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Event:
GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Tosanesti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gasgoine circles away.
Tosanesti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tosanesti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gasgoine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tosanesti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tosanesti 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.
Tosanesti misses the shot to the body.
Tosanesti connects with a body shot that sends Gasgoine's belly button to the back.#KD#
Gasgoine lands a big head kick that sends Tosanesti tumbling to the mat! Gasgoine takes a step backwards and waves Tosanesti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gasgoine measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Tosanesti! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Paul Gasgoine!
In his post fight interview, Paul Gasgoine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 186
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Tosanesti lands a jab to the head.
Tosanesti wants to land a leg kick but The Bouncer is out of range.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Tosanesti is out of range.
The Bouncer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Bouncer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Bouncer sizes up Tosanesti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good work by The Bouncer as he checks the leg kick.
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tosanesti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tosanesti lands with a kick to the temple. The Bouncer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Bouncer misses with a lunging right hand
and Tosanesti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tosanesti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Bouncer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer drops Tosanesti with a naaaaasty hook - Tosanesti is in real trouble here! The Bouncer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny The Bouncer!
During a confident post fight interview, Benny The Bouncer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chris Tosanesti was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Akerfeldt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tosanesti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akerfeldt misses with a hook.
Akerfeldt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tosanesti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerfeldt's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosanesti. Akerfeldt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerfeldt jabs Tosanesti right on the nose. Tosanesti blinks but takes it well.
Akerfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akerfeldt throws a hook but Tosanesti avoids it easily.
Tosanesti scores with a leg kick.
Tosanesti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akerfeldt counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tosanesti moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Tosanesti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Akerfeldt takes a shot to the head.
Tosanesti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tosanesti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tosanesti misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Tosanesti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tosanesti.
Akerfeldt wants to take the fight to the mat but Tosanesti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tosanesti digs a right hand underneath Akerfeldt's ribcage. Akerfeldt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Tosanesti fails to land.
Tosanesti 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.
Tosanesti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt tries to score a body lock takedown but Tosanesti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akerfeldt looking for a takedown. #BC#
Tosanesti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tosanesti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerfeldt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tosanesti scores with a kick to the body.
Akerfeldt looks winded!
Akerfeldt avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Tosanesti moves out of range as Akerfeldt strikes.
Akerfeldt misses with a left hand
and Tosanesti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosanesti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerfeldt tries to score with a low kick but Tosanesti moves his leg out of the way.
Tosanesti is looking to wear down Akerfeldt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tosanesti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tosanesti digs a good hook to Akerfeldt's body.
Tosanesti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerfeldt throws a good cross that connects.
Tosanesti just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tosanesti.
Akerfeldt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Tosanesti sends Akerfeldt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tosanesti is motioning to the referee to let Akerfeldt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Akerfeldt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Tosanesti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Akerfeldt falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tosanesti dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
A victorious Chris Tosanesti 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:
ENIGMA 183
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Bjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Tosanesti throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
#CL2#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bjornsson has picked Tosanesti up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tosanesti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tosanesti is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg. #T1#
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
Tosanesti moves into full guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Tosanesti keeps moving.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tosanesti pulls Bjornsson in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tosanesti looking to control.
Bjornsson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tosanesti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bjornsson throws a chopping leg kick but Tosanesti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tosanesti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosanesti is able to avoid easily.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosanesti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Tosanesti misses its target.
Tosanesti circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tosanesti to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jab from Tosanesti.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Tosanesti looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Bjornsson rushes Tosanesti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tosanesti misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tosanesti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti misses with a body punch.
#T4##BC#
Tosanesti breaks from the clinch.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Tosanesti keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bjornsson darts in and clinches Tosanesti up against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tosanesti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Tosanesti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Tosanesti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tosanesti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosanesti moves out of range of the body kick from Bjornsson.
Nice body punch from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti cracks Bjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tosanesti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjornsson pinned against the cage. Bjornsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch but Tosanesti is avoiding it.
#T1#
Bjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tosanesti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosanesti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornsson swivels and escapes.
Tosanesti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Tosanesti sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tosanesti avoids it this time.
Tosanesti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosanesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Tosanesti connects with a solid leg kick.
Bjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosanesti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tosanesti shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjornsson sprawls well. He's pushed Tosanesti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tosanesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosanesti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bjornsson as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tosanesti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Tosanesti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosanesti lands with a straight right. Bjornsson didn't see that one coming.
Bjornsson throws a leg kick but Tosanesti checks it. #CL2#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tosanesti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjornsson lands a body punch.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Tosanesti as the two fighters clinch.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosanesti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Tosanesti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson wants a takedown.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tosanesti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tosanesti pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tosanesti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson. #BC#
Tosanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tosanesti throws a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Tosanesti and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Tosanesti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tosanesti lands in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Tosanesti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tosanesti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Tosanesti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tosanesti dips to his left and cracks Bjornsson with an uppercut!
Bjornsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a good cross that connects.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Chris Tosanesti is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson closes the distance but Tosanesti moves to the side
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Bjornsson clinches.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tosanesti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tosanesti misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Bjornsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tosanesti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bjornsson controlling well, preventing Tosanesti from escaping the position.
Bjornsson doesn't have the hooks in and Tosanesti manages to turn into his guard.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Chris Tosanesti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tosanesti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bjornsson has control of Tosanesti's left arm, preventing Tosanesti from doing any damage.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosanesti 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.
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tosanesti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson moves to clinch but Tosanesti breaks away
and Tosanesti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosanesti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tosanesti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosanesti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Tosanesti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tosanesti, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tosanesti!
A victorious Chris Tosanesti 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosanesti counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Chai has managed to clinch.
Tosanesti lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Olyksandr Chai has been cut.
Tosanesti 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.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
#BC#
Tosanesti breaks the clinch.
Chai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tosanesti is fending him off so far but Chai persists. Nope, Tosanesti circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosanesti.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tosanesti thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Tosanesti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tosanesti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosanesti works the jab nicely.
Tosanesti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Tosanesti scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Olyksandr Chai's cut even more.
Chai misses with a hook. Tosanesti ducked under it nicely.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosanesti throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chris Tosanesti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. #CL2#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Tosanesti in a clinch.
Chai is leaning against Tosanesti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tosanesti.
Tosanesti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #TD2#
Chai has clasped his hands together around Tosanesti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tosanesti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tosanesti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Tosanesti! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosanesti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tosanesti tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Tosanesti preventing the sweep.
