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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Tikhonov throws the left hand but Fajardo avoids the punch easily.
Tikhonov moves in looking to clinch but Fajardo pushes him off.
Fajardo misses the shot to the body.
Tikhonov throws a big counter combination but Fajardo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tikhonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fajardo connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Tikhonov misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Fajardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tikhonov dips to his left and cracks Fajardo with an uppercut!
Tikhonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Tikhonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fajardo with a nice cross.
Fajardo loads up on a big right hand but Tikhonov slips the punch.
Tikhonov misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fajardo ducks under a wild hook from Tikhonov.
Tikhonov sizes up Fajardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viktor Tikhonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikhonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fajardo has time to react.
Fajardo misses with an uppercut. Tikhonov saw that one coming.#T1#
Tikhonov throws out a loose jab but Fajardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikhonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fajardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Fajardo drives through with a takedown into Tikhonov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fajardo works over Tikhonov with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tikhonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fajardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tikhonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully.
Fajardo landing with the ground and pound.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Fajardo in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fajardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fajardo working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
Fajardo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fajardo stands up over Tikhonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fajardo stays in close to Tikhonov's body and controls the position.
Tikhonov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fajardo wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping busy.
#T3#
Fajardo is trying is best to control the position here.
Fajardo is not content to let Tikhonov control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fajardo tries to roll over but Tikhonov keeps him under control.
Tikhonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tikhonov is trying to control. Fajardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fajardo trying to hold on to Tikhonov's head to control him but Tikhonov postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fajardo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tikhonov is staying active.
Fajardo tries to roll over but Tikhonov keeps him under control.
Tikhonov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fajardo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fajardo is trying to maintain the position but Tikhonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Fajardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fajardo trying to control from the bottom.
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 Viktor Tikhonov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the body from Tikhonov misses
and Tikhonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fajardo. Tikhonov does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Fajardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tikhonov tries to roll over but Fajardo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikhonov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fajardo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fajardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikhonov is keeping the position for now.
Fajardo is in close to Tikhonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fajardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fajardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Tikhonov is trying to control the position but Fajardo postures up.
Fajardo advances to half guard.
Tikhonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fajardo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fajardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikhonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Franco Fajardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fajardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Fajardo.
Fajardo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fajardo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tikhonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fajardo trying to mount his opponent but Tikhonov defends it. #T2#
Fajardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fajardo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tikhonov won't allow Fajardo to pass to mount.
Tikhonov trying to hold on to Fajardo's head to control him but Fajardo postures up.
#SUB2#
Fajardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tikhonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fajardo.
Fajardo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fajardo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tikhonov's head. #T3##SUB2#
Fajardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fajardo trying to control from half guard but Tikhonov is working away.
Tikhonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tikhonov.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Fajardo in close.
Fajardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tikhonov keeping full guard, as Fajardo tries to pass. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajardo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fajardo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fajardo works over Tikhonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fajardo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tikhonov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fajardo is now in half guard.
Fajardo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikhonov has hold of Fajardo's hands but Fajardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fajardo wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy.
Fajardo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Fajardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tikhonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tikhonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fajardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tikhonov thinking.
Tikhonov looks to land a combination. Fajardo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tikhonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fajardo is just out of range.
Tikhonov blocks a jab.
Tikhonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Viktor Tikhonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tikhonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fajardo moves away.
Tikhonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fajardo feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Fajardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tikhonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tikhonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fajardo scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fajardo working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Tikhonov is rocked!
Fajardo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tikhonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fajardo working the head with strikes. #T1#
Tikhonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fajardo lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Tikhonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Fajardo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fajardo grinds an elbow into Tikhonov's temple.
Fajardo landing strikes.
Fajardo lands some shots froms side control.
Fajardo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fajardo controls the position.
Fajardo wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy.
Tikhonov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Tikhonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tikhonov seems a little lost for a moment, as Fajardo dominates the positioning.
Tikhonov stops Fajardo from passing to mount.
Fajardo lands an elbow.
Tikhonov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Fajardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fajardo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Fajardo working Tikhonov over with strikes.
