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Event:
KFC 39: TBA
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Teddy Tonin has been cut.#KD#
Markov drops Tonin with a nice combination! Markov dives into Tonin's guard, looking to finish!
Markov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cats Killers Academy Mma that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tonin is proving hard to escape from.
Tonin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Markov controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonin trying to strike off his back.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonin is retaining full guard.
Markov wants to stand but Tonin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Markov is fighting to break Tonin's control of his arms but Tonin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tonin is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Markov tries to stand but Tonin is controlling from the bottom.
Markov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonin trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tonin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Markov gets to his feet - Tonin follows without any prompting.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Tonin tries to clinch up
and Markov counters with a left to the body. #T2##KD#
Markov drops Tonin with a right and a left! Markov comes rushing in but Tonin regains his composure and manages to keep Markov in guard.
#ROC#
Tonin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Teddy Tonin's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Tonin is still in real trouble! Can Markov finish him?
Markov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonin on the ground.
Markov won't allow Tonin to sweep him here.
Tonin seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Markov gets to his feet. Tonin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tonin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov pounces like a tiger and cracks Tonin with a vicious hook! Tonin is down but not out! Markov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov 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:
KFC 29: Leary vs Mumba II
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Derozan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tonin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Derozan circles away.
Tonin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Derozan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Derozan lunges at Tonin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonin's hand.
Jimmy Derozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tonin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Derozan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Derozan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Derozan looking for a sweep. Not yet Derozan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derozan is adopting a defensive guard.
Derozan keeping moving, preventing Tonin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Derozan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Derozan controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tonin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Derozan.
Tonin doesn't manage to clinch there - Derozan circles away.
Derozan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tonin in the body.
Tonin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Derozan avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body punch from Derozan. #T2#
Derozan lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonin off the cage and back into range.
Tonin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Derozan.
Tonin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Derozan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonin's sensitive parts.
Derozan jabs Tonin right on the nose. Tonin blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derozan thows a body kick. Tonin tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Derozan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Derozan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Derozan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Derozan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Tonin being controlled here, momentarily.
Tonin wants to improve his position but instead Derozan has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derozan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tonin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonin wants to improve his position but Derozan is controlling well.
Tonin gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Derozan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonin holds on and takes a little breather.
Derozan works over Tonin with some ground and pound from guard.
Tonin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Derozan is now in half guard.
Tonin trying to control but Derozan postures up.
Derozan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Derozan working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Derozan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tonin thows a leg kick but Derozan checks it #TD#
and Derozan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tonin working a defensive guard here.
Tonin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Derozan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tonin trying to control the position from guard on top but Derozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Tonin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Derozan keeps working.
Derozan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonin is controlling the pace.
Tonin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Derozan wants to hold on but Tonin pushes him away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Derozan is trying desperately to improve position.
Derozan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonin can do to turn this around?
Derozan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Derozan wants to control but Tonin is having none of it.
Tonin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Derozan is looking to escape.
Tonin forces the positional change into back control. #T3#
Derozan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tonin wants to control the pace but Derozan is squirming around nicely.
Derozan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Derozan regains half guard.
Derozan wants to control but Tonin is keeping busy.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Derozan tries to roll over but Tonin keeps him under control.
Tonin wants to take a breather but Derozan is having none of it.
Derozan moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Derozan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonin 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 Derozan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonin is looking to take a break and control but Derozan 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.
Teddy Tonin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Derozan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Derozan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonin's head.
Tonin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Derozan sprawls well. Derozan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonin gets slowly back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Derozan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tonin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Derozan - the referee stops the clock and Tonin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Derozan. Tonin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derozan lands a slapping body shot.
Derozan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Derozan blocks a head kick by Tonin.
Tonin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Derozan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jimmy Derozan is winning the standup battle so far.
Derozan's corner calls for a 1-2. Derozan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Derozan.
Tonin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Teddy Tonin has been cut.#TD#
Derozan 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.
Derozan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Derozan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Derozan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Derozan cracks Tonin with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Tonin is rocked!
Derozan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tonin covers up, he's hurt! Derozan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Derozan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Derozan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Derozan!
Jimmy Derozan 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:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Teddy Tonin and Philo Brathwaite. Teddy Tonin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teddy Tonin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite has closed the distance and engaged Tonin in a clinch.