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tosanesti defends well.
Tosanesti works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Tosanesti is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Tosanesti is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tosanesti controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosanesti moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tosanesti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tosanesti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Tosanesti's attempts to control the action.
Tosanesti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tosanesti wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyksandr Chai'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.#R2#
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tosanesti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tosanesti avoids it really well and circles away.
Tosanesti tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai tries to bum rush Tosanesti with a series of wild strikes but Tosanesti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tosanesti connects with the punch.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tosanesti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tosanesti misses with a straight left. #T1#
Chai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tosanesti defends it nicely.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyksandr Chai.
Tosanesti jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tosanesti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Tosanesti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Olyksandr Chai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Tosanesti tries to sprawl but Chai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tosanesti tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Tosanesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Tosanesti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Chai wants to take a breather but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Tosanesti keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Tosanesti defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Tosanesti is working away. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Tosanesti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage. #T3#
Tosanesti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back!
Tosanesti controls the position.
Chai prevents Tosanesti from getting a body triangle.
Tosanesti not allowing Chai to control his hands.
Tosanesti controlling the position well here. Chai rolled but Tosanesti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Tosanesti to control. #T4#
Chai wants to escape the position.
Tosanesti avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Tosanesti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Good control from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti tries to get the hooks in deep but Chai pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olyksandr Chai'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tosanesti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tosanesti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tosanesti there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Tosanesti lands.
Chai shoots in but Tosanesti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tosanesti sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#Olyksandr Chai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Tosanesti is out of range.
Tosanesti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai swings for the body but Tosanesti moves out of range.
It looked like Tosanesti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chris Tosanesti is winning the standup battle so far.
Tosanesti misses with a wild body shot.
Tosanesti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tosanesti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosanesti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosanesti lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand. #T1#
Tosanesti cracks Chai with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Olyksandr Chai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Tosanesti!
After winning the bout, Chris Tosanesti 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:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maximus enables Tosanesti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maximus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Tosanesti
Tosanesti being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Maximus 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: Maximus (2) vs (2) Tosanesti
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Tosanesti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tosanesti for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Tosanesti is trying is best to control the position here.
Tosanesti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tosanesti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus stalling.
Maximus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Tosanesti#T2##SUB#
Maximus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tosanesti prevents Maximus from improving position.
Maximus controls the position from side control.
Maximus wants to control for a moment but Tosanesti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Maximus is looking to advance position but Tosanesti won't allow it.
Maximus is just content to waste time from the top position. Tosanesti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Tosanesti is controlling Maximus's posture.#T4#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tosanesti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tosanesti working a defensive guard here.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti controlling Maximus's posture. #T5#
Tosanesti is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus pushes down on Tosanesti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus not doing much here.
Maximus is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.
Tosanesti is not content to let Maximus control the position.#T6#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Tosanesti wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tosanesti won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Tosanesti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tosanesti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T7#
Maximus'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.
Maximus trying to control but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Maximus continues to stall.
Tosanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Tosanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Tosanesti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tosanesti has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus stays in close to Tosanesti's body and controls the position. #T10#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tosanesti managing to control the position.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus trying to move into half guard but instead Tosanesti has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (4) Tosanesti
Tosanesti being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus controls Tosanesti momentarily but Tosanesti frees himself. #T12#
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Tosanesti 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. #T13#
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus pulls Tosanesti in close to his closed guard and prevents Tosanesti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tosanesti is one step ahead there. #T14#
Tosanesti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Tosanesti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tosanesti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus 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: Maximus (7) vs (4) Tosanesti
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tosanesti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Maximus waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chris Tosanesti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tosanesti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orion after a bit of a struggle.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Tosanesti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orion.
Tosanesti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Tosanesti in a clinch.
#TD#
Tosanesti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orion is trying to keep an underhook but Tosanesti manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tosanesti (2) vs (0) Orion
Tosanesti stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion has his hands on Tosanesti's head, controlling the position.
Tosanesti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Orion wants to sweep here but Tosanesti controlling him for the moment.
Tosanesti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tosanesti wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tosanesti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti controlling from the top position.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosanesti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tosanesti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tosanesti won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Orion trying to control the position here.
Tosanesti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tosanesti is one step ahead there.
Tosanesti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5##SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tosanesti defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tosanesti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tosanesti wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #T6#
Tosanesti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tosanesti is working hard here to advance position.
Tosanesti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orion pulls Tosanesti in to control the position. #T7#
Tosanesti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tosanesti passes into half guard. #SUB#
Tosanesti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Tosanesti eventually gives up the hold.
Tosanesti moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tosanesti (5) vs (0) Orion#T8#
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Tosanesti sits in half guard.
Tosanesti is stalling here. Orion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tosanesti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tosanesti (5) vs (4) Orion
Tosanesti is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Orion working away.
Orion trying to control the action but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Tosanesti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Tosanesti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tosanesti controlling the position for now.
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tosanesti tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Tosanesti is trying to maintain the position but Orion is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orion trying to control the action but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tosanesti (5) vs (7) Orion
Tosanesti is trying to control Orion's posture but Orion avoids it.
Tosanesti is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Orion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tosanesti regains half guard.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Tosanesti tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tosanesti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tosanesti (9) vs (7) Orion
Orion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
#T14#
Orion trying to control the hands but Tosanesti breaks the grip. #SUB#
Tosanesti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Tosanesti has got his arm under Orion's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Orion has spun round into Tosanesti's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tosanesti (9) vs (9) Orion
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tosanesti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Tosanesti is heads and Orion is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Orion wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Cole Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Chris Tosanesti was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tosanesti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denubis Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere goes for a double leg but Tosanesti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tosanesti continues to drive forward.
And Tosanesti tries to counter it with a takedown but Majere pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tosanesti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Majere prevents it.
Tosanesti tries to score a body lock takedown but Majere shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Majere lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Tosanesti
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosanesti 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.
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere won't allow Tosanesti to sweep him here. #T1#
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere is looking to pass into half guard but Tosanesti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tosanesti is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Tosanesti
Tosanesti trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere 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.
Tosanesti stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Majere 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: Majere (4) vs (2) Tosanesti
Majere is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Tosanesti is defending well.
Majere prevents Tosanesti from improving his position.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Tosanesti defends it. #T3#
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Tosanesti defends it. #SUB#
Majere is working for a kimura but Tosanesti is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosanesti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Majere wants to take a breather but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Majere controlling the action here.
