets out of the way.
Tonon shoots in and drives through. Camacho sprawls well.
Camacho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonon with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up with Camacho, looking for a takedown. Tonon pushes Camacho against the cage but Camacho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Camacho punishes Tonon's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Camacho circles away easily
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camacho defends it nicely.
Camacho scores with a nice strike.
Tonon moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camacho jabs at Tonon's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Camacho gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch.
Camacho misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tonon drags the fight down to the ground.
Camacho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Camacho connects with a body shot that sends Tonon's belly button to the back.
Camacho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Tonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Camacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonon rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch but Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camacho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Camacho throws a series of strikes that have Tonon backpedaling.
Camacho misses with a two punch combination.
Camacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Camacho back into the cage.
Camacho gets underhooks to prevent Tonon's takedown attempt.
Tonon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camacho to keep the fight standing.
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho lands a nice uppercut.
Tonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Camacho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A short right from Camacho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camacho walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Camacho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Camacho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tonon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camacho content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Let's hope that Camacho 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.
Camacho wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camacho performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camacho tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hector Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Tonon sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho cracks Tonon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonon shoots in but Camacho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Camacho lands a nice hook to Tonon's body. Tonon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Camacho throws a shot to the body.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Camacho tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camacho throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Camacho looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Camacho just gets out of the way.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Camacho.
Hector Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon ducks right into an uppercut from Camacho.
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Camacho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Camacho lands with a good body shot.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Camacho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon throws a big counter combination but Camacho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camacho slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Camacho stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Camacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
Camacho stuffs the takedown.
Camacho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonon momentarily.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Good standup being displayed there by Camacho as he connects with a hook.
Camacho cracks Tonon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Camacho connects with a nice looking jab.
Camacho lands a jab to the nose.
Camacho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Tonon avoids them all with ease.
Tonon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camacho finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonon's head.
Tonon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tonon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Tonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Camacho stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hector Camacho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Camacho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Tonon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Tonon is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Tonon moves into range and clinches up with Camacho.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camacho to keep the fight standing.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camacho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Camacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camacho 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Camacho!
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Event:
OFC 361: Gray vs Slater
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Karjalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Tonon moves into range and clinches up with Karjalainen.
Tonon lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Karjalainen back against the cage.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tonon drags the fight down to the ground.
Karjalainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karjalainen is continuing to stall.#T1#
Let's hope that Karjalainen 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.
Tonon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karjalainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonon blocks an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it.
Karjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Karjalainen back against the cage. #T3#
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karjalainen to keep the fight standing.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Tonon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karjalainen controls the pace.
Karjalainen wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Karjalainen is looking to advance position but Tonon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tonon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karjalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Tonon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Karjalainen does no damage.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Karjalainen is quick to defend against it.
Karjalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Karjalainen sprawls well.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen misses with a double jab.
Tonon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonon. That did some damage!#CL#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Tonon has picked Karjalainen up - he's going for a ride! Tonon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon is keen to just control but Karjalainen is a slippery customer.#T1#
Karjalainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonon from advancing position.
Tonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tonon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karjalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Karjalainen can't escape the position.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Karjalainen is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Karjalainen tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Tonon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tonon throwing strikes but Karjalainen bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karjalainen controls the pace.
Karjalainen advances position into side control!#T3#
Tonon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karjalainen's best efforts.
Tonon wants to get back to full guard but Karjalainen has passed into side control.
Karjalainen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karjalainen wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karjalainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tonon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tonon has managed to clinch.
Tonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karjalainen is defending well.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karjalainen thows a leg kick but Tonon checks it
and Tonon counters with a one-two to the body.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Karjalainen pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Tonon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonon attempts a counter takedown but Karjalainen avoids it well and moves away.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##TD#
Tonon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karjalainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Karjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karjalainen controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karjalainen is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Karjalainen pulls Tonon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.
Karjalainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Tonon wants to clinch.#T3#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen shows good takedown defense.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karjalainen, right into the meat.
Karjalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Tonon's legs.
Tonon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karjalainen sprawls well. Karjalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Karjalainen pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karjalainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
A victorious Teemu Karjalainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 358: Scorpion
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camacho.
Hector Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
I was talking to Camacho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Tonon's ribcage. Tonon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonon has Camacho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camacho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon jumps guard but Camacho stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Camacho holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
Hector Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Camacho cracks Tonon with a nice body shot.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon goes for a takedown attempt but Camacho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Camacho gets the takedown into side control.
Camacho trying to control the position but Tonon is working away. #T1#
Tonon is looking to reverse the position.
Tonon dodges the ground and pound from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tonon tries to buck Camacho off but Camacho is having none of it.
Camacho lands an elbow.
Camacho wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Camacho working away.#T2#
Camacho remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Camacho is trying to ground and pound but Tonon uses the momentary lack of control by Camacho to regain half guard. #T3#
Tonon wants to improve his position but Camacho is controlling well.
Camacho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonon is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camacho misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tonon throwing strikes but missing.
Camacho has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage.
Tonon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho trying to control the position here.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho 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#
Tonon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Tonon rushes Camacho and presses him up against the cage.
Tonon jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho stalling against the cage.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camacho lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Tonon jumps into guard, dragging Camacho to the mat.
Camacho is in close to Tonon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camacho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tonon for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Camacho wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camacho controls the pace.
Hector Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tonon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Camacho has passed into half guard!
Camacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tonon's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Camacho lying in Tonon's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tonon decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Camacho taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Tonon!
After the big win, Gary Tonon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Hector Camacho stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.
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Event:
OFC 355: Jones vs Puno
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Intruder misses with a low kick.
Tonon is looking to counter punch.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
Tonon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Intruder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Intruder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tonon or perhaps it was just good defense by Intruder, which made it look bad.
Tonon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Intruder wants it to stay on the feet.
Intruder feints a counter leg kick.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Intruder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Tonon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Intruder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonon is in Intruder's guard.
Intruder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intruder keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Intruder managing to control the position. #T2#
Intruder wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tonon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Intruder! But no joy.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Intruder counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3##TD#
Tonon jumps guard and drags Intruder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Intruder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Intruder 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.
#T4#
Intruder wants to take a breather but Tonon is having none of it.
Intruder controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Intruder is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.
Intruder 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.
You can see the frustration on Intruder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Intruder struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tonon lands strikes from half guard.
Tonon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Intruder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tonon.
Intruder trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Intruder defends it.
Tonon wants to control but Intruder is keeping him busy.
Intruder wants to get back to full guard.
Intruder is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Intruder recovers full guard.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Intruder keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Intruder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Intruder's attempts to control the action.
Intruder controlling from mount.
Intruder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tonon is looking to escape. #T3#
Intruder content just to control the position here.
Intruder looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Intruder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Intruder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tonon is looking to escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Intruder content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tonon is looking to escape.
Intruder controlling from the full mount.
Intruder looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Intruder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tonon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Tonon is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Tonon gets a double leg takedown into Intruder's guard.
Intruder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Intruder keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Intruder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intruder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Intruder.
Intruder trying to control the position here. #T1#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tonon 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Intruder dips to his left and cracks Tonon with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tonon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Intruder.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder misses with a left hand
and Tonon counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Intruder 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.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Intruder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Intruder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tonon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Intruder trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Intruder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Intruder trying to control the position here.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Intruder defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Intruder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot by Intruder.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Intruder gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Intruder. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Tonon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Intruder on the side of the head. #TD#
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Intruder's half guard.
Tonon thows a huge punch but Intruder dodges it nicely.
Tonon content to control rather than advance.
Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intruder tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tonon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Tonon leaves Intruder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Tonon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder throws a hook but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Intruder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Intruder! But no joy.#TD#
Tonon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Intruder to the mat! Intruder manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Intruder pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Intruder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon is pushing down on Intruder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Intruder is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon wants to stand but Intruder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Intruder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Intruder pulls Tonon in to control the position.
Tonon works over Intruder with some ground and pound from guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
Intruder is controlling Tonon's posture.
Tonon throwing strikes but missing.