Fajardo prevents Tikhonov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fajardo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fajardo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fajardo prevents Tikhonov from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Fajardo seems content to control.
Tikhonov trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Fajardo controlling the action here.
Fajardo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fajardo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franco Fajardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fajardo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viktor Tikhonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fajardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Fajardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fajardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Franco Fajardo!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Franco Fajardo!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Franco Fajardo!
Franco Fajardo wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
KIFC 96
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jassim gets a takedown into half guard.
Tikhonov has one foot on Jassim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jassim scores with a takedown into Tikhonov's guard.
Tikhonov trying to control the position.
Jassim looking to pass the guard.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Jassim in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jassim trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikhonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jassim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Jassim is pushing down on Tikhonov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tikhonov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jassim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tikhonov is controlling Jassim's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Jassim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tikhonov defends it well. #SUB2#
Jassim wants to work for an arm triangle but Tikhonov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jassim is trying to control the action in half guard but Tikhonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tikhonov wants to control but Jassim is keeping busy.
Jassim wants to free his trapped foot but Tikhonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tikhonov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Island Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Jassim is trying to work for a kimura but Tikhonov is defending well.
#T2#
Jassim trying to control from half guard but Tikhonov is working away.
Jassim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jassim trying to advance position but Tikhonov counters by regaining guard.
Jassim postures up.
Jassim tries to free his leg and advance position but Tikhonov is retaining full guard.
Jassim forces his way into half guard.
Tikhonov trying to control from the bottom.
Jassim is trying to control the action in half guard but Tikhonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jassim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tikhonov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tikhonov tries to get to full guard but Jassim has control of the leg. #T3#
Jassim is just content to waste time from the top position. Tikhonov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jassim looking to pass the guard.
Jassim is looking to pass into half guard but Tikhonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tikhonov is in guard.#REVR#
Tikhonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jassim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Jassim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tikhonov passes into half guard.
Jassim wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jassim gets back to full guard.
Tikhonov trying to control but Jassim is working from the bottom.
Jassim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tikhonov's guard. #REVB#
Tikhonov wants to get back to his feet but Jassim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Jassim in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikhonov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Tikhonov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mo Jassim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tikhonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jassim closes the distance and clinches up with Tikhonov, looking for a takedown. Jassim pushes Tikhonov against the cage but Tikhonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Jassim gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Jassim is trying to get an arm triangle but Tikhonov is defending well.
We've been informed that Jassim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jassim working away.#SUB2#
Jassim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tikhonov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tikhonov tries to bench press Jassim off him but Jassim keeps the position. #SUB2#
Jassim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tikhonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jassim's guard! Nice work there by Tikhonov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jassim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tikhonov passes into half guard.
Jassim wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping busy.
#T1#
Jassim wants to improve his position but Tikhonov is controlling well.
Jassim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tikhonov trying to control but Jassim is working from the bottom.
Tikhonov looking to pass the guard.
Jassim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jassim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Tikhonov 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.
Jassim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mo Jassim has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jassim is working to tighten his grip on Tikhonov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tikhonov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jassim is really squeezing tight and eventually Tikhonov passes out! Jassim breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mo Jassim! |
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Event:
KIFC 81
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Tikhonov avoids it easily.
Nice cross by TheNoseBleeds.
Tikhonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TheNoseBleeds throws a looping overhand right but Tikhonov ducks down to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheNoseBleeds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tikhonov misses with an uppercut.
Tikhonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tikhonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tikhonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TheNoseBleeds takes a swing at Tikhonov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from TheNoseBleeds misses the target.
Tikhonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tikhonov lands a right hook to the body.
Tikhonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
TheNoseBleeds swings widly with a right hand
and Tikhonov counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikhonov lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Tikhonov gets caught napping as TheNoseBleeds dives in and scores a takedown. Tikhonov manages to retain guard.
Tikhonov looking to control.
#T1#
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
TheNoseBleeds landing with the ground and pound.
Tikhonov controls TheNoseBleeds momentarily but TheNoseBleeds frees himself.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tikhonov trying to control the position here.
Tikhonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tikhonov trying to keep a closed guard but TheNoseBleeds is proving a slippery customer.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing TheNoseBleeds from controlling successfully.
TheNoseBleeds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tikhonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Tikhonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikhonov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TheNoseBleeds throws a big elbow that misses.
TheNoseBleeds wants to pass the guard but Tikhonov is keeping the position.
Tikhonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TheNoseBleeds scoring with punches to the head and body.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
Tikhonov trying to control the position.
#T3#
TheNoseBleeds wants to pass the guard but Tikhonov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TheNoseBleeds postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
TheNoseBleeds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
TheNoseBleeds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tikhonov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
TheNoseBleeds lands an elbow.
TheNoseBleeds lands some shots froms side control.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy.
TheNoseBleeds misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tikhonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tikhonov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Tikhonov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tikhonov is looking to improve his position.
TheNoseBleeds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
TheNoseBleeds slips a nice elbow through Tikhonov's hands, connecting with Tikhonov's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikhonov regains full guard. Nicely done.
TheNoseBleeds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
TheNoseBleeds works over Tikhonov with some ground and pound from guard.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds cracks Tikhonov with a solid left hand.
Tikhonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as TheNoseBleeds controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
TheNoseBleeds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tikhonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tikhonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TheNoseBleeds's head backwards.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tikhonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
TheNoseBleeds has his takedown stuffed
and Tikhonov counters with a left and a right that stings TheNoseBleeds.
Tikhonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tikhonov just misses with a punch to the body.
TheNoseBleeds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Tikhonov gets caught napping as TheNoseBleeds dives in and scores a takedown. Tikhonov manages to retain guard.
Tikhonov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and TheNoseBleeds dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
TheNoseBleeds is looking to take a break and control but Tikhonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds working the ground and pound but Tikhonov is defending the strikes.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
TheNoseBleeds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
TheNoseBleeds is working Tikhonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tikhonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds working the ground and pound but Tikhonov is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tikhonov parries the strikes from TheNoseBleeds easily there. TheNoseBleeds is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tikhonov to escape.
Tikhonov is working to avoid the ground and pound but TheNoseBleeds connects with a decent elbow.
Tikhonov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TheNoseBleeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
TheNoseBleeds tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Tikhonov can't do much from the bottom here.
TheNoseBleeds landing strikes.
TheNoseBleeds lands an elbow.
Tikhonov is trying to improve his position.
TheNoseBleeds in side control lands a decent elbow.
TheNoseBleeds works to advance to full mount. Tikhonov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tikhonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tikhonov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control but Tikhonov is having none of it.
TheNoseBleeds with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Tikhonov is rocked!#T3#
Tikhonov is squirming around, avoiding TheNoseBleeds's attempts to control the action.
Tikhonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of good shots and Tikhonov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Tikhonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is taking a good look at Tikhonov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from TheNoseBleeds!
Tikhonov is trapped and TheNoseBleeds is scoring with shots to the head and body.
TheNoseBleeds lands a series of strikes from the back and Tikhonov goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Horn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tikhonov jabs at Horn's body.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Horn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tikhonov wants to control but Horn postures up.
Tikhonov is looking to reverse the position.
Horn trying to control the position but Tikhonov is working away. #SUB2#
Horn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tikhonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tikhonov can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Tikhonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tikhonov is not content to let Horn control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tikhonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tikhonov is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Horn stands up and beckons Tikhonov to his feet.
Tikhonov cracks Horn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tikhonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Horn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Horn stands up out of the half guard.
Viktor Tikhonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Tikhonov finds it's target.
Tikhonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tikhonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##TD2#
Tikhonov tries to sprawl but Horn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Horn thows a huge punch but Tikhonov dodges it nicely.
Tikhonov is trying to control but can't.
Tikhonov moves into full guard.
Horn postures up.
#SUB#
Tikhonov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tikhonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Tikhonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tikhonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Horn postures up.
Tikhonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horn.
Horn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tikhonov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horn throws a strike but Tikhonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinni Horn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Horn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Horn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horn trying to mount his opponent but Tikhonov defends it.