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tosanesti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Tosanesti is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Majere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Majere controlling the action here.#T5#
Majere trying to control from half guard but Tosanesti is working away.
Majere prevents Tosanesti from improving his position.
Tosanesti trying to control here.
Tosanesti is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Majere stalling away here and it's allowed Tosanesti to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosanesti is retaining full guard.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Tosanesti trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Tosanesti wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tosanesti keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosanesti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.#T8#
Majere preventing the sweep.
Tosanesti 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: Majere (4) vs (4) Tosanesti
Tosanesti is taking a breather. Majere 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.
Majere tries to roll over but Tosanesti keeps him under control.
Tosanesti working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Majere's thigh. Majere counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tosanesti won't allow Majere to sweep him here. #T9#
Tosanesti wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Tosanesti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Tosanesti content to stall in guard here.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
Tosanesti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Tosanesti is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Tosanesti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Majere wants to sweep but no luck.
Tosanesti passes Majere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Majere trying to control but Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Majere tries to get to full guard but Tosanesti has control of the leg.
Tosanesti trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Tosanesti is very close to passing his half guard.
Tosanesti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Tosanesti sits in half guard. #T13#
Majere trying to control but Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti trying to control the pace.
Tosanesti wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it. #T14#
Tosanesti controlling the action here.
Majere might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tosanesti tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tosanesti controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Denubis Majere retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Chris Tosanesti stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tosanesti leaves Doe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doe is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosanesti wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tosanesti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tosanesti after a bit of a struggle.
Doe tries for a takedown but Tosanesti manages to get underhooks.
Doe tries to score a body lock takedown but Tosanesti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##TD2#
Tosanesti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tosanesti manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doe (0) vs (4) Tosanesti
Tosanesti is staying tight to Doe's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Tosanesti is trying to get an arm triangle but Doe is defending well.
Doe holds on to Tosanesti's head and controls the position momentarily.
Tosanesti tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Doe is positioning himself well to prevent Tosanesti advancing to mount.
Doe tries to get to full guard but Tosanesti has control of the leg.
Tosanesti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tosanesti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Tosanesti passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (7) Tosanesti
Doe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Doe seems a little lost for a moment, as Tosanesti dominates the positioning.#T4#
Doe stops Tosanesti from passing to mount.
Tosanesti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tosanesti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe tries to buck Tosanesti off but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Tosanesti wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Tosanesti tries to move to mount but Doe blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
Tosanesti taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tosanesti controls the position.#T6#
Doe is not content to let Tosanesti control the position.
Doe tries to bench press Tosanesti off him but Tosanesti keeps the position.
Doe wants to control but Tosanesti postures up.
Doe is not content to let Tosanesti control the position. #T7#
Tosanesti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Doe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (0) vs (9) Tosanesti
Doe tries to lock up and control but Tosanesti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tosanesti tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe prevents Tosanesti from taking his back.#T8#
Doe holds on for dear life, controlling Tosanesti's posture momentarily.
Doe tries to hold on but Tosanesti pushes him away.
Tosanesti controlling from the full mount.
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Tosanesti wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Tosanesti controlling from mount.
Tosanesti trying to control but Doe is having none of it. #T10#
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
Tosanesti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tosanesti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Doe is looking to get to half guard.
Doe tries to hold on but Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Tosanesti controlling from the full mount.
Tosanesti prevents Doe from getting the reversal.
Tosanesti controlling his opponent.
Doe tries to lock up and control but Tosanesti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tosanesti pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Doe is just holding on here. Tosanesti manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (0) vs (12) Tosanesti
Tosanesti trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doe tries to roll but Tosanesti sticks to his back.
Tosanesti keeps control of the position easily here as Doe tries to buck him off.
Doe is really stuck here.
#T14#
Tosanesti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More stalling from Tosanesti.
I really don't envy Doe right now.
Tosanesti looking to hold on to the position here but Doe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Tosanesti is proving a slippery customer.
Tosanesti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tosanesti wins on points by 12 to 0.
Chris Tosanesti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Tosanesti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tosanesti counter with a right hand.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tosanesti defends well and Chai ends up having to push Tosanesti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tosanesti is working Chai over against the cage.#BC2#
Tosanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tosanesti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chai is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tosanesti connects with a jab.
Chai misses with a straight right. #CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Tosanesti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Tosanesti avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Tosanesti avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Tosanesti with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Olyksandr Chai has been cut.
Tosanesti lands a nice uppercut.
Chai working aggressively here.
#T1#
Tosanesti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Tosanesti backwards.
Tosanesti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Tosanesti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chris Tosanesti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tosanesti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tosanesti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Tosanesti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Tosanesti misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tosanesti slips a straight right by Chai.
Tosanesti throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tosanesti counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Tosanesti ducks down to avoid it.
Tosanesti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Tosanesti counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Olyksandr Chai's cut is getting worse.
Tosanesti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai throws a right hand that Tosanesti ducks under and follows up with a left that Tosanesti also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Tosanesti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai swings for the body but Tosanesti moves out of range.
Tosanesti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tosanesti lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tosanesti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Tosanesti lands a big head kick that sends Chai tumbling to the mat! Tosanesti takes a step backwards and waves Chai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#CUT2#Olyksandr Chai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Tosanesti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tosanesti scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a combination
and Tosanesti counters with a two punch combo.
Tosanesti tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosanesti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosanesti is just out of range.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Tosanesti's head but Tosanesti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Tosanesti counters with a head kick that drops Chai to the mat! Chai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT2#Jeez, Olyksandr Chai's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Olyksandr Chai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Tosanesti!
Chris Tosanesti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Tosanesti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Tosanesti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tosanesti (2) vs (0) One
Still in half guard, Tosanesti seems content to control.
Tosanesti 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.
Tosanesti trying to pass the guard but One defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tosanesti in particular looking to stall.
Tosanesti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Tosanesti wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
Tosanesti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
One is concentrating on defense, preventing Tosanesti from advancing position.
Tosanesti is looking to advance position but One won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tosanesti in particular looking to stall.
One won't allow Tosanesti to pass to mount. #T3#
Tosanesti controlling the action here.
Tosanesti tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tosanesti trying to control the pace.
Tosanesti is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Tosanesti trying to control the pace.
Tosanesti prevents One from improving his position.#T5#
Tosanesti trying to control the pace.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tosanesti not doing much here.
Tosanesti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Tosanesti wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
Tosanesti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tosanesti is working away from the top position though.