Intruder pulls Tonon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonon from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Intruder stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
A quick step to the side and Tonon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Intruder misses with an uppercut
and Tonon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Tonon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Intruder is trying to defend but Tonon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Intruder wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Tonon not doing much here.
Tonon is keen to just control but Intruder is a slippery customer.
Tonon works his way into side control.
Tonon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Intruder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Intruder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon had his way with Bed Intruder in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tonon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Intruder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Intruder wants it to stay on the feet.
Tonon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Intruder defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Intruder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Intruder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder misses with a straight right.
Tonon appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Intruder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Intruder controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
Tonon being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Tonon trying to control but Intruder is working from the bottom.
Tonon throws a big elbow that misses.
Tonon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Intruder is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Intruder keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Intruder throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Intruder looks for a takedown but Tonon sprawls well.
It looked like Tonon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Intruder.
Intruder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Intruder gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Intruder's waist but Intruder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Intruder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.#T3#
Tonon tries to clinch up but Intruder circles away and keeps his distance.
Intruder scores with a nice strike.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Intruder counter with a right hand.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Intruder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Intruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Intruder misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Tonon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Intruder is looking to reverse the position.
Intruder is trying to control Tonon's posture but Tonon avoids it.
Intruder is not content to let Tonon control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Intruder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder is the new lightweight champion!
Bed Intruder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the body
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Tonon pushes Tree Knee Dad up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon has Tree Knee Dad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tonon misses with the head strike.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Tonon breaks the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Tonon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tree Knee Dad's half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tree Knee Dad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad's coaches at MMA Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad defending well.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Tonon 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.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tonon is taking a breather. Tree Knee Dad 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.
Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tonon trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad has a hand on Tonon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tonon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Tonon.
Tonon lands a big shot there that rocks Tree Knee Dad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tree Knee Dad tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon wants to control but Tree Knee Dad has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tonon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tree Knee Dad keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tonon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tonon throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Tonon slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonon! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tonon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Tonon throws a counter combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonon misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonon avoids the damage to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tonon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tonon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well.
Tree Knee Dad lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tree Knee Dad swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Tonon's shoulder, as Tonon tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonon blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Tonon feints and as Tree Knee Dad raises his hands in defense, Tonon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo.
Tonon moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
As Tree Knee Dad backs off Tonon throws a huge counter combo but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it all.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonon throws a counter combo.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tonon throws a right hand that Tree Knee Dad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree Knee Dad also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonon! But no joy.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tonon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tree Knee Dad's guard.#T2#
Tonon pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonon lands a nice short elbow.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Tree Knee Dad is defending the position. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to get back to full guard but Tonon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree Knee Dad is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad taking shots to the head.
Tree Knee Dad taking shots to the head.
Tonon with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Tree Knee Dad is rocked!
Tonon unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tree Knee Dad wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tonon celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon is the new lightweight champion!
Gary Tonon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Venum Tree Knee Dad spoke after the fight, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.
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Event:
OFC 350: Camacho vs Venum
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bestarsson circles away.
It seemed like Bestarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tonon showed some decent athleticism there.
Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Tonon connects with a nice short shot to Bestarsson's temple.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bestarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bestarsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Bestarsson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Bestarsson defends it. #T1#
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working.
Bestarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon passes to side control.
Bestarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bestarsson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bestarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon wants to control but Bestarsson is keeping him busy.
Bestarsson is looking to control Tonon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bestarsson avoid being mounted?
Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bestarsson wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Tonon throwing shots but Bestarsson is blocking nicely.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bestarsson leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Bestarsson is having none of it.
Bestarsson tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon 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.
Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Bestarsson is having none of it. #T4#
Bestarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bestarsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Ground and pound from Tonon.
Tonon is trying to control. Bestarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall.
Tonon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Bestarsson is defending well.
Bestarsson wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tonon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bestarsson regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Bestarsson is defending the position.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bestarsson can do to turn this around?
Bestarsson is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bestarsson is controlling Tonon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bestarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bestarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonon.
Bestarsson is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tonon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bestarsson is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonon is thwarting Bestarsson's attempts to control the position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Bestarsson is defending well.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bestarsson won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Bestarsson is looking to control Tonon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bestarsson avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bestarsson won't allow Tonon to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bestarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon fails with the takedown.#T3#
Tonon tries for a takedown but Bestarsson circles away easily
and Bestarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bestarsson scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bestarsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tonon trying to control but Bestarsson is working from the bottom.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Bestarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bestarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bestarsson parries the strikes from Tonon easily there. Tonon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bestarsson to escape.
Tonon trying to control the action but Bestarsson is working from the bottom.
Bestarsson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bestarsson stops Tonon from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bestarsson's waist but Bestarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.#TD#
Tonon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bestarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonon finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Bestarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tonon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Bestarsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bestarsson stuffs the takedown.
Bestarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Tonon pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tonon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bestarsson to the ground. Tonon is now in Bestarsson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bestarsson has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage.
Tonon advances to half guard. #T1#
Tonon working over Bestarsson with some ground and pound. Bestarsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bestarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonon preventing the sweep.
Bestarsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bestarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonon.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Bestarsson keeps moving.
Viktor Bestarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bestarsson keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Bestarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bestarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonon has wrist control.
Bestarsson advances position into side control!#T3#
Bestarsson wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Tonon tries to bench press Bestarsson off him but Bestarsson keeps the position.
Bestarsson wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bestarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bestarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bestarsson counters with a series of strikes. Tonon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tonon fails with the takedown.
Bestarsson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gary Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon has his takedown stuffed
and Bestarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Bestarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Ibu pushes him off.
Tonon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibu is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Well, if Tonon 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.
Ibu tries to kick Tonon off but Tonon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tonon is looking to pass Ibu's guard but actually Ibu recovers to full guard.
Ibu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ibu wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ibu is keeping the position.
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Ibu has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Tonon 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.
Ibu controlling from the top position.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibu 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonon is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Tonon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tonon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ibu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Ibu wriggles free and stands up.
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Ibu thows a body kick. Tonon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tonon is defended easily by Ibu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibu counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Tonon shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonon.
Tonon cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Ibu is avoiding it.
#TD#
Tonon shoots in and bounces Ibu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu wants to stand and escape but Tonon is having none of it.
Ibu has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage. #T1#
Tonon stops Ibu from standing up.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Ibu pushes Tonon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.#TD#
Tonon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ibu is trying to defend but Tonon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ibu trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonon is pressing down on Ibu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibu is holding on for now. #T2##ES2#
Ibu pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Ibu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Ibu counters with a good, hard body kick but Tonon shrugs it off.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ibu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonon with a body shot.#T3#
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonon dives in and grabs Ibu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibu pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
Ibu digs a good hook to Tonon's body.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ibu catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Tonon is rocked!
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!
Ibu lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tonon head around and knocks him out cold! Ibu hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
A very excited looking Koh Ibu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 344: Palmer vs Jones
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Camacho lands with a straight right. Tonon didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Tonon has closed the distance and engaged Camacho in a clinch.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camacho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tonon is trying to drag Camacho to the mat but Camacho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camacho prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Camacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon digs a good hook to Camacho's body.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.#CL2#
Camacho rushes Tonon and presses him up against the cage.
Tonon goes for a takedown attempt but Camacho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Tonon dives in and scores a takedown into Camacho's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tonon stays in close to Camacho's body and controls the position.
Camacho 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.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.
Camacho managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Camacho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tonon uses it to pass to side control.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camacho keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camacho tries to buck Tonon off but Tonon is having none of it.#SU#
Tonon stands up and beckons Camacho to his feet.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camacho.
Camacho trying to control the position but Tonon is working away.
Tonon tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Camacho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tonon is letting Camacho control him for a moment.
Camacho wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Camacho stalls from top position.
Camacho misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon tries to buck Camacho off but Camacho is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camacho's best efforts.
Camacho prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Camacho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camacho tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camacho to the ground. Camacho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch but Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camacho tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camacho to the ground. Camacho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Camacho gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch.
Tonon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Camacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tonon clinches.
Camacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camacho tries to work over Tonon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camacho.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camacho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Camacho moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Tonon's ribcage. Tonon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camacho tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch.
Camacho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tonon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Camacho can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Tonon pulls Camacho into guard.
Tonon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camacho's guard. #REVR#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camacho trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon is trying to keep Camacho in close.
Camacho sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Camacho stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Camacho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Camacho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Camacho 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.
Camacho with a nice head shot there.
Tonon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Camacho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camacho's half guard.
Tonon prevents Camacho from improving his position.
Tonon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tonon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camacho defending well though.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Camacho is having none of it.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Camacho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Camacho instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tonon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tonon trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camacho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonon.
Camacho is trying to keep Tonon in close.
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonon.
Tonon content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camacho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tonon's head.
Camacho looks to land a body kick but Tonon moved away.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Camacho is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Tonon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Camacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Tonon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Camacho regains guard immediately.
Tonon is pushing down on Camacho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camacho is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Camacho has his hands clasped together around Tonon's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Camacho.
Tonon not doing much here.
Tonon thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Tonon thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Tonon prevents Camacho from improving his position.#T3#
Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonon's back!
Good control from Camacho.
Tonon tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Tonon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camacho is looking to control Tonon but Tonon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon is trying to remain composed but Camacho is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hector Camacho just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Camacho as Tonon shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Camacho connects with a body shot that sends Tonon's belly button to the back.
Tonon dives in and grabs Camacho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camacho pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Camacho misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonon.
Tonon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Camacho is avoiding it.
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Camacho moves into range and clinches up with Tonon.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camacho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camacho.
Camacho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Camacho is defending well.#BC2#
Camacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho lands a jab to Tonon's midsection.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camacho counters with a right hand to the body.
Camacho clobbers Tonon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hector Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Tonon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Tonon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camacho throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonon has time to react.
Camacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonon rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch but Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camacho misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camacho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Camacho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Camacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Tonon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tonon pushes down on Camacho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Camacho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon is really struggling to control Camacho but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camacho keeping control of the position.
Tonon is trying to control. Camacho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon moves nicely into side control.
Tonon throws a strike aimed at the side of Camacho's head but Camacho avoids it well.
Tonon tries to move to mount but Camacho blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon with the ground and pound but Camacho regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tonon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
Camacho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camacho thumps Tonon with a low kick.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Camacho counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Camacho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Tonon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Camacho to see if he's OK.
Camacho is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Camacho regains half guard.
Camacho is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Camacho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tonon. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Camacho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camacho is not content to let Tonon control the position.#T3#
Camacho tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camacho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Camacho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Camacho gets a clinch. #TD#
Tonon gets control of Camacho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tonon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hector Camacho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho 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.
Camacho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Camacho.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Camacho.
I've got Camacho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Camacho!
Hector Camacho is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
UGD 101:Man Vs Tonon
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonon counters with a one-two to the body.
A cross from Man lands.
Tonon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonon will feel that in the morning.
Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Tonon moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Tonon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tonon counters with a straight right hand.
Man stuns Tonon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man duly obliges. #TD2#
Tonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Tonon decides to stand back up.
Tonon slips under a jab from Man.
Tonon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man misses with a body punch
and Tonon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Fook Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.#T3#
Tonon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonon's head.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon unleashes a big counter combination but Man bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tonon throws a series of strikes that have Man backpedaling.
Tonon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Man has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tonon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man lands an uppercut.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Man manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Man misses with some punches.
Man working aggressively here.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fook Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Man lands the left hand.
Tonon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonon off the cage and back into range.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tonon moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man. #T1#
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Tonon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tonon.
#TD2#
Tonon successfully pulls guard.
Man is looking to pass into half guard but Tonon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tonon is in guard.#REVB#
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up.
Man keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Tonon preventing the sweep.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man seems keen to control Tonon's posture.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man regains half guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Tonon decides to stand and escape the position.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tonon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Tonon unleashes a big counter combination but Man bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonon counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Man misses.
Tonon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fook Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Tonon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonon! But no joy.
Tonon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fook Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonon counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Man's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Man trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
#T1#
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Man is pressing down on Tonon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is looking to pass into half guard but Man pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Man is in guard.#REVR#
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?#T2#
Man stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man trying to move into half guard but instead Tonon has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3#
Tonon pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Man is trying to control Tonon's posture. Tonon takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Man! Tonon is rotating here... this could be the end... Man is out! Tonon has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 340: Lafayette vs Chiku II
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
McKane lands a nice hook to Tonon's body. Tonon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Tonon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKane.
McKane throws a leg kick but Tonon moved away.
Tonon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Tonon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily.
McKane lands a front kick.
McKane slips a jab and a cross from Tonon.
McKane lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Tonon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McKane is trying to defend but Tonon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Tonon trying to control but McKane is having none of it.
McKane is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonon has a good base and remains in mount.
McKane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tonon with good strikes from the mount here!
Tonon wants to control the pace but McKane is squirming around nicely.
McKane tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
McKane working to try and regain half guard.
McKane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
McKane is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McKane looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but McKane is defending well.
Tonon tries to stand but can't do so whilst McKane controls his leg.
Tonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKane wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
McKane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKane.#T3#
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but McKane is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McKane is looking for a triangle but Tonon pushes his legs off easily.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that McKane has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McKane looking for a guillotine here but Tonon defends easily.
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKane moves away from the strike by Tonon.
Tonon is looking to clinch but McKane is avoiding it.
Tonon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonon lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tonon slips under a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tonon throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
And McKane tries to counter it with a takedown but Tonon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonon.
It looked like Tonon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
McKane misses with a left hand
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McKane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tonon is trying to defend but McKane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon wants to control but McKane is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
McKane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McKane seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McKane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McKane in particular looking to stall.
McKane is trying to control. Tonon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKane tries to pass to full mount but Tonon defends it.
McKane is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKane wants to take a breather but Tonon is having none of it.
McKane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
McKane seems to be working for a kimura but Tonon defends the submission attempt.
McKane stops Tonon from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McKane looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
McKane throws a leg kick but Tonon moved away.
McKane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonon misses with a straight left.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
McKane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tonon was covering up waiting for the punch and McKane finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Tonon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
McKane digs a right hand into Tonon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonon's gas tank.
Tonon tries to pull guard but McKane holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Tonon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Tonon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonon counters with a left and a right that stings McKane.
Tonon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKane. McKane obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
McKane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McKane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Tonon throws McKane to one side and escapes!
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 Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tonon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKane feints the counter takedown.
McKane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Tonon forces McKane back against the cage and clinches.
Tonon is pressed up against the cage. McKane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonon down to the mat. Tonon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McKane connects with a jab.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Tonon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonon throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
McKane scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKane works the jab nicely.#T1#
McKane misses with a low kick.
Tonon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonon scores with a hook to the body. McKane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
Tonon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McKane misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Tonon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ozzy McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonon moves away from the strike by McKane.
Tonon tries to clinch but McKane is having none of it.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Tonon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonon missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Good work by Tonon as he checks the leg kick.
McKane drops his hands momentarily and Tonon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane misses with a body kick.
Tonon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKane sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Tonon misses its intended target.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonon.
McKane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonon misses the target.
Tonon avoids the body shot from McKane.
Tonon avoids a kick to the body.
Tonon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane misses with a left hand
and Tonon counters with a straight that turns McKane's legs to rubber! Tonon pushes forward with more strikes and McKane goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon retains his lightweight title!
Gary Tonon 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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Event:
OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ribber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ribber working a defensive guard here.
Ribber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tonon's guard. #REVR#
Tonon 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.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonon's head.#T1#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tonon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Ribber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ribber won't allow Tonon to get back to his feet.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribber manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ribber is looking for a triangle but Tonon pushes his legs off easily.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Ribber is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up. #SUB#
Ribber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Tonon defends easily.
Tonon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribber's head.#T3#
Tonon preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribber wants to hit a switch here but Tonon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribber there!