Brathwaite wants to take the fight to the mat but Tonin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brathwaite pulls guard successfully.
Brathwaite seems keen to control Tonin's posture.
Tonin trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Tonin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brathwaite is keeping the position for now.
Brathwaite pulls Tonin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin looking to sit in guard and control but Brathwaite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to keep Brathwaite in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brathwaite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonin is retaining full guard.
Brathwaite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tonin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brathwaite defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite is fighting to break Tonin's control of his arms but Tonin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonin trying to keep a closed guard but Brathwaite is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brathwaite 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 Tonin. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Brathwaite gets to mount! Tonin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonin (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
Brathwaite controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonin is trying desperately to improve position.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Brathwaite is looking to work his way around to Tonin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brathwaite avoids the attempt from Tonin to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonin tries to reverse the position but Brathwaite maintains control.
Brathwaite controlling his opponent.
Tonin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Tonin tries to reverse the position but Brathwaite maintains control.
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brathwaite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brathwaite avoids the attempt from Tonin to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Tonin tries to lock up and control but Brathwaite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonin can't escape the position.
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonin is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonin actively working from the bottom here.
Brathwaite controlling the action here.
Brathwaite passes into side control, despite Tonin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (10) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonin tries to buck Brathwaite off but Brathwaite is having none of it.
Tonin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (13) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to escape the mount.
Brathwaite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brathwaite is working away from the top position though.
Tonin has a hand on Brathwaite's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brathwaite takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (16) Brathwaite
Tonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonin is working hard here to advance position.
Tonin 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.
Tonin is trying to maintain the position but Brathwaite is very close to passing his half guard.
Tonin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brathwaite escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brathwaite! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (19) Brathwaite
Brathwaite tries to advance to mount but Tonin denies him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tonin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonin (0) vs (21) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to escape the mount but Brathwaite keeps good control and instead manages to take Tonin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonin (0) vs (24) Brathwaite
Tonin can't escape the position.
Tonin breaks Brathwaite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (2) vs (24) Brathwaite
Brathwaite wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonin trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Brathwaite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (2) vs (26) Brathwaite
Tonin has his foot on Brathwaite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brathwaite works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tonin wants to sweep here but Brathwaite controlling him for the moment.
Tonin is breathing heavily.
Tonin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brathwaite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonin has a hand on Brathwaite's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brathwaite takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (2) vs (29) Brathwaite
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonin wants to control but Brathwaite passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (2) vs (32) Brathwaite
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Brathwaite working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brathwaite wins on points by 32 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tonin 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.
Tonin prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonin on the ground.
Tonin 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.
Tonin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonin is looking to advance position but Cobb won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin moves into full mount! Cobb won't be happy about that!
Tonin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
It looks like Tonin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tonin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Tonin wants to finish this one by submission but Cobb is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tonin.
Tonin punching from mount but Cobb doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tonin fails to move to back control.
Tonin content just to control the position here. #T3#
Tonin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tonin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tonin controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tonin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cobb has his hands clasped together but Tonin breaks the hold and Cobb is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tonin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teddy Tonin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tonin throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonin pinned against the cage. Tonin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Tonin 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.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tonin manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Tonin is looking for a kimura but Cobb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonin to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tonin is controlling the pace.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonin moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Tonin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cobb is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Tonin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Cee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonin tries for a takedown but Cee circles away easily
and Cee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Teddy Tonin has been cut.#TD#
Cee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tonin looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonin, not yet. #SUB2#
Tonin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cee is aware though and is defending well.
Cee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Tonin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Cee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Tonin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cee wants to pass the guard but Tonin is keeping the position.
Cee wanted to stand there but Tonin had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tonin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tonin is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Tonin pulls Cee in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tonin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cee rolls with it to try and escape but Tonin cranks on the arm and Cee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teddy Tonin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tonin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonin on the ground.
Tonin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tonin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tonin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tanaka is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tonin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teddy Tonin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tanaka is looking for a takedown.
Tonin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Tonin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tonin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tanaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Tonin seems content to control.#T1#
Tonin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanaka!
Tonin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tonin throws some wild stikes that Tanaka manages to avoid easily.
