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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FORTITUDE 6
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Gonon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abidonov, pushing him back against the cage.
Abidonov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abidonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonon 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.
Abidonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonon pinned against the cage. Gonon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Abidonov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Gonon pulls guard successfully.
Gonon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Gonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abidonov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Gonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abidonov defends well.
Abidonov prevents Gonon from getting back to his feet.
Gonon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gonon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Gonon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abidonov tries to pull guard but Gonon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abidonov is breathing heavily.#BC#
Abidonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abidonov avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Gonon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abidonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonon's head.#CL2#
Gonon darts in and clinches Abidonov up against the cage.#TD2#
Gonon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Gonon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Abidonov'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.#SUB2#
Gonon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gonon working for a triangle but Abidonov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Abidonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Abidonov landing some decent shots from guard.
Abidonov won't allow Gonon to sweep him here.
Gonon tries to strike from the bottom.
Gonon working a defensive guard here.
Gonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonon, not yet.
Abidonov passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Abidonov is looking for a kimura here.
Gonon gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abidonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonon is looking to stand up but Abidonov isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abidonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Gonon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Gonon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abidonov is trying to defend but Gonon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abidonov wants to control but Gonon is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abidonov wants to improve his position but Gonon is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Well, if Gonon 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.
#SUB2#
Gonon 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.
#SUB2#
Gonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Abidonov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonon passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Gonon has control of Abidonov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Abidonov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Gonon looking to secure an arm triangle but Abidonov defends it well. #SUB2#
Gonon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abidonov turns into him and now he's in Gonon's guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Gonon has his foot on Abidonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abidonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonon, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gonon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gonon trying to control but Abidonov is working from the bottom.
Gonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonon postures up.
Gonon wants to control from the top but Abidonov keeps moving.
Gonon is pushing down on Abidonov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abidonov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Terry Gonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abidonov wants to improve his position but Gonon is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Gonon 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##CL2#
Gonon moves into the clinch successfully.
Abidonov tries to pull guard but Gonon holds him up against the cage and eventually Abidonov drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Gonon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Abidonov gets tackled into the cage by Gonon. Gonon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Abidonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abidonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gonon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abidonov tries to pull guard but Gonon won't allow it.
#TD2#
Abidonov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abidonov to the mat. Abidonov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Abidonov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gonon escapes and throws Abidonov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Gonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abidonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Abidonov is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gonon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abidonov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abidonov!#SUB2#
Gonon looking for a guillotine from mount but Abidonov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gonon has control of Abidonov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Abidonov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Abidonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Abidonov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gonon.
Gonon forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Abidonov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Gonon tightening his grip on Abidonov, looking for the choke. #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.#SUB2#
Gonon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Terry Gonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
What can Abidonov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abidonov tries to escape but Gonon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Gonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonon 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Gonon!
Ludo Abidonov spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna get you next time, you motherfucker!'.
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