Tonon lands a couple of good shots and Ribber has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Tonon looking for the choke but no joy.
Ribber is trying to break free.
#T4#
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon doesn't have the hooks in and Ribber manages to turn into his guard.
Tonon looking to control but Ribber passes into half guard.
Ribber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber is stalling here. Tonon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ribber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tonon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonon momentarily.
Tonon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick from Ribber.
#T1#
Ribber catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Ribber catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.
Ribber lands a jab to the head.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Ribber scores with a jab.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Ribber tries to clinch there but Tonon circles away.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Tonon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon cracks Ribber with a solid left hand.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet. #T2#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribber is retaining full guard.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ribber working for a triangle but Tonon defends it easily.
Ribber keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tonon working for a triangle but Ribber defends it easily.
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribber content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ribber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ribber circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ribber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Ribber is predictable there
and Tonon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon tries to bum rush Ribber with a series of wild strikes but Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Tonon sees coming a mile off.
Ribber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon blocks a head kick by Ribber.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Ribber misses with a hook
and Tonon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribber with a hook.
Tonon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber has his takedown stuffed
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Tonon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Tonon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ribber pulls Tonon in to control the position.
Ribber controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
Tonon working some strikes from top position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Ribber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Tonon is working Ribber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Ribber tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Ribber is trying to control but Tonon manages to pass to mount!
Tonon prevents Ribber from getting the reversal.
Ribber tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.#T4#
Tonon wants to control the pace but Ribber is squirming around nicely.
Ribber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ribber wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Ribber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribber trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Ribber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gary Tonon just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
The crowd cheers as Ribber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonon doesn't seem phased though.
Tonon throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tonon blocks a jab.
Tonon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Ribber clinches up with Tonon and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribber swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Ribber working aggressively here.
Tonon has Ribber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grin Ribber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribber pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Ribber tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tonon throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribber keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Ribber has Tonon pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon 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.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Tonon lands a couple of digs.
Tonon trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Tonon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribber's head.
Ribber wants to improve his position but instead Tonon has moved into half guard.
Tonon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribber's thigh. Ribber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ribber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Tonon distracts Ribber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tonon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Tonon defends easily.
Tonon trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonon scoring with some ground and pound.
Tonon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Ribber is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Ribber looking to control but Tonon passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Tonon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left lands for Ribber.
Ribber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Ribber. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribber tries to sprawl out of it but Tonon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
#T1#
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonon's head.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
A little jabbing left from Tonon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber tries to work over Tonon's front leg with a kick but Tonon checks it.
Ribber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber throws a hook but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ribber blocks it well.
Ribber is looking to clinch.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Ribber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribber.#TD2#
Tonon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Tonon chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Tonon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribber has wrist control.#T3#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribber trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Ribber has his foot on Tonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon lands a couple of digs.
Tonon controlling from the top position.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Ribber.
Tonon trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Tonon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Ribber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonon unleashes a big counter combination but Ribber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gary Tonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tonon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Gary Tonon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Minor scores with a jab to the body.
Minor misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Minor is defending the position.
Minor tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Minor is positioning himself well to prevent Tonon advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Tonon is working for a kimura but Minor is defending it quite comfortably.
Minor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to advance position but Minor counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon avoids the body shot from Minor.
Tonon misses with a few strikes there.
Minor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonon.
We've been hearing reports that Minor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minor is looking to chop away at Tonon's legs.
Tonon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonon avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minor throws a leg kick but Tonon moved away.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minor defends it well.
Minor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tonon sprawls well. Tonon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minor gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Minor. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Tonon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minor circles away quickly and effectively.
Minor is looking to counter the offense by Tonon and move into the clinch.
Minor throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown. Minor fights it but they end up in guard.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minor is keeping the position for now.
Minor trying to control the position.
Minor looking for a sweep. Not yet Minor, not yet. #T4#
Tonon lands a couple of elbows.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Minor is retaining full guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minor trying to control the position.
Tonon throwing strikes from guard but Minor blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Minor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Tonon's head but Tonon avoids it well.
Tonon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Minor cracks Tonon with a big right hand but Tonon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tonon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Minor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Minor is trying to control. Tonon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Minor stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tonon throws up his legs and catches Minor in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Minor tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tonon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Tonon!
After the fight, Gary Tonon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
OFC 326: Flashpoint
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonon.
Del Bosque scores with a jab.
Tonon feints with a jab and clips Del Bosque right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Del Bosque is sent crashing into the canvas and Tonon leaps in for the kill! Del Bosque tries to get to his feet but Tonon is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Del Bosque is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLIV
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Redfield misses with a right hand
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Redfield has been cut.
Tonon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Redfield looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Redfield just gets out of the way.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redfield scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Tonon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTonon.
Redfield throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redfield can pounce on him.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Redfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Redfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonon on the side of the head.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
Redfield scores with a nice head shot.
Peter Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield tries to score with a low kick but Tonon moves his leg out of the way.
Redfield lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Redfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonon doesn't seem phased though.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonon.
Tonon moves forwards but Redfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redfield tries to move into range but Tonon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at True North Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfield.
Redfield throws a hook but Tonon avoids it easily.
It looked like Tonon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Redfield scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonon.
Tonon attempts a counter takedown but Redfield avoids it well and moves away.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redfield throws a hook but Tonon blocks it.
Redfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Redfield tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redfield.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonon misses its target.
Redfield misses with a body shot
and Tonon counters with a three punch combo that has Redfield backing up. Redfield nods at Tonon to acknowledge the strikes.
Redfield is looking to slow Tonon down with leg kicks.
Redfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonon staying out of range there.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redfield is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Redfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redfield circles away.
Tonon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.#T4#
Redfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
As Redfield looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Redfield just gets out of the way.
Redfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Redfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redfield swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redfield won't be happy with that.
Redfield wants to get back to his feet but Tonon drags him back down.
Tonon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Tonon.#SUB#
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Redfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Redfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon slips a jab from Redfield.
Redfield throws a hook but Tonon avoids it easily.
As Redfield looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Redfield just gets out of the way.#TD#
Tonon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Redfield wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Redfield has managed to sweep!#REVB#
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.
Tonon managing to control the position.
Tonon trying to control the position.
#T1#
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tonon controlling the position.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Redfield is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Redfield pushes his legs off easily.
Redfield wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #SU2#
Redfield stands and steps away. Tonon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peter Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Redfield looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Redfield throws a wild body kick that Tonon sees coming a mile off.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Redfield is quick to defend against it.
Redfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfield connects with a jab.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
Redfield takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
Redfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redfield throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Redfield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTonon.
Tonon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfield.#T3#
Redfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Redfield enables Tonon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Redfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tonon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tonon, into his guard. #REVB#
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Tonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tonon pulls Redfield in close to prevent any damage.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Redfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Redfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfield.
Redfield throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Redfield lands a right hook to the body.
Tonon avoids the body shot from Redfield.
Redfield throws a right hand that misses
and Tonon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redfield scores with a jab to the head.
Redfield loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Tonon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Redfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Redfield swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Tonon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redfield to the mat! Redfield manages to get full guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving. #T2#
Tonon throws an elbow that misses. Redfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tonon's guard. Nice move by Redfield!#REVB#
Tonon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redfield is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redfield is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Tonon is trying to keep Redfield in close.
Redfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Tonon looking to control.
Redfield preventing the sweep.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon pulls Redfield in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tonon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Redfield has his hands clasped together but Tonon extends and breaks Redfield's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tonon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
OFC 312: Leningrad
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Barathian. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Tonon throws a lazy uppercut
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barathian.
Barathian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonon's head.
Tonon dives in and grabs Barathian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barathian pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
Barathian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barathian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian lands an overhand right.
Barathian works Tonon's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barathian, right into the meat.
Barathian misses with a body punch
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barathian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barathian misses with a right hand
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Tonon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.#T2#
Barathian throws a head kick but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon unleashes a big counter combination but Barathian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barathian connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Barathian.
Barathian thumps Tonon with a low kick.