Tosanesti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tosanesti is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
One 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.#T7#
Tosanesti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tosanesti controls the pace.
One can't keep his opponent in guard - Tosanesti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tosanesti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
One controlling the position for now.
Tosanesti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tosanesti is pressing down on One's thigh, looking to free his foot. One is holding on for now.
Tosanesti is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One 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.
Tosanesti is taking a breather. One 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.
One keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Tosanesti is pressing down on One's thigh, looking to free his foot. One is holding on for now.
Tosanesti trying to advance position but One counters by regaining guard.
Tosanesti stays in close to One's body and controls the position. #T10#
One keeping full guard, as Tosanesti tries to pass.
One has Tosanesti pulled in close to control his posture.
Tosanesti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard.
Tosanesti is working hard here to advance position.
Tosanesti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
One is trying to keep Tosanesti in close.
Tosanesti being controlled here momentarily.
Tosanesti forces his way into half guard.
Tosanesti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Tosanesti'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.
Tosanesti wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
One is in trouble now - Tosanesti has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tosanesti (5) vs (0) One
Tosanesti looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Tosanesti wants to control the pace but One is squirming around nicely.
Tosanesti content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Tosanesti.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tosanesti is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Tosanesti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as One is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tosanesti takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Chris Tosanesti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tosanesti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Tosanesti counters with a head kick that drops Santos to the mat! Santos scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Santos is rocked!#TD#
Santos scores with a takedown into Tosanesti's guard.#SUB2#
Tosanesti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosanesti is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Santos won't allow Tosanesti to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tosanesti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tosanesti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. #REVB##T1#
Tosanesti throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tosanesti's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVR#
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Tosanesti throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tosanesti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tosanesti is keeping the position for now.
Santos trying to control but Tosanesti is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Tosanesti has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Tosanesti looking for a sweep. Not yet Tosanesti, not yet. #SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tosanesti lands an upkick as Santos stands over him.#SUB2#
Tosanesti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Santos tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Tosanesti tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Tosanesti prevents Santos from moving into mount.
Tosanesti is trying to get back to half guard.
Tosanesti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU#
Santos escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tosanesti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tosanesti stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tosanesti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tosanesti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Tosanesti cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Tosanesti jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tosanesti cracks Santos with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosanesti throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tosanesti but Tosanesti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Tosanesti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gracie Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosanesti lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tosanesti thuds his shin into the meat of Santos's side.
Tosanesti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tosanesti connects with a body shot.
Tosanesti scores with a kick to the body.
Tosanesti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tosanesti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#KD2#
Tosanesti drops Santos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santos looks back up at him and smiles so Tosanesti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Tosanesti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tosanesti.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tosanesti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Tosanesti circles away.
Tosanesti unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Tosanesti drops Santos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santos looks back up at him and smiles so Tosanesti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tosanesti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tosanesti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chris Tosanesti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tosanesti scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Santos walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tosanesti swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Tosanesti!
Our winner, Chris Tosanesti, 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:
ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tosanesti's head backwards.
Tosanesti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ebe.
Ebe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tosanesti is looking to clinch.
Tosanesti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.
A leg kick checked by Ebe.
Tosanesti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Ebe.
Ebe dips to his left and cracks Tosanesti with an uppercut!#KD#
Ebe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tosanesti sprawling to the canvas! Tosanesti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ebe finish him?!
#ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tosanesti out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Ebe!
Isaac Ebe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Chris Tosanesti stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Zakharov catches Tosanesti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Chris Tosanesti has been cut.
Tosanesti tries a head kick but it misses.
Zakharov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left and a right from Tosanesti both land. Nice combination.
Zakharov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tosanesti counters with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tosanesti connects with a leg kick.
Tosanesti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zakharov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zakharov throws a big counter combination but Tosanesti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tosanesti lands the left hand.
Zakharov 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.
Zakharov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tosanesti counters with a single leg into guard. Zakharov didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov is adopting a defensive guard.
Tosanesti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tosanesti trying to control but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Tosanesti throws a strike but Zakharov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tosanesti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zakharov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosanesti is retaining full guard.
Tosanesti wants to sweep here but Zakharov controlling him for the moment.
Tosanesti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zakharov controlling from the top position.
Tosanesti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakharov is one step ahead there. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakharov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zakharov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zakharov looking to pass the guard.
Tosanesti looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zakharov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A left and a right from Tosanesti both land. Nice combination.
Tosanesti shoots in for a double leg but Zakharov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tosanesti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zakharov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov lands a really nice looking cross but Tosanesti seems unphased.
Tosanesti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!
Zakharov lands a nice hook to Tosanesti's body. Tosanesti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zakharov connects with a body shot.
Tosanesti looks winded!
Zakharov drops Tosanesti with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zakharov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#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.
Tosanesti misses with a right hand
and Knell counters with a nice body shot.
Knell walks into a straight right hand from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Knell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tosanesti! Knell lets Tosanesti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chris Tosanesti has been cut.
Tosanesti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knell rattles Tosanesti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Tosanesti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Knell dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Tosanesti stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Death Knell!
After winning the bout, Death Knell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Chris Tosanesti had this to say: 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 144
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Tosanesti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couceiro.
Couceiro fails with the takedown.
Tosanesti is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Tosanesti moves into the clinch successfully.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosanesti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.
Tosanesti misses with an elbow strike.
Couceiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tosanesti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tosanesti prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tosanesti is defending well.
Tosanesti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tosanesti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couceiro backwards.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown.
Tosanesti misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Tosanesti misses with a body punch.
Tosanesti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tosanesti avoiding damage.
Couceiro wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Couceiro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Couceiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Tosanesti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Couceiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosanesti keeps working. #T2#
Tosanesti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Couceiro trying to control but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Tosanesti wants to sweep but no luck.
Tosanesti is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Couceiro dives into side control.
Couceiro misses with the ground and pound.
Tosanesti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Couceiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro trying to control the action but Tosanesti is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tosanesti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tosanesti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Tosanesti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tosanesti parries the strikes from Couceiro easily there. Couceiro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tosanesti to escape.
Couceiro wants to control but Tosanesti is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Couceiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Tosanesti is defending well.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosanesti keeps working.
Tosanesti is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Tosanesti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Couceiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti 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#
Couceiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tosanesti scores with a jab. Couceiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couceiro shoots for a takedown but Tosanesti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tosanesti connects with a looping right hand.
