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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake and Amisviiksi Tolonen. Michael Blake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tolonen gets a double leg takedown into Blake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Tolonen
Tolonen looking to improve position, pressing down on Blake's thigh with his hand. Blake seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Tolonen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Tolonen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Blake picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Blake!
A relieved looking Michael Blake 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asa Sharp and Amisviiksi Tolonen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Asa Sharp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tolonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharp sprawls well initially but Tolonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sharp (0) vs (2) Tolonen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sharp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tolonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tolonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Sharp is defending well.
Sharp is looking for a sweep. Tolonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp trying to control from the bottom.
Tolonen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (0) vs (5) Tolonen
Tolonen controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tolonen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tolonen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sharp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sharp! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (2) vs (5) Tolonen
Sharp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolonen is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Sharp sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Tolonen is controlling Sharp's posture.
Tolonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Sharp is pushing down on Tolonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tolonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tolonen 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.
Tolonen wants to control the action here but instead Sharp manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (5) Tolonen
Tolonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tolonen is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard.
Tolonen tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Tolonen is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking for a sweep. Sharp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp wants to pass to mount but Tolonen is defending the position.
Tolonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp seems to be looking for submissions.
Tolonen is pressing down on Sharp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Tolonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (5) vs (7) Tolonen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to improve his position but instead Tolonen has moved into half guard.
Sharp trying to control but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (10) Tolonen
Sharp tries to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Sharp gets back to half guard.
Tolonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to maintain the position but Tolonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolonen controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Tolonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sharp looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but Tolonen has control of the leg.
Sharp is working hard here to advance position.
Tolonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Sharp tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control here.
Sharp wants to improve his position but Tolonen is controlling well.
Tolonen is looking to advance position but Sharp won't allow it.
Tolonen trying to control the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (13) Tolonen
Tolonen controlling his opponent.
Sharp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sharp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tolonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tolonen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sharp (9) vs (13) Tolonen
Sharp doesn't have the hooks in and Tolonen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (9) vs (15) Tolonen
Sharp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to hold Tolonen in close to prevent damage but Tolonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Sharp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolonen is working away from the top position though.
Sharp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp is trying to control but Tolonen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (9) vs (18) Tolonen
Sharp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen controlling the pace for now.
Sharp tries to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Tolonen content just to control the position here.
Tolonen avoids the attempt from Sharp to control.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is working to get back to half guard.
Sharp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sharp trying to hold on to Tolonen's head to control him but Tolonen postures up.
Sharp wants to sweep but Tolonen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (9) vs (21) Tolonen
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen working away.
Sharp tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tolonen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sharp (9) vs (23) Tolonen
Tolonen controlling the pace for now.
Sharp working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sharp is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen wins on points by 23 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amisviiksi Tolonen and Fernando Augusto Da Silva. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Amisviiksi Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Fernando Augusto Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tolonen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tolonen (4) vs (0) Augusto Da Silva
Tolonen taking a breather here.
Tolonen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Augusto Da Silva! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tolonen (6) vs (0) Augusto Da Silva
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augusto Da Silva can't escape the position.
Augusto Da Silva tries to hold on but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto Da Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tolonen stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augusto Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Tolonen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (9) vs (0) Augusto Da Silva
Tolonen controlling the position from side mount.
Tolonen trying to control the position but Augusto Da Silva is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva stops Tolonen from passing to mount.
The referee asks Tolonen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolonen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tolonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augusto Da Silva keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Augusto Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Augusto Da Silva tries to buck Tolonen off but Tolonen is having none of it.
Augusto Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Augusto Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Tolonen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (12) vs (0) Augusto Da Silva
Augusto Da Silva tries to buck Tolonen off but Tolonen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tolonen (14) vs (0) Augusto Da Silva
Tolonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Augusto Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tolonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Augusto Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tolonen avoids the attempt from Augusto Da Silva to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen controlling from the full mount.
Augusto Da Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Augusto Da Silva