Tonon gets in close and tags Barathian with a short punch that almost sends Barathian to the mat! Oh Barathian is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tonon, trying to create some distance but Tonon rushes him, striking wildly and Barathian goes down! The referee tackles Tonon into the cage to end the fight! Tonon is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
A less than humble Gary Tonon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
OFC 311: Jah vs Hensen
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rawlings misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Rawlings gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rawlings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Tonon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlings working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rawlings scoring with punches from side control.
Tonon is trying to improve his position.
Tonon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rawlings wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Rawlings cracks Tonon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tonon regains half guard.#T1#
Rawlings slows the pace down in half guard.
Tonon is trying to maintain the position but Rawlings is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rawlings thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Rawlings thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Tonon is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonon trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rawlings trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon trying to hold on to Rawlings's head to control him but Rawlings postures up.
Tonon tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
Rawlings wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Rawlings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawlings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonon defending well though.
Tonon trying to control from the bottom.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Tonon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonon is refusing to be controlled, as Rawlings sits in half guard.
Tonon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Rawlings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rawlings trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon has Rawlings pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Tonon is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up. #SUB2#
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Tonon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings preventing the sweep.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rawlings is sitting in close to Tonon's body. Tonon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rawlings is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rawlings is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tonon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLII
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Gambino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gambino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Childish Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Gambino lands.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.#TD2#
Tonon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Gambino is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tonon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gambino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gambino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gambino! #REVR#
Tonon can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Gambino decides to stand back up. Gambino steps back and let's Tonon get back to his feet.#TD2#
Tonon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gambino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonon is in Gambino's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tonon advances position into side control!
Gambino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tonon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tonon has control of an arm but Gambino manages to advance to Tonon's back!
Tonon is really stuck here.
Gambino biding his time, controlling Tonon.
Tonon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tonon can't escape the position.
#T2#
Gambino biding his time, controlling Tonon.
Tonon breaks Gambino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambino is retaining full guard.
Tonon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tonon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Gambino has his foot on Tonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonon passes Gambino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambino tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon working Gambino over with strikes.
Gambino is looking to improve his position.
Tonon uses his free foot to push down on Gambino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gambino. #T4#
Gambino is in a horrible position here. Tonon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gambino is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gambino blocking the ground and pound.
Gambino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tonon wants to control but Gambino has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambino sees it coming and defends easily.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Gambino is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gambino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonon counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambino.
Tonon throws a counter combo.
A big right from Gambino misses.
Tonon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Tonon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Tonon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gambino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gambino is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Tonon.#SUB2#
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gambino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonon tries to score with some ground and pound. Gambino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
My spies in True North Fight Team inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Gambino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tonon is trying to move to mount but Gambino reverses beautifully and ends up in Tonon's guard.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet. #SU#
Gambino gets to his feet - Tonon follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Gambino misses.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gambino misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Gambino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tonon.
Tonon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gambino misses with a left hand
and Tonon counters with a straight right hand.
Gambino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Gambino misses
and Tonon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambino ducks right into an uppercut from Tonon.
Gambino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gambino is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Gambino circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonon counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Gambino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambino.
Tonon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gambino.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gambino is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Gambino circles away and we're back to standing.
Childish Gambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
A swing and a miss from Gambino.
Gambino tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambino throwing a counter right hand but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Tonon misses with a combination
and Gambino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Childish Gambino is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambino tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range. #T4#
A jab from Gambino misses.
Tonon throws out a counter right but Gambino avoids it with no problem.
Gambino connects with a crisp jab.
Gambino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonon is out of range and Gambino settles back down.
Gambino lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Gambino.
Gambino throws a hook but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambino avoids it really well and circles away.
Gambino connects with a right that clearly hurt Tonon. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gambino proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Tonon collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
A very excited looking Childish Gambino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Pappas does no damage.
Pappas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon misses with a two punch combination.
Pappas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pappas to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Pappas misses the body punch
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pappas defends it well.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick from Pappas.
It seemed like Tonon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pappas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Pappas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pappas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pappas.
Pappas misses with the body kick
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappas throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
My spies in True North Fight Team inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Pappas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pappas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Pappas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonon on the ground.
Pappas keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pappas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonon's head.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Tonon counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Tonon moves away from the strike by Pappas.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range. #T3#
Pappas misses with a body punch
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Pappas throws a solid leg kick but Tonon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pappas.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Pappas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Tonon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pappas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Pappas misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon. #ES#
Pappas has his feet on Tonon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Pappas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pappas looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.
Pappas throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
A low kick from Pappas is predictable there
and Tonon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Pappas is rocked!
Pappas misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon scores with a counter punch that sends Pappas to the canvas! Tonon smells blood - he's punishing Pappas with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pappas has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens shoots and misses
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
Stephens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gary Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Stephens wants to clinch#TD#
and Tonon counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Stephens is in trouble here! Tonon pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Gary Tonon!
After the fight, Gary Tonon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Shango is out of range.
Shango feinted with a counter takedown.
Tonon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shango is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonon.
Shango gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonon.
Tonon jabs Shango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonon throws a series of punches but Shango avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shango drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonon sprawls and moves away.
Tonon missing with a left hand there. Shango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shango drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonon sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Shango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shango momentarily.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shango moves away.
Shango attempts a counter takedown but Tonon avoids it well and moves away.
Tonon takes a swing at Shango's ribcage but misses.
Shango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tonon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tonon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Tonon throws a jab but it's blocked by Shango.
Shango feinted with a counter takedown.
Tonon lands with a straight right. Shango didn't see that one coming.
Tonon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonon loads up on a big right hand but Shango slips the punch.
Tonon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Shango is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonon.
Tonon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shango stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon misses with a straight left.
As Tonon tries to get set, Shango tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonon manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Tonon misses.
Tonon throws an overhand right that lands on Shango's shoulder, as Shango tries to avoid the shot.
Shango changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shango slips a jab from Tonon.
Shango wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Shango blocks a jab.
Shango changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Tonon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonon.
Shango avoids the body shot from Tonon.
Shango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon lands a nice hook to Shango's body. Shango takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon 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#
Tonon lands a nice hook to Shango's body. Shango takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonon works Shango's body with a nice hook.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Shango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tonon!
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
Tonon sneaks back into half guard.
Tonon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonon wants to control the action here but instead Shango manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shango pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Tonon can't escape the position.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tonon is looking to escape.
Shango controlling from mount.
Tonon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shango is trying to control. Tonon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shango is thwarting Tonon's attempts to control the position.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shango wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Tonon wants to control but Shango is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tonon is doing well to control the position and prevent Shango from advancing to side control.
Shango is looking to take a break and control but Tonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon tries to get to full guard but Shango has control of the leg.
Tonon is in trouble now - Shango has advanced to mount!
Tonon tries to hold on but Shango postures up.
Shango controlling from the full mount.
Tonon tries to lock up and control but Shango gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonon is trying to escape the mount.
Shango tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Shango wants to control the pace but Tonon is squirming around nicely.
Tonon is desperately trying to improve his position but Shango has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonon wants to control but Shango is having none of it.
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Shango's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Tonon tries to improve his position but Shango has taken his back! Shango has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tonon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shango pushes Tonon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Neadue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tonon but Tonon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Tonon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neadue scores with a nice right hand.
Neadue stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Neadue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Neadue scores with a shot to the body.
Neadue misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Neadue darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tonon pushes Neadue off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neadue throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neadue is keeping the position for now.
Tonon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Neadue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I've been told that Tonon has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Tonon postures up and lands a big shot to Neadue's brow.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Neadue keeps moving.
Neadue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Neadue is retaining full guard.
Tonon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neadue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tonon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Neadue is keeping the position.
Tonon pushing down on Neadue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Neadue is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon prevents Neadue from improving his position.
Tonon is keen to just control but Neadue is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Neadue is defending the position.
Neadue is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount!
Neadue can't escape the position.
#T3#
Neadue is working hard here to advance position.