Tonin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tonin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Tonin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tanaka is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teddy Tonin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nessy shoots in but no luck this time.
Tonin looks to land a body kick but Nessy moved away.
A punch combination from Tonin misses.
Nessy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tonin fails with the takedown.#TD#
Nessy gets the takedown into side control.
Nessy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonin stops Nessy from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nessy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tonin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nessy's guard! Nice work there by Tonin!
Tonin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonin is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Nessy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nessy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonin controlling from the top position.
Tonin wants to control from the top but Nessy keeps moving.
Nessy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonin trying to control but Nessy is working from the bottom. #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.
Nessy wants to sweep but no luck.
Nessy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nessy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tonin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tonin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nessy is retaining full guard.
Tonin is still trying to improve position.
Nessy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nessy managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tonin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tonin 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. #T3#
Nessy wants to sweep here but Tonin controlling him for the moment.
Tonin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonin is stalling in the full guard.
Nessy wants to sweep here but Tonin controlling him for the moment.
Tonin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nessy is keeping the position for now.
Nessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nessy is trying to keep Tonin in close.
Tonin wants to control from the top but Nessy keeps moving.
Nessy is trying to control the position but Tonin postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tonin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nessy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tonin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonin dives in and grabs Nessy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nessy pushes down on Tonin's head and hops out.#TD#
Nessy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nessy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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 Hen Nessy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nessy fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Tonin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nessy's guard.
Nessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonin is one step ahead there.
Nessy trying to keep a closed guard but Tonin is proving a slippery customer.
Nessy keeping full guard, as Tonin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nessy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonin controls the pace.
Nessy managing to control the position. #T1#
Tonin wants to control from the top but Nessy keeps moving.
Nessy keeping full guard, as Tonin tries to pass.
Tonin pushing down on Nessy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nessy is staying active underneath Tonin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nessy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Valhalla Training Camp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nessy trying to control here.
Nessy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nessy gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nessy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nessy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonin stopping the sweep attempt from Nessy.
Nessy keeping moving, preventing Tonin from controlling successfully.
Nessy looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonin misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nessy counters with a takedown into side control.
Hen Nessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonin is trying to control Nessy's posture but Nessy avoids it.
Tonin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nessy wants to control but Tonin is keeping him busy.
Tonin is looking for a sweep.
Nessy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tonin wants to control but Nessy postures up.
Nessy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nessy wants to control but Tonin is keeping him busy.
Tonin dodges the ground and pound from Nessy.
Nessy is putting a hurting on Tonin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tonin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nessy. #SUB#
Nessy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tonin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Tonin is looking to regain half guard here but Nessy keeps moving and retains side control.
Nessy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tonin is avoiding damage well.
Nessy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nessy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nessy is trying to ground and pound but Tonin uses the momentary lack of control by Nessy to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nessy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hen Nessy dominated that second round.
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#
Nessy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tonin as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nessy enables Tonin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nessy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nessy keeping moving, preventing Tonin from controlling successfully.
Nessy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nessy is trying to control the position but Tonin postures up.
Tonin won't allow Nessy to sweep him here.
Nessy is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Tonin looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nessy keeping moving, preventing Tonin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonin as he avoids it easily.
Tonin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nessy's waist but Nessy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonin off to one side.
Teddy Tonin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nessy stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonin. Tonin gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonin throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Nessy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonin defending well though.
Nessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nessy is just content to waste time from the top position. Tonin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tonin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hen Nessy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nessy is pushing down on Tonin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonin is fighting to maintain full guard but Nessy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonin tries to roll over but Nessy keeps him under control.
Nessy controlling the action here.
Tonin punching from the bottom.
Nessy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tonin is looking to improve his position.
Nessy controlling the pace. #T3#
Tonin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nessy is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nessy wants to pass to mount but Tonin is defending the position.
Tonin tries to get to full guard but Nessy has control of the leg.
Nessy tries to pass to full mount but Tonin defends it.
Nessy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nessy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tonin is trying to defend but Nessy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Tonin is looking for a sweep. Nessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonin trying to hold on to Nessy's head to control him but Nessy postures up.
Tonin tries to roll over but Nessy keeps him under control.
Nessy stalling.
Nessy prevents Tonin from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nessy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hen Nessy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nessy, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hen Nessy!
Hen Nessy 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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