Couceiro with a poor takedown
enabling Tosanesti to counter with a crisp jab.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.#CL#
Tosanesti darts in and clinches Couceiro up against the cage.
Couceiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Tosanesti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Couceiro is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couceiro wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couceiro is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Tosanesti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couceiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Tosanesti drops Couceiro with a beautiful combination! Couceiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tosanesti is looking for the KO!#ROC#Couceiro is rocked!#T1#
Tosanesti drops Couceiro with a huge uppercut! Couceiro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tosanesti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
An out of breath Chris Tosanesti 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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Event:
ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Tosanesti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyme.
Tosanesti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyme moves away.#CL2#
Tosanesti clinches up against the cage.
Tyme misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyme tries a body shot but Tosanesti blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti lands an uppercut.
Tosanesti connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Tyme has been cut.
Tyme misses with the head strike.
Tyme working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Tosanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Tosanesti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tosanesti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyme throws a shot from downtown. Tosanesti moves away and avoids it.
Tosanesti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Tyme finds it's target.#CL2#
Tyme gets tackled into the cage by Tosanesti. Tosanesti maintains the clinch.
Tosanesti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tosanesti.
Tyme throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosanesti.
Tyme takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Tosanesti lands a nice elbow.
Tosanesti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyme's defenses. #BC2#
Tosanesti manages to break the clinch.
Tyme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Tosanesti counters by moving into the clinch.
Tosanesti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyme in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tosanesti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyme's face.
#BC2#
Tosanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Tosanesti.
Tosanesti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Tyme's head coaches at Dark Knight Fight House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Tosanesti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tyme sprawling to the canvas! Tyme rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tosanesti finish him?!
#ROC2#Tyme is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Tosanesti darts in and clinches Tyme up against the cage.
Oh Tyme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tosanesti pushes Tyme against the cage. Tosanesti is working some dirty boxing. Tosanesti pushes off with a quick right hook! Tyme goes down! Tyme tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tosanesti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
Chris Tosanesti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Magnus Tyme was interviewed post fight and said 'I respect my opponent, tonight just wasnt my night, thanks.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 135
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook
and Tosanesti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tosanesti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Tosanesti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Masunwendinghamar slips a jab and a cross from Tosanesti.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a lunging right hand
and Masunwendinghamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Masunwendinghamar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab when Tosanesti was well out of range.#TD#
Tosanesti drives through with a takedown into Masunwendinghamar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand and escape but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Masunwendinghamar keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
Tosanesti throws a big right hand that misses.
Tosanesti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tosanesti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tosanesti is working Masunwendinghamar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand but Tosanesti is controlling the position.
Tosanesti wants to control from the top but Masunwendinghamar keeps moving.
Masunwendinghamar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tosanesti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Tosanesti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tosanesti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tosanesti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tosanesti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masunwendinghamar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masunwendinghamar keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
Masunwendinghamar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masunwendinghamar keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tosanesti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard.
Tosanesti with a nice head shot there.
Masunwendinghamar keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
Tosanesti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tosanesti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masunwendinghamar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tosanesti controls the pace.
Tosanesti prevents Masunwendinghamar from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Tosanesti slips nicely into half guard.
Tosanesti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tosanesti lands with a punch from half guard.
Tosanesti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Masunwendinghamar looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tosanesti lands a nice short elbow.
Tosanesti controlling the pace. #SUB#
Tosanesti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosanesti 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.
Tosanesti 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.#T4#
Masunwendinghamar tries to kick Tosanesti off in order to stand up. Tosanesti Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tosanesti wants to take a breather but Masunwendinghamar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tosanesti.
Tosanesti landing some decent shots from guard.
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tosanesti looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tosanesti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tosanesti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tosanesti loads up on a big right hand but Masunwendinghamar slips the punch.#TD#
Tosanesti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masunwendinghamar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tosanesti manages to pass to side control.
Masunwendinghamar looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tosanesti works his way into side control. #T1#
Tosanesti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Tosanesti has hold of Masunwendinghamar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Masunwendinghamar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tosanesti cranks the arm and Masunwendinghamar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Masunwendinghamar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Tosanesti!
After winning the bout, Chris Tosanesti 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:
LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tosanesti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahearn lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Tosanesti breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tosanesti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahearn, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ahearn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahearn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ahearn working for submissions but it's allowed Tosanesti to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Tosanesti there.
Nice strikes from Tosanesti there.
Tosanesti lands with a punch from half guard.
Tosanesti lands with a punch from half guard.
Tosanesti is pressing down on Ahearn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahearn is holding on for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosanesti is still trying to improve position.
Ahearn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tosanesti is keen to just control but Ahearn is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Tosanesti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tosanesti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Ahearn has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Tosanesti. Oh but Ahearn has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tosanesti goes limp - he's gone! Ahearn jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Padraig Ahearn!
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Tosanesti finds it's way through Kreischer's defenses.
Tosanesti throws a looping overhand right but Kreischer ducks down to avoid it.
Tosanesti moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Tosanesti throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kreischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosanesti throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Tosanesti gets a double leg takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Tosanesti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Tosanesti wants to pass the guard but Kreischer is keeping the position.#T1#
Kreischer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kreischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreischer has his hands on Tosanesti's head, controlling the position.
Tosanesti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tosanesti stands up over Kreischer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kreischer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tosanesti postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
Tosanesti pushing down on Kreischer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tosanesti trying to control the action but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kreischer is concentrating on defense, preventing Tosanesti from advancing position. #SUB2#
Tosanesti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kreischer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tosanesti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kreischer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Tosanesti looks to land a strike but Kreischer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet.
Tosanesti forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosanesti winds up and cracks Kreischer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer trying to control from the bottom.
Tosanesti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tosanesti is keen to just control but Kreischer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreischer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kreischer is looking to sweep but instead, Tosanesti has passed into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Tosanesti is working for a kimura but Kreischer is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosanesti tries to pass to full mount but Kreischer defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreischer's head.
Nice strikes from Tosanesti there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Tosanesti does no damage.
Kreischer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tosanesti manages to circle out of the way.
Tosanesti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tosanesti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosanesti's head.
Tosanesti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tosanesti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Tosanesti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Tosanesti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreischer doesn't seem bothered though.
Tosanesti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Tosanesti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kreischer gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Tosanesti is breathing heavily.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Tosanesti manages to break the clinch.
Herbert Kreischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreischer connects with a jab.