Neadue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neadue stops Tonon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
A nice elbow there by Tonon.#SUB2#
Tonon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Neadue manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon trying to control the position but Neadue is working away. #T4#
Neadue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neadue struggling a bit here.
Neadue tries to buck Tonon off but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon tries to move to mount but Neadue blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon throwing strikes but Neadue manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Neadue working away.
Neadue tries to advance to mount but Tonon denies him.
Neadue trying to control the position but Tonon is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Neadue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neadue shoots in looking for a takedown but Tonon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neadue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neadue defends it well.
Silvan Neadue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neadue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Tonon.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neadue.
Neadue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neadue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonon misses with a looping left.
Neadue misses with a shot to the body
and Tonon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neadue lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Neadue as Tonon shoots in.#TD#
Neadue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tonon trying to control here.
Tonon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neadue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neadue landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neadue winds up and cracks Tonon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neadue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neadue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tonon is pressing down on Neadue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Neadue from controlling successfully.
Tonon controls Neadue momentarily but Neadue frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tonon is trying to control the position but Neadue postures up.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Neadue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Neadue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neadue keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Neadue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Neadue is keeping the position.#SUB#
Neadue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonon looking to sit in guard and control but Neadue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Neadue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tonon controlling Neadue's posture.
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Neadue wants to control but Tonon passes easily into half guard.
Tonon content to control rather than advance.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Neadue is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neadue trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neadue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tonon moves into full mount! Neadue won't be happy about that!
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 Silvan Neadue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neadue looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely.
Tonon throws a good cross that connects.
Neadue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon lands a slapping body shot.
Neadue misses the jab.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neadue's waist but Neadue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Neadue dives in and scores a takedown into Tonon's guard.#ES2#
Tonon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Neadue.
Tonon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Neadue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Tonon scores with a nice strike.
Neadue misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon throws a lazy right hand but Neadue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Tonon.#TD#
Neadue shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tonon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Neadue won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Neadue wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #T2#
Neadue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head.
Neadue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head.
Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neadue stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Neadue tries to pass.
Neadue cracks Tonon with a solid left hand.#T3#
Tonon wants to stand but Neadue is controlling the position.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Neadue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Neadue from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Neadue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonon sprawls well initially but Neadue persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Tonon pushes Neadue off and gets back to his feet.
Neadue misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon.
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!#SUB#
Neadue looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neadue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neadue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon 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.
Neadue wants to hit a switch here but Tonon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neadue there!
Tonon trying to control but Neadue is having none of it.
Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Tonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Brown and Gary Tonon. Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Living in America. Tonon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What About Now. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown feints and as Tonon raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Tonon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Tonon keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonon is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Tonon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tonon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Tonon defends it.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Tonon
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonon wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Tonon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is still trying to improve position.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Tonon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Tonon to control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonon is trying to escape the mount.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon regains half guard.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown controlling the pace.
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Tonon is defending the position.
Tonon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Tonon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon looking to control.
Tonon 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is taking a breather. Tonon 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown is thwarting Tonon's attempts to control the position.
Brown is taking a breather. Tonon 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.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown is taking a breather. Tonon 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.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Tonon defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tonon keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control but can't.
Brown not doing much here.
Tonon trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling the action here.
Tonon trying to control here.
Brown is looking to advance position but Tonon won't allow it.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Tonon is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control from the bottom.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is pressing down on Tonon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonon is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tonon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Tonon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Tonon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonon is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Tonon defends it.
Brown controlling the action here.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Tonon
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking John Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie and Gary Tonon. Tonon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What About Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Tonon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Tonon
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tonon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Tonon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at *****POLAR*****. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling Tonon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Tonon stalling.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Tonon
Tonon controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Tonon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Tonon controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Tonon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Tonon
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tonon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Tonon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Tonon
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonon holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Tonon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Tonon
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Tonon is stalling in the full guard.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (13) Tonon
Tonon takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (16) Tonon
Tonon controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Tonon looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie tries to escape but Tonon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Tonon to control.
Tonon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Tonon breaks the grip.
Tonon doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (16) Tonon
Gracie passes Tonon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Tonon pulls Gracie in to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position.
Tonon 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.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon 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.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Gracie 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.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Tonon is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tonon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Tonon's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (16) Tonon
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonon is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon struggling a bit here.
Gracie controls the position.
Tonon gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Tonon won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonon wins on points by 16 to 7.
A victorious Gary Tonon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UGD 50:Palmer Vs Buster
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Tonon avoids the head kick by Technique.
Tonon with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Technique misses with a double jab.
Technique scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Technique does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Technique. Those never looked like landing.
Technique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonon.
Technique throws a hook but Tonon blocks it.
Technique dodges the punch combination from Tonon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Technique is looking to slow Tonon down with leg kicks.
Technique swinging wildly here.
Technique takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonon lands a slapping body shot.
Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Technique pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range. #TD2#
Tonon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Technique quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES#
Technique makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Technique throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Tonon.
Tonon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonon misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Tonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Technique!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Technique keeps working.
Technique's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Technique is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tonon has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Technique is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tonon has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Technique is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Technique keeps working.
Tonon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Technique is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Technique tries to escape but Tonon is in control.
Tonon tries to score with some ground and pound. Technique controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Technique is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Technique has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Tonon tries for a kimura but Technique is defending well.
Technique is pushing Tonon's head away, looking to escape. Tonon manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Tonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Technique is pushing Tonon's head away, looking to escape. Tonon manages to hold on to the position though.
Tonon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tonon throws a strike aimed at the side of Technique's head but Technique avoids it well.
Technique is not content to let Tonon control the position. #SUB2#
Tonon tries for a kimura but Technique is defending well. #SUB2#
Tonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Technique is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonon prevents Technique from escaping the position.
Tonon wants to control but Technique is keeping him busy.
Technique is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tonon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Immortal Technique's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Technique swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Tonon.
Technique will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Technique defends it well.
Technique lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Technique moves away.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Technique. #CUT#
It looks like Gary Tonon has been cut.
No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Technique sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.#TD2#
Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Technique wants to get back to his feet.
Tonon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Technique with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB2#
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Technique won't allow it.
Technique is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Technique is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tonon working Technique over with strikes.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Technique defending well.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Technique makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Tonon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tonon stops Technique from getting back to his feet.
#T2##SUB2#
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Technique defends the submission attempt.
Technique is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Tonon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Technique is trying to stand.
Tonon wants to control but Technique is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES#
Technique manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Immortal Technique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon lands with an uppercut that bounces Technique off the cage and back into range.
No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt.
Immortal Technique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Technique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Technique with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonon to score with a decent uppercut.
Technique throws a leg kick but Tonon checks it. #TD2#
Tonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Technique did well to prevent Tonon getting side control.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Technique is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon stops Technique from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Technique defends it well. #SUB2#
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Technique is defending well.
Technique is looking to escape.
Tonon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Technique wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Technique defends it well.
Tonon is trying to control. Technique wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##ES#
Technique kicks off Tonon and gets to his feet.
Technique lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonon's head.
Tonon scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Technique is out of range.
Technique lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily.
A jab from Technique misses.
Tonon misses with a double jab.
Tonon lands with a nice body punch.
Technique thumps Tonon with a low kick.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Technique was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
Technique defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Technique pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Immortal Technique is winning the standup battle so far.
Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
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 Immortal Technique will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Technique tries to bum rush Tonon with a series of wild strikes but Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Technique misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a single leg into guard. Technique didn't expect that.
Tonon trying to control but Technique is working from the bottom.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon prevents Technique from getting back to his feet.
Technique utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Technique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon prevents Technique from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Technique misses.
Technique works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Tonon scores with a nice right hand.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Technique sprawls well. Technique wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Technique.
No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Immortal Technique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range.
A combination from Technique does no damage.
Technique sets himself, and Tonon steps forward looking for the clinch! Technique avoids it this time.
Technique misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Technique looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Tonon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Technique on his heels. He'll look to pass Technique's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Technique can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Technique is keeping the position.#T2#
Tonon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Technique's head.
Technique wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tonon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tonon stops Technique from standing up.
Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Technique swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Technique keeps moving. #ES#
Technique pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
Technique misses with a hook.
Technique throws out a leg kick but Tonon moves out of range and Technique only half commits.
Technique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Technique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Technique gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Technique wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him.
Tonon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Technique is looking to stand up but Tonon isn't so interested in that idea.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Technique swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Technique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Technique wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tonon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Technique fails to land with a series of punches.
Technique tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tonon finds it's way through Technique's defenses.
No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Technique avoids it really well and circles away.
Technique looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Tonon dives in and scores a takedown into Technique's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Technique wants to stand and escape but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Technique is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Immortal Technique.
I think Technique has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Immortal Technique!
Post fight, an emotional Immortal Technique said 'The voice of racism preaching the Gospel is devilish. A fake church called the prophet Muhammad a terrorist, for "getting God" is not religion, but a spiritual bond and Jesus is the most quoted prophet in the Quran.
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Event:
UGD 45:Gallagher Vs Hart
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Bougoumou jabs Tonon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bougoumou misses the target.
Tonon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bougoumou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonon circles away.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bougoumou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon throws a head kick that misses.
Bougoumou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Bougoumou forces Tonon back against the cage and clinches.
Bougoumou keeps control of Tonon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bougoumou fails to land.
Tonon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bougoumou has him pressed against the cage.
Bougoumou blocks a body shot from Tonon. #BC#
Tonon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Tonon does it's job there.
Bougoumou lands with a nice combination. Tonon backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Bougoumou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonon swats away the attempt to clinch by Bougoumou.
Tonon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tonon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bougoumou.#T1#
Tonon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bougoumou.
Gary Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouje Bougoumou.
Tonon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bougoumou doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Bougoumou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tonon did well to prevent Bougoumou getting side control.#SUB2#
Bougoumou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonon is just riding it out for now. Bougoumou eventually gives up the hold.
Tonon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonon.#SUB2#
Bougoumou drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bougoumou seems to have locked his on tight now - Tonon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bougoumou, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ouje Bougoumou!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ouje Bougoumou made sure he mentioned M.O. Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
UGD 42:Man Vs Moshington
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon throws a leg kick
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Tonon
and Hart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon dodges the punch combination from Hart.
Tonon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tonon throws a combination that misses
and Hart counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonon scores with a head kick. Hart tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonon.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Tonon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Tonon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hart.
Hart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hart cracks Tonon with a good jab.#T1#
Hart scores with a leg kick.
Tonon throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hart lands with a hook. Tonon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hart connects with a looping right hand.
Hart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon ducks right into an uppercut from Hart.
Tonon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hart slips a straight right by Tonon.
Tonon tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Tonon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonon blocks the leg kick.
Tonon misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
Tonon throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart lands with an overhand left.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Tonon.#T2#
Hart moves out of range as Tonon strikes.
Hart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hart cracks the inside of Tonon's front leg.
Tonon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonon throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Tonon misses with a combination
and Hart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Tonon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hart as he connects with a hook.
Hart throws a shot to the body.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonon walks into a straight right hand from Hart.#T3#
Hart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonon misses with the combination.
Tonon throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
A head kick from Hart lands but Tonon takes it in his stride.
Hart takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
Hart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hart blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonon throws a lazy uppercut
and Hart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
Hart misses with a leg kick.
Hart connects with a right hand. Tonon shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart lands a nice hook to Tonon's body. Tonon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Nice cross by Hart.#ROC#
Tonon is rocked!
Hart throws an overhand right that drops Tonon like a sack of potatoes! Hart dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hart!
Post fight, an emotional Kevin Hart said 'Hey Necktat, keep your fling on a string.'.
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Event:
UGD 37:Escobarre Vs Mason
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Tonon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Tonon walks into a jab.
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harold Shipman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonon.
Shipman is looking for a counter combo.
Shipman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonon.
A head kick from Tonon lands but Shipman takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Tonon throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shipman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Tonon stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 33:Lord Vs Crespo
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Daranbolt connects with a looping right hand.
Daranbolt scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tonon.
Crunch! Daranbolt slams his shin into Tonon's torso.
Tonon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daranbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonon.
Daranbolt cracks Tonon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Daranbolt tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daranbolt circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daranbolt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonon lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daranbolt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tonon.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Zoran Daranbolt has been cut.
Tonon works over Daranbolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Tonon moves out of range as Daranbolt strikes.#T1#
Daranbolt scores with a jab.
Tonon needs to keep his hands up - Daranbolt had a free shot at his head there.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daranbolt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tonon's calf.
Tonon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daranbolt.
And Daranbolt counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Daranbolt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daranbolt lands a nice looking body kick.
Daranbolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Daranbolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonon misses with a double jab
and Daranbolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daranbolt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonon misses with an uppercut. Daranbolt saw that one coming.#T2#
Tonon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Daranbolt counter with a right hand.
Tonon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daranbolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daranbolt catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Tonon is rocked!
Daranbolt scores with a hook to the body. Tonon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonon is still on wobbly legs! Can Daranbolt finish him?
Tonon looks winded!
Tonon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Daranbolt! Tonon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Daranbolt!
A very excited looking Zoran Daranbolt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Tonon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Technique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Immortal Technique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Technique bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonon dodges the punch combination from Technique.
Tonon stalks Technique and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Technique's face. Technique staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been told by Technique's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Technique throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Technique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Technique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Technique lands a two punch combo.
Technique takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Technique lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tonon backs up against the cage.
Technique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonon can pounce on him.
Technique slips under a jab from Tonon.
Technique misses with a two punch combination.
Tonon thuds his shin into the meat of Technique's side.
A cross from Tonon lands.
A combination from Technique does no damage. #T1#
Technique on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Technique throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Technique.
Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon avoids them all with ease.
Technique tries to bum rush Tonon with a series of wild strikes but Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Technique bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Technique.
Technique lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tonon misses with the combination.
Technique blocks the body kick.
Tonon looks to land a left hand but Technique moved out of range nicely.
Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range.
Technique looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Technique connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tonon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonon tries to land a front kick but Technique steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonon looks to land a combination but Technique avoids it well.
Tonon connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonon misses with a hook.
Technique misses with a jab, cross combination.
Technique misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon counters with an outside leg kick.
Technique throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tonon is keen to just control but Technique is a slippery customer.
Tonon stops Technique from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Technique kicks Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
Tonon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Technique moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Technique.
Nice uppercut lands for Tonon. That snapped Technique's head back.
Technique pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Technique throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.#T3#
Technique throws a series of strikes that have Tonon backpedaling.
Technique misses with a series of wild punches.
Technique is breathing heavily.
Tonon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonon swinging wildly here.
Technique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonon. Tonon obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonon connects with a high kick.
Technique misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely.
Technique slips under a jab from Tonon.
Technique throws a nice looking combination but Tonon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Technique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonon.
Tonon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Technique. Technique circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
Immortal Technique's cut is getting worse.
Technique misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4##ES#
Technique has one foot on Tonon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tonon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Technique misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonon.
Technique slips under a jab.
Tonon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Technique.
Technique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Technique. Those never looked like landing.
Tonon misses with a low kick as Technique jumps back.
Technique looks to land a combination but Tonon avoids it well.
Tonon avoids the head kick by Technique.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tonon misses with a double jab.
Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Tonon walks into a left hand.
Tonon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Technique takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Immortal Technique's cut.
That's time! Technique's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tonon tries a low kick but Technique avoids it.
Technique cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Technique does no damage.
Gary Tonon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Technique throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Technique misses with a double jab.
Immortal Technique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon works the jab nicely.
Tonon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Technique's head.
Tonon scores with a jab. Technique acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tonon fakes the leg kick and cracks Technique in the body.
A big right from Technique misses.
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!
Technique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonon.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tonon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tonon with a hook.
Technique takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Tonon slips a jab and a cross from Technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Technique misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Technique tries a head kick but it misses.
Technique misses with a two punch combination.
Technique avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Technique moves out of range of the body kick.