Horn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tikhonov's thigh. Tikhonov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tikhonov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tikhonov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Tikhonov prevents Horn from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn tries to kick Tikhonov off but Tikhonov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tikhonov controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tikhonov stops Horn from getting back to his feet.
Tikhonov is trying to control. Horn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tikhonov slows the pace down in half guard.
Horn wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horn gets full guard.#SU#
Tikhonov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horn, up you get!
Tikhonov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Horn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tikhonov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Horn easily slips into full mount!
Tikhonov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Horn.
Horn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The referee warns Tikhonov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tikhonov is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Horn avoids the attempt from Tikhonov to control.
Horn prevents Tikhonov from getting the reversal.
Horn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tikhonov is looking to escape.
Horn breaks from Tikhonov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tikhonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tikhonov is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Horn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tikhonov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tikhonov!
Tikhonov wants to control from the top but Horn keeps moving.
Horn controlling the position.
Horn keeping moving, preventing Tikhonov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikhonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tikhonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Viktor Tikhonov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tikhonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tikhonov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Horn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tikhonov.
Tikhonov misses with some punches.
A short left from Tikhonov.
Horn wants to take the fight to the mat but Tikhonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tikhonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Horn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Tikhonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Horn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tikhonov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Horn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikhonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tikhonov. #T1#
Tikhonov lands an elbow just above Horn 's eye.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tikhonov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tikhonov trying to stall but Horn improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Tikhonov.
Tikhonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tikhonov lands an elbow just above Horn 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Vinni Horn has been cut.
Tikhonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tikhonov gets through Horn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tikhonov.
Horn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tikhonov lands an elbow that stopped Horn in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Tikhonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikhonov lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Tikhonov. #ROC#Horn is rocked!
Tikhonov digs a right hand underneath Horn's ribcage. Horn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horn is still on wobbly legs! Can Tikhonov finish him?
Tikhonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Horn seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tikhonov.
#T2#
A short right from Tikhonov.
A short uppercut from Tikhonov.
Tikhonov lands an elbow that stopped Horn in his tracks for a moment.
Tikhonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around?
Tikhonov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viktor Tikhonov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tikhonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Horn controls his hands.
Tikhonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tikhonov throws a big uppercut that drops Horn! More strikes from Tikhonov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Horn lies dazed against the cage as Tikhonov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Tikhonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Tikhonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Armenian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tikhonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tikhonov blocks a head kick by Armenian.
Tikhonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tikhonov 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.
Armenian throws a head kick that misses.
Tikhonov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armenian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tikhonov cracks Armenian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Armenian fails with the takedown.
Tikhonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Armenian moves into the clinch.
Armenian jumps guard but Tikhonov stands there with Armenian around his waist. Armenian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tikhonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikhonov lands a shot to the body.
Armenian tries to pull guard but Tikhonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Armenian drops back down to his feet.
Viktor Tikhonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trdat Armenian.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tikhonov. #CUT#It looks like Trdat Armenian has been cut.
Armenian looks winded!#BC#
Tikhonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tikhonov thuds a left hand into Armenian's body.
Tikhonov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Armenian back to the cage. Tikhonov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Armenian misses with a kick to the body
and Tikhonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Armenian is rocked!
Tikhonov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Armenian off his feet! Armenian tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Tikhonov!
A relieved looking Viktor Tikhonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Tikhonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikhonov lands with a hook. Head tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tikhonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head takes a swing at Tikhonov's ribcage but misses.
Tikhonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Tikhonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikhonov is just out of range.
Head slips a straight right by Tikhonov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Tikhonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikhonov lands the left hand.
Tikhonov looks to land a combination. Head sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Head digs a good hook to Tikhonov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tikhonov.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tikhonov connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Tikhonov avoids the body shot from Head.
Tikhonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
Tikhonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikhonov is just out of range.
Tikhonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tikhonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Tikhonov scores with a jab to the body.
Tikhonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikhonov throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Tikhonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Head should have avoided that one.
Tikhonov scores with a hook to the body. Head takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tikhonov with a nice cross.#ROC2#Head is rocked!
Tikhonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tikhonov.
Tikhonov drops Head with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tikhonov 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 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Tikhonov!
An out of breath Viktor Tikhonov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Tikhonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kizilkaya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tikhonov's waist but Tikhonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kizilkaya off to one side.
Tikhonov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ali Kizilkaya has been cut.
Kizilkaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tikhonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tikhonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kizilkaya tries for a takedown but Tikhonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tikhonov! Kizilkaya is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Tikhonov!
Our winner, Viktor Tikhonov, 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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Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tikhonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tikhonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fonzarelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikhonov is keeping the position for now.
Fonzarelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fonzarelli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tikhonov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is taking a breather. Tikhonov 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonzarelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikhonov keeps working. #T1#
Tikhonov trying to control from the bottom.
Fonzarelli trying to control from half guard but Tikhonov is working away.
Fonzarelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tikhonov trying to hold on to Fonzarelli's head to control him but Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Tikhonov's head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tikhonov is trying to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fonzarelli lands strikes from half guard.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tikhonov is holding on to half guard well.
Tikhonov wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli is looking to advance position but Tikhonov won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikhonov tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Tikhonov's temple. #T3#
Tikhonov is trying to maintain the position but Fonzarelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Fonzarelli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Tikhonov has hold of Fonzarelli's hands but Fonzarelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonzarelli lands a nice short elbow.
Tikhonov is doing well to control the position and prevent Fonzarelli from advancing to side control.
Fonzarelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Tikhonov taking some punishment here, with Fonzarelli in his half guard.
Fonzarelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fonzarelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikhonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fonzarelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fonzarelli wants to free his trapped foot but Tikhonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tikhonov misses with the combination.
Fonzarelli takes one to the chin there.
Fonzarelli walks into a jab.#TD#
Fonzarelli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fonzarelli lands in his opponent's guard.
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fonzarelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli 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.
Tikhonov working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Tikhonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fonzarelli controlling from the top position.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tikhonov has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Fonzarelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Tikhonov is retaining full guard.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Fonzarelli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fonzarelli stands up over Tikhonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Tikhonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Fonzarelli is working Tikhonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
Fonzarelli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tikhonov's head.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fonzarelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
Tikhonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Fonzarelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fonzarelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Tikhonov is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tikhonov is pressing down on Fonzarelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fonzarelli stopping the sweep attempt from Tikhonov.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Fonzarelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tikhonov can do to turn this around?
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tikhonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tikhonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Fonzarelli closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fonzarelli cracks Tikhonov with a big elbow.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tikhonov is looking for a sweep.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches from side control.
Fonzarelli lands some shots froms side control.
Tikhonov trying to remain calm as Fonzarelli controls from the top position.
Tikhonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tikhonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonzarelli controlling from side mount.
Fonzarelli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Tikhonov being controlled for a moment.
Tikhonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Fonzarelli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tikhonov to see if he's OK.
Tikhonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Fonzarelli wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tikhonov seems a little lost for a moment, as Fonzarelli dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Fonzarelli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fonzarelli is chipping away with strikes.
Fonzarelli looks up at the clock and then as Tikhonov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fonzarelli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fonzarelli staying calm.
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Tikhonov is rocked!
Fonzarelli lands an elbow.
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!
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound.
Tikhonov is still in real trouble! Can Fonzarelli finish him?
Fonzarelli takes a little break here. Tikhonov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Fonzarelli trying to control the action but Tikhonov is working from the bottom.
Tikhonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fonzarelli is working Tikhonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tikhonov to see if he's OK.
Fonzarelli just content to control the position.
Fonzarelli landing strikes. #T4#
Tikhonov is pushing Fonzarelli's head away, looking to escape. Fonzarelli manages to hold on to the position though.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tikhonov is not content to let Fonzarelli control the position.
Fonzarelli is really struggling to control Tikhonov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Viktor Tikhonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tikhonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli controls the position from side control.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position but Tikhonov is working away.
Author Fonzarelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fonzarelli is putting a hurting on Tikhonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Author Fonzarelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fonzarelli, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Author Fonzarelli! |
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