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Event:
Byzantium 28
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Abarra scores with a one two! Tonon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Garry Tonon has been cut.#TD#
Abarra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abarra looks to land a strike but Tonon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abarra is looking to advance position but Tonon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##ES#
Abarra bucks Tonon off and manages to get back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abarra counters with a three punch combo that has Tonon backing up. Tonon nods at Abarra to acknowledge the strikes.
Abarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abarra punishes Tonon's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abarra lands a head kick!
Tonon misses with a hook to the body
and Abarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Abarra! Tonon is backing up but he can't get away as Abarra lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Tonon and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Perrin Abarra!
Perrin Abarra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Tonon does no damage. #TD#
Smith feints and as Tonon raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tonon trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith won't allow Tonon to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith is not content to let Tonon control the position.#T2#
Tonon prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Tonon wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Tonon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith stops Tonon from standing up.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith stops Tonon from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Tonon working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Tonon is trying to keep Smith in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonon on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith scores with a takedown into Tonon's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonon is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tonon's face as Smith controls the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Tonon is working away.
Tonon wants to control but Smith postures up.
Tonon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tonon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tonon is breathing heavily.
Tonon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tonon trying to control but Smith postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith prevents Tonon from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Smith will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonon wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tonon's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet. #SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Tonon's guard.
Smith won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khabib Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Tonon.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side. #TD#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tonon controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Khabib Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Tonon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yuldashev to the ground. Tonon is now in Yuldashev's guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuldashev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yuldashev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuldashev keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuldashev keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tonon throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Yuldashev counters with a series of strikes. Tonon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Yuldashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yuldashev counters with a nice body shot.
Garry Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yuldashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Yuldashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Tonon.
Tonon looks winded!
Yuldashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Yuldashev lands a big right hand that sends Tonon crashing to the mat! Yuldashev stays standing though and waves Tonon back to his feet!#KD#
Yuldashev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tonon sprawling to the canvas! Tonon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yuldashev finish him?!
#ROC#Tonon is rocked!
Yuldashev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Yuldashev cracks Tonon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yuldashev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tonon to stand back up!
Tonon is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuldashev finish him?
Yuldashev lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tonon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Yuldashev from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tonon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A victorious Temirbek Yuldashev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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