Technique fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tonon has knocked Technique down with a huge combo! Tonon steps away and waves a wobbly Technique back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Technique is rocked!
Technique throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Oh Technique is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tonon has cracked Technique with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tonon lands another huge swinging hook and Technique tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Technique, before Tonon can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Tonon!
After winning the bout, Gary Tonon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hayes avoids a kick to the body.
Tonon misses the jab.
Tonon lands a lovely overhand right.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonon misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Hayes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
Tonon needs to keep his hands up - Hayes had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Hayes connects with an inside leg kick.
Hayes moves out of range as Tonon throws a body kick.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
Hayes connects with a nice looking jab.
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Hayes catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonon misses with a few strikes there.
Tonon misses with a two punch combination.
Tonon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonon on the side of the head.
Hayes scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Tonon.
Hayes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonon.
Tonon missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayes scores with a jab. Tonon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tonon moves forwards but Hayes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hayes throws a nice head kick!
Hayes misses with a kick to the body.
Tonon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hayes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonon stalks Hayes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayes's face. Hayes staggers backwards, shaken.
Hayes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Hayes is rocked!
Tonon lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hayes up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tonon from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hayes's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Tonon!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Tonon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tonon scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
Stout throws out a leg kick but Tonon moves out of range and Stout only half commits.
Tonon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Tonon as Stout shoots in.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon avoids the head kick by Stout.
Stout with a poor takedown
and Stout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonon sizes up Stout with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonon connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crunch! Tonon slams his shin into Stout's torso.
Tonon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon throws a right hand that Stout ducks under and follows up with a left that Stout also avoids with ease.
Tonon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tonon scores with a nice strike.
Stout with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tonon has knocked Stout down with a huge combo! Tonon steps away and waves a wobbly Stout back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Stout is rocked!#T1#
Stout shoots in looking for a takedown. Tonon tries to sprawl out of it but Stout keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tonon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Stout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stout is breathing heavily.
Stout closes the distance and clinches up with Tonon, looking for a takedown. Stout pushes Tonon against the cage but Tonon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stout seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Tonon lands a left and a right that send Stout crashing to the mat, dazed. Tonon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Stout is rocked!
Gary Tonon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon lands with a right and another and another! Stout is in big trouble! Tonon lands again and this time it's lights out for Stout! A quality knockout there for Tonon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jorge Junior and Gary Tonon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jorge Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonon pushes Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tonon can't fight it off and eventually Junior manages to take the fight to the floor. Tonon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Tonon
Junior 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Junior trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Junior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Tonon's legs - danger averted.
Junior 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.
Tonon can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior controlling the action here.
Tonon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Tonon
Junior controls the position.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Tonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonon is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Tonon defending well.
Junior is taking a breather. Tonon 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.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tonon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Tonon is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Junior prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Tonon is still trying to improve position.
Tonon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonon.
Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tonon working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Junior controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior passes Tonon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Tonon defending well.
Junior is trying to control. Tonon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junior's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (5) vs (4) Tonon
Tonon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Junior has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tonon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Junior is defending well though. Tonon let's go of the attempt for now.
Junior breaks Tonon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (7) vs (4) Tonon
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tonon moves into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Tonon is looking to sweep but instead, Junior has passed into half guard.
Junior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tonon actively working from the bottom here.
Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Junior.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Junior passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (10) vs (4) Tonon
Tonon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (10) vs (6) Tonon
Tonon passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonon is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior gets full guard.
Junior has his foot on Tonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior has Tonon pulled in close to control his posture.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonon is pushing down on Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior is trying to keep Tonon in close.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junior is pressing down on Tonon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonon stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (10) vs (9) Tonon
Tonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tonon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (14) vs (9) Tonon
Junior tightening his grip on Tonon, looking for the choke.
Junior has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Junior controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.
Tonon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Junior controlling from mount.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.
Junior controlling from mount.
Junior seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tonon for as long as he can get away with.
Tonon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior controlling from the full mount.
Tonon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior controlling from the full mount.
Junior looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior content just to control the position here.
Tonon working to try and regain half guard.
Junior controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to finish this one by submission but Tonon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Junior.
Tonon working to try and regain half guard.
Tonon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (17) vs (9) Tonon
Tonon is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Jorge Junior thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Gary Tonon. Fuujin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GAMBLER. Gary Tonon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fuujin's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (0) vs (2) Tonon
Fuujin won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Fuujin trying to control here.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well.
Tonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fuujin sees it coming and defends easily.
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Tonon is thwarting Fuujin's attempts to control the position.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Fuujin defends it.
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin is controlling Tonon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is working for a kimura but Fuujin is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuujin is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (0) vs (5) Tonon
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Fuujin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tonon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fuujin turns into him and now he's in Tonon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (5) Tonon
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Fuujin forces his way into half guard.
Fuujin wants to pass to mount but Tonon is defending the position.
Fuujin prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Tonon manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuujin has managed to get both his arms back between Tonon's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon 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.
Tonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuujin defends it easily.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuujin passes into half guard.
Fuujin prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Fuujin wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (5) Tonon
Tonon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonon gets back to half guard.
Tonon tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
Tonon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonon.
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin passes Tonon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
Tonon keeps trying to improve his position.
Fuujin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fuujin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (8) vs (5) Tonon
Tonon is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuujin has a good base and remains in mount.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
Fuujin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tonon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tonon shrugs it off.
Fuujin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fuujin looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to reverse the position but Fuujin maintains control.
Tonon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fuujin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuujin is taking a breather. Tonon 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.
Tonon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuujin is one step ahead there.
Fuujin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuujin has managed to get both his arms back between Tonon's legs - danger averted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (11) vs (5) Tonon
Fuujin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working.
Tonon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tonon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Fuujin trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Fuujin pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (14) vs (5) Tonon
Fuujin wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Tonon seems a little lost for a moment, as Fuujin dominates the positioning.
Fuujin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuujin (16) vs (5) Tonon
Fuujin controlling from the full mount.
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Fuujin's attempts to control the action.
Tonon regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Tonon defends it.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (19) vs (5) Tonon
Fuujin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.
Tonon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonon gets full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin forces his way into half guard.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Fuujin is controlling well.
Fuujin is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Tonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuujin defends well.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuujin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (19) vs (7) Tonon
Tonon advances to half guard.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuujin, not yet.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuujin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuujin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fuujin's guard.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well.
Fuujin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuujin.
Tonon passes Fuujin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fuujin won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon prevents Fuujin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
A relieved looking Kazuka Fuujin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Tonon and Renato Cardoso. Cardoso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samba de Janeiro. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gary Tonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Renato Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonon drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage.
Cardoso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tonon uses from the top position.
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardoso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Tonon is working for a kimura but Cardoso is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardoso is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardoso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonon drops back looking for a leg! Cardoso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardoso manages to kick Tonon off! Tonon jumps back into Cardoso's guard.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (3) vs (0) Cardoso
Cardoso manages to get back to half guard.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardoso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardoso moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Cardoso pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
Cardoso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Cardoso.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Cardoso won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Cardoso wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Cardoso trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardoso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tonon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (6) vs (0) Cardoso
Cardoso is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonon's best efforts.
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Cardoso defending well.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardoso defends it well.
Cardoso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Cardoso is defending the position.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
Cardoso is looking to improve his position.
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cardoso actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso gets full guard.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Cardoso trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Cardoso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cardoso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon is working for a kimura but Cardoso is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Cardoso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso manages to get to full guard.
Cardoso 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.
Cardoso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tonon defends well.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardoso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso looking for a guillotine here but Tonon defends easily.
Cardoso looks winded!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardoso's guard.
Cardoso trying to control here.
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardoso defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardoso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonon is pushing down on Cardoso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardoso is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardoso! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (9) vs (0) Cardoso
Tonon working for a guillotine from mount but Cardoso is in no mood to give up.
Cardoso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso regains half guard.
Cardoso wants to get back to full guard.
Cardoso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardoso is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Tonon!
An out of breath Gary Tonon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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