Tosanesti moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Tosanesti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tosanesti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tosanesti connects with a single shot there.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosanesti manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti slips under a jab.
Tosanesti flicks out a counter leg kick but Kreischer steps away.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the head.
Kreischer slips under a jab.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreischer, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Tosanesti swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Tosanesti gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kreischer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tosanesti is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
A victorious Herbert Kreischer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Tosanesti jabs Ahearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahearn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahearn throws a jab when Tosanesti was well out of range.
Tosanesti scores with a spinning back kick!
Ahearn is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti digs a good hook to Ahearn's body.
Tosanesti throws a right hand that Ahearn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahearn also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ahearn gets tackled into the cage by Tosanesti. Tosanesti maintains the clinch.
Tosanesti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahearn.
#BC2#
Tosanesti breaks from the clinch.
Tosanesti throws a head kick that misses.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tosanesti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosanesti tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Tosanesti has Ahearn up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosanesti's elbow.
Tosanesti digs a right hand underneath Ahearn's ribcage. Ahearn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Tosanesti slowing the pace effectively.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Tosanesti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Padraig Ahearn has been cut.
Tosanesti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahearn is defending well for now.#BC2#
Tosanesti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Tosanesti misses.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Tosanesti moves out of range.
Tosanesti 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.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Tosanesti is looking to land body kicks.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Ahearn lands a really nice looking cross but Tosanesti seems unphased.
Tosanesti throws a series of punches but Ahearn moves out of range.
Tosanesti misses with a head kick.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosanesti moves away.
Tosanesti fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Tosanesti wants to clinch
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Tosanesti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tosanesti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris Tosanesti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosanesti misses with a low kick.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Tosanesti manages to avoid it.
Tosanesti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ahearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Tosanesti misses.
Ahearn misses with a looping left.
Ahearn looks to land a combination but Tosanesti avoids it well.
Tosanesti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Tosanesti slips the punch.#T3#
Tosanesti works Ahearn's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Tosanesti rushes Ahearn and presses him up against the cage.
Tosanesti tries a knee to the head but Ahearn blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tosanesti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tosanesti tries a knee to the head but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Tosanesti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Tosanesti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tosanesti scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Ahearn decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ahearn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tosanesti has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Tosanesti slips a nice elbow through Ahearn's hands, connecting with Ahearn's forehead.
Tosanesti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tosanesti wants to pass to mount but Ahearn is defending the position.
Tosanesti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tosanesti is keen to just control but Ahearn is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tosanesti pulls his head out easily.
Tosanesti prevents Ahearn from improving his position.
Tosanesti 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Padraig Ahearn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tosanesti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahearn misses with a wild combination.
Ahearn moves out of range as Tosanesti strikes.
Ahearn looks to land a combination but Tosanesti avoids it well.
Tosanesti throws out a counter right but Ahearn avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Tosanesti finds it's way through Ahearn's defenses.
OH! Ahearn has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Tosanesti smells blood and charges in for the finish! Tosanesti unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Ahearn sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Tosanesti!
A very excited looking Chris Tosanesti 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:
ENIGMA 101
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Tosanesti misses with a body kick.
Tosanesti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurschmann circles away.
Tosanesti throws a front kick aimed at Kurschmann's knee but Kurschmann avoids it well.
Tosanesti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Kurschmann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurschmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurschmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tosanesti misses with a jab to the body
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurschmann blocks a head kick by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann misses the jab.
Tosanesti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tosanesti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurschmann is out of range. #T1#
Kurschmann misses with a jab to the body
and Tosanesti counters with a low kick, right behind Kurschmann 's knee.
Tosanesti throws a head kick that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tosanesti looks to throw a body kick
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp right that sends Tosanesti to the canvas! Kurschmann follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann!
The defeated Chris Tosanesti had this to say: 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 93
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Seigel missing with a left hand there. Tosanesti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seigel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tosanesti.
Seigel tries to clinch up but Tosanesti circles away and keeps his distance.
Tosanesti looks to land a left hand but Seigel moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Seigel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but Tosanesti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Tosanesti.
Seigel is stalling here.
Seigel can't find room to land a body shot as Tosanesti controls the action.
Tosanesti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Tosanesti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seigel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seigel. Tosanesti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seigel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seigel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tosanesti misses with an uppercut. Seigel saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Seigel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Seigel misses. #TD2#
Tosanesti scores with a takedown into Seigel's guard.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but Seigel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti wants to control from the top but Seigel keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seigel holds on and takes a little breather.
Tosanesti throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tosanesti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Seigel pushes Tosanesti away with a front kick.
Seigel tries to land a front kick but Tosanesti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tosanesti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tosanesti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seigel misses with a leg kick
and Tosanesti counters with a two punch combo.
Seigel checks a low kick from Tosanesti.
Seigel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seigel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tosanesti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Seigel's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tosanesti throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosanesti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Tosanesti throws a looping overhand right but Seigel ducks down to avoid it.
Seigel is looking to counter the offense by Tosanesti and move into the clinch.
Chris Tosanesti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosanesti slips a straight right by Seigel.
Good exchange - Tosanesti coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seigel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tosanesti scores with a decent looking hook.
Tosanesti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tosanesti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seigel tries to land a front kick but Tosanesti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosanesti. Seigel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosanesti tests Seigel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tosanesti throws out a loose jab but Seigel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seigel misses with a wild body shot.
Tosanesti cracks Seigel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Tosanesti - just one landing.
Seigel moves forwards but Tosanesti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seigel ducks under a wild hook from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seigel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosanesti moves away.
Tosanesti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tosanesti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Seigel punishes Tosanesti's body with a nice straight punch.
Seigel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tosanesti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seigel thinking.
Seigel connects with a leg kick.
Tosanesti dives in for a single leg takedown but Seigel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bugsy Seigel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosanesti throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Seigel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but Tosanesti blocks with his arms.
Seigel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosanesti controls his hands.
Seigel tries to land knees in the clinch but Tosanesti avoids the damage to the body.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tosanesti is looking for a takedown.
Seigel tries to stall but Tosanesti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Seigel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bugsy Seigel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tosanesti.
Seigel misses with a knee to the head.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tosanesti.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seigel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seigel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosanesti blocking some punches.
Seigel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tosanesti blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Seigel.
#KD#
Seigel drops Tosanesti with a big knee straight up the middle! Tosanesti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chris Tosanesti has been cut.
Tosanesti is breathing heavily.
Tosanesti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tosanesti is still on wobbly legs! Can Seigel finish him?
Seigel throws a wild body kick that Tosanesti sees coming a mile off.
Tosanesti tries to get into range but Seigel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tosanesti! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Seigel scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
A relieved looking Bugsy Seigel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 82
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Tosanesti slips a straight right by Knell.
Knell misses with a right hand
and Knell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tosanesti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tosanesti scores with a nice body kick.
Knell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knell misses with an uppercut.
Knell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosanesti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knell thows a leg kick but Tosanesti checks it
and Tosanesti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Knell misses.
Knell throws a chopping leg kick but Tosanesti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tosanesti 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knell connects with a body shot that sends Tosanesti's belly button to the back.
Knell looks to throw the jab but Tosanesti is out of range.
Tosanesti is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Tosanesti blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knell.
Tosanesti fails with the takedown.
Knell throws a front kick aimed at Tosanesti's knee but Tosanesti avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tosanesti! But no joy.
Tosanesti lands with a good body shot.
Knell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosanesti. Knell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knell is looking to land body kicks.
Tosanesti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knell moves to clinch but Tosanesti breaks away
and Tosanesti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tosanesti slips a jab and a cross from Knell.
#T2#
Knell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tosanestis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tosanesti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosanesti.
Knell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knell thuds his right hand into Tosanesti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick from Knell, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Knell's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tosanesti counters with a series of strikes. Knell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knell misses with an uppercut.
Tosanesti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knell is looking to chop away at Tosanesti's legs. #CL2#
Tosanesti clinches up against the cage.
Tosanesti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knell has him pressed against the cage.
Knell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosanesti's elbow. #T3#
Knell scores with a shot to the side of Tosanesti's head.
Knell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tosanesti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tosanesti stalling in the clinch.
Knell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tosanesti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knell working aggressively here.
Tosanesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti is looking to break free of the clinch but Knell has double underhooks.
Knell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosanesti's elbow.
Tosanesti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Knell misses with some punches.
Knell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosanesti controls his hands.
Knell misses with a body punch.
Knell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Knell.
Knell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knell.
Tosanesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosanesti controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti lands a nice uppercut.
Tosanesti tries to pull guard but Knell won't allow it.
Knell misses with a punch to the body.
Knell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knell misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Death Knell will probably get the nod.
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#
Knell with a jab.
Tosanesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knell but Knell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!
Tosanesti walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Knell swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Death Knell!
A relieved looking Death Knell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Tosanesti as he connects with a hook.
Tosanesti motions for Tamburello to come forward. Tosanesti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Tosanesti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamburello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tosanesti throws a push kick but Tamburello slaps the foot to one side.
Tosanesti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosanesti scores with a nice head shot.
We've been informed that Tosanesti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosanesti.
Tosanesti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamburello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosanesti tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Tosanesti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Tamburello - just one landing.
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!#KD2#
Tosanesti cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tamburello looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tosanesti finish him?
#ROC2#Tamburello is rocked!
Tamburello misses with a jab to the body
and Tosanesti counters with a big right hand! Oh Tamburello is in trouble here! Tosanesti follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
After winning the bout, Chris Tosanesti 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:
GFC 22 - Frossard vs. Brown
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tosanesti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tosanesti showed some decent athleticism there.
Tosanesti is pressing down on Karres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karres is holding on for now.
Karres tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tosanesti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosanesti.
Karres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosanesti.
Still in half guard, Tosanesti seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tosanesti is working for a kimura but Karres is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosanesti throwing shots but Karres is blocking nicely. #T1#
Tosanesti prevents Karres from improving his position.
Tosanesti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karres is trying to get back to full guard.
Tosanesti is nestled in close to Karres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tosanesti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tosanesti distracts Karres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tosanesti wants to pass the guard but Karres is keeping the position.
Tosanesti lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Karres controls Tosanesti momentarily but Tosanesti frees himself.
Tosanesti passes Karres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tosanesti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karres!
Tosanesti with the ground and pound from mount.
Tosanesti working Karres over with strikes here.
Tosanesti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosanesti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karres taking shots to the head.
Karres is working to get back to half guard.
Tosanesti with shots to the head and body - Karres looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Karres is rocked!#T3#
Karres is looking to improve his position but Tosanesti isn't that keen on the idea.
Karres is squirming around, avoiding Tosanesti's attempts to control the action.
Tosanesti lands a big shot there that rocks Karres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tosanesti postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Karres badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tosanesti around the waist but Tosanesti pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tosanesti is the winner by TKO! Tosanesti jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
Chris Tosanesti 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:
TK 13
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Boy misses with an uppercut
and Toanesti counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toanesti.
Toanesti misses with a left hand
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Boy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toanesti under the eye.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Boy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toanesti misses with a body kick.
Toanesti misses with a looping right.
Boy is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toanesti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toanesti blocks a body shot from Boy. #T1#
Boy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toanesti.
Boy tries to work over Toanesti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toanesti blocking some punches.
#TD#
Toanesti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boy is trying to get back to half guard.
Boy seems a little lost for a moment, as Toanesti dominates the positioning.
Toanesti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boy for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SU#
Toanesti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Toanesti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toanesti's hands.
Toanesti lands with a good body shot.
Toanesti moves away from the strike by Boy.
Boy's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toanesti misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Toanesti.#T3#
Toanesti throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toanesti throws a body kick that misses
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amsterdam Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Toanesti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boy regains guard immediately.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Toanesti manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Boy is looking to control Toanesti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boy avoid being mounted?#T4#
Toanesti is taking a breather. Boy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toanesti uses his free foot to push down on Boy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boy.
Toanesti content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Toanesti 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##KD#
Toanesti lands a big right hand that sends Boy crashing to the mat! Toanesti stays standing though and waves Boy back to his feet!
A jab from Boy misses.
Toanesti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toanesti keeps the fight on the outside.
Toanesti ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
A quick step to the side and Toanesti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toanesti digs a good body shot into Boy's ribs.
Toanesti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Toanesti.
Toanesti misses the shot to the body.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toanesti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toanesti is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Toanesti shuts the power down on Boy. Lights out, game over! Toanesti is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Toanesti!
After winning the bout, Chris Toanesti 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:
TK 9: Pohjola
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Toanesti cracks Golden Ticket with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Yuki Stat Golden Ticket has been cut.#TD2#
Golden Ticket shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toanesti's guard.
Golden Ticket looking to pass the guard.
Toanesti keeping moving, preventing Golden Ticket from controlling successfully.
Toanesti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Golden Ticket has his foot on Toanesti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toanesti works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toanesti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toanesti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Golden Ticket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toanesti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB2#
Golden Ticket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toanesti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Golden Ticket is looking for a triangle here but Toanesti uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Toanesti trying to control the action but Golden Ticket is working from the bottom.
Golden Ticket sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Toanesti tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Golden Ticket.
Toanesti is looking to advance position but Golden Ticket won't allow it.
Toanesti passes to side control. #SU#
Toanesti decides to stand back up. Toanesti steps back and let's Golden Ticket get back to his feet.#TD2#
Golden Ticket shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Golden Ticket was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Golden Ticket working away.#T3#
Toanesti sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Golden Ticket is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Toanesti is defending against the submission attempts here by Golden Ticket.
#SUB#
Toanesti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Golden Ticket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Golden Ticket wants to free his trapped foot but Toanesti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toanesti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golden Ticket controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toanesti wants to stand but Golden Ticket is controlling the position.
Toanesti keeping moving, preventing Golden Ticket from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Toanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Stat Golden Ticket's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Toanesti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golden Ticket doesn't seem phased though.
Toanesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golden Ticket can do to turn this around?
Golden Ticket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toanesti sprawls well. Toanesti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Golden Ticket gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Toanesti has closed the distance and engaged Golden Ticket in a clinch.
Golden Ticket tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toanesti stops a takedown attempt from Golden Ticket.
Chris Toanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Stat Golden Ticket.#BC#
Toanesti manages to break the clinch.
Golden Ticket dives in for a single leg takedown but Toanesti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Toanesti has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golden Ticket takes a knee right on the jaw!
Toanesti tries to throw a body punch but Golden Ticket avoids it by throwing Toanesti back against the cage.
Golden Ticket is working for takedown but Toanesti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Golden Ticket looking for a takedown.
Toanesti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toanesti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golden Ticket is breathing heavily.#T1#
Golden Ticket is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Toanesti lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Toanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toanesti lands a nice hook to Golden Ticket's body. Golden Ticket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golden Ticket needs to keep his hands up - Toanesti had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Toanesti lands a big right hand that sends Golden Ticket crashing to the mat! Toanesti stays standing though and waves Golden Ticket back to his feet!#ROC#Golden Ticket is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Yuki Stat Golden Ticket's cut even more.
Chris Toanesti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toanesti seems to be stalking Golden Ticket here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Golden Ticket drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Toanesti!
Chris Toanesti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TK 6: Louhi
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson swings for the body but Toanesti moves out of range.
Toanesti tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Toanesti dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toanesti pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Toanesti 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.
Toanesti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to control Toanesti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Toanesti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toanesti stalling.
Toanesti working Wilson over with strikes.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toanesti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toanesti jumps into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toanesti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Toanesti 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Toanesti is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wilson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Toanesti gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wilson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Toanesti lets go of the hold and Wilson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Toanesti!
A victorious Chris Toanesti 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:
TK 3: Lemminkäinen
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Oka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toanesti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toanesti moves out of range of the strikes.
Toanesti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Oka misses.
Oka misses with a combination
and Toanesti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oka thinking.
Oka misses with an uppercut. Toanesti saw that one coming.
Oka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Oka takes the fight into the clinch.
Toanesti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Pier Oka has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Toanesti blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oka tries to circle away but Toanesti has him pinned against the cage.
Oka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oka throws an elbow that misses.
Toanesti misses with a knee strike.
Oka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toanesti is keeping busy.#T1##TD2#
Toanesti pulls guard effortlessly.
Toanesti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Toanesti winds up and cracks Oka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Toanesti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Toanesti trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oka won't allow Toanesti to pass to mount.
Toanesti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toanesti. #T2#
Toanesti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oka's head.
Toanesti trying to mount his opponent but Oka defends it. #SUB2#
Toanesti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Oka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Toanesti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Toanesti!
Chris Toanesti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TK 1: Väinämöinen
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
IV stuffs the takedown.
IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toanesti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toanesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with IV but IV pushes him off and we're back to square one.
IV throws a hook but Toanesti blocks it.
Toanesti tries to counter with a takedown but IV is quick to defend against it.
Toanesti is trying hard to land a takedown here. IV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Toanesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toanesti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IV.
Toanesti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from IV finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toanesti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV throws a looping overhand right but Toanesti ducks down to avoid it.
IV's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on IV's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
BOOM! IV lands a beautiful left hook that drops Toanesti. Toanesti tries to recover but IV is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Toanesti lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV 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.
Chris Toanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
BWMMA-7: Remastered
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Toanesti just misses with a punch to the body.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toanesti swings away with a body shot that misses
letting IV counter with a right hand.
Toanesti moves away from the strike by IV.
IV throws an overhand right that lands on Toanesti's shoulder, as Toanesti tries to avoid the shot.
Toanesti throws a counter combo.
IV misses with a straight left. #KD#
IV catches Toanesti napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Toanesti to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toanesti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toanesti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
IV would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Toanesti wants to sweep here but IV controlling him for the moment. #T1#
IV definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toanesti controlling IV's posture.
Toanesti has a closed guard, preventing IV from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IV misses with a wild body shot.
Charlie IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD#
IV bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Toanesti! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Toanesti trying to control the position.
#T2#
IV wants to stand but Toanesti is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
IV gets to his feet - Toanesti follows without any prompting. #KD#
IV bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Toanesti! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Toanesti is rocked!
IV has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Toanesti has a closed guard, preventing IV from standing up.
Toanesti is still in real trouble! Can IV finish him?#SU#
IV decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toanesti, up you get!
Toanesti seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Toanesti tenderised IV's leg. IV is trying to keep his angry face on.
IV fakes the body blow, causing Toanesti to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Toanesti goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BWMMA-6 Double Header
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Toanesti lands with a hook. Bukowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bukowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toanesti as he jumps to the side.
Bukowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
Toanesti lands a big uppercut and Bukowski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bukowski looks OK. Toanesti waves Bukowski back to his feet!#ROC#Bukowski is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toanesti is defended easily by Bukowski.
Bukowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toanesti throws a leg kick which misses Bukowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Bukowski tries to avoid it.
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!
Toanesti misses with a series of wild punches.
Toanesti steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Bukowski is out on his feet! Toanesti sets himself and nearly takes Bukowski's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Toanesti!
An out of breath Chris Toanesti 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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