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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AAM First Event
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Gonya misses #TD2#
and Tonga counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Gonya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Tonga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gonya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonga trying to control but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Tonga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonya's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga controlling the pace.
Gonya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonya.#T1#
Tonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonya wants to hit a switch here but Tonga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonya there!
Tonga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonya is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tonga wants to control the pace but Gonya is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Tonga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonya is on top in guard.
#SU#
Gonya stands up and waves to Tonga to follow him.
Gonya misses with a double jab.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonya.
#TD2#
Tonga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonga is looking to take a break and control but Gonya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Tonga is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonya is defending well.
Tonga trying to control the position but Gonya is working away.
Tonga lands some shots froms side control.
Tonga lands a few punches from side control.#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.
Tonga working the head and body with strikes.
Tonga trying to control the action but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Gonya wants to control but Tonga postures up.
Gonya prevents Tonga from improving position.
Tonga controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonga in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Tonga 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#
Gonya moves in looking to clinch but Tonga pushes him off.
And Tonga tries to counter it with a takedown but Gonya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gonya tries for a takedown but Tonga circles away easily
and Tonga counters with a three punch combo that has Gonya backing up. Gonya nods at Tonga to acknowledge the strikes.
Tonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Tonga drives through with a takedown into Gonya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonya can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tonga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gonya looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Tonga is looking to take a break and control but Gonya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Tonga has control of the leg.
Haka Tonga has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Tonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonya defends it well. #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.#SUB2#
Tonga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonga.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonga wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving. #SUB#
Gonya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Gonya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonga defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonya works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Gonya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonga tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonya is retaining full guard. #T4#
Tonga trying to control but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Tonga wants to pass the guard but Gonya is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gonya is looking for a triangle but Tonga pushes his legs off easily.
Tonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonya trying to keep a closed guard but Tonga is proving a slippery customer.
#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.
Haka Tonga 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tonga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonga throws a right and a left that Gonya avoids nicely.
Tonga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tonga defends well and Gonya ends up having to push Tonga into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tonga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonya to the ground. Tonga is now in Gonya's guard.#SUB2#
Tonga has gone for a leg lock! Gonya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tonga's guard.#REVR#
Tonga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Gonya trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Gonya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonga's guard.
Tonga tries to get to full guard but Gonya has control of the leg.
Tonga is pressing down on Gonya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonga wants to stand and escape but Gonya is having none of it.
Tonga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonga is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gonya dives into side control.
#SU#
Gonya decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tonga to his feet.
Gonya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonga moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonya throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga unleashes a big counter combination but Gonya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gonya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonya.#T3##TD2#
Tonga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonya's half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tonga is just content to waste time from the top position. Gonya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gonya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonga wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving.
Gonya wants to sweep here but Tonga controlling him for the moment.
Tonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khwezi Gonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Gonya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonga working over Gonya with some ground and pound. Gonya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonya is staying active underneath Tonga, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Tonga decides to stand up. #TD2#
Gonya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gonya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haka Tonga.
Well Tonga 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haka Tonga!
A relieved looking Haka Tonga 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Chavez shoots in and gets a takedown into Gonya's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez throws an elbow that misses. Gonya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chavez's guard. Nice move by Gonya!#REVB#
Gonya stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
Gonya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavez controls Gonya momentarily but Gonya frees himself.
Gonya tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chavez trying to strike off his back.
Chavez pulls Gonya in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonya from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Gonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez has his hands on Gonya's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chavez continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khwezi Gonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonya lands a nice looking body shot.
Gonya lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Carmine Chavez has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chavez.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gonya taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Chavez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Chavez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Chavez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chavez misses with the ground and pound.
Chavez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chavez tries to score with some ground and pound. Gonya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chavez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Chavez taking a breather here.
Chavez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Chavez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chavez 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.
You can see the frustration on Gonya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chavez lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Chavez crashes against the mat.
Gonya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chavez.
Gonya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chavez. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chavez.
Chavez tries to score with some ground and pound. Gonya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chavez lands an elbow.
Gonya dodges the ground and pound from Chavez.
Sloppy strikes there by Chavez.
Chavez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chavez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonya is avoiding damage well.
Chavez scoring with punches and elbows.
Gonya looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez is working Gonya over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chavez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chavez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chavez tries to score with some ground and pound. Gonya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carmine Chavez's cut.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Chavez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Gonya manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gonya working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Chavez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonya regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Gonya has his feet on Chavez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chavez eats them both and turns towards Gonya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Chavez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonya to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Chavez manages to pull guard.
Gonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gonya wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.#SU2#
Gonya stands and steps away. Chavez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Gonya gets caught napping as Chavez dives in and scores a takedown. Gonya manages to retain guard.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonya is breathing heavily.#T2#
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonya works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Chavez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonya manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chavez has Gonya in his guard.#REVB#
Gonya tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
Gonya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chavez's guard.
Chavez is controlling Gonya's posture.
Carmine Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Gonya wants to stand and escape but instead Chavez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gonya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Chavez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonya, up you get! #TD#
Chavez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gonya quickly recovers to half guard.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez 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. #SUB#
Chavez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gonya could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chavez has cracked it and Gonya is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chavez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carmine Chavez!
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