Garry Tonon entered ONE Fight Night 34 with confidence, backed by a previous submission win over Shamil Gasanov.
Their first meeting at ONE Fight Night 12 ended with Tonon securing a slick Kneebar finish, and fans were eager to see if history would repeat itself.
But this time, Gasanov came in prepared – and left with revenge.
Since their last bout, Tonon had only competed once, while Gasanov stayed busy, logging four straight decision victories against top contenders in ONE’s featherweight division.
With Tonon still the only “stain” on Gasanov’s record, the rematch carried high stakes – as the winner would likely earn a shot at the divisional title.
Tonon wasted no time attempting to recreate his earlier success, going for the same Kneebar entry that finished Gasanov in their first encounter.
But the Russian was ready. He defended early and kept Tonon from capitalizing.
From there, the fight unfolded as a competitive striking match, with both athletes trading combinations on the feet.
Tonon also displayed his world-class grappling throughout the fight, managing to take Gasanov’s back in the final round.
But Gasanov’s composure and control earned him the edge in the eyes of the judges.
After three rounds of tightly contested action, he walked away with a decision victory – avenging his only career loss and likely punching his ticket to a title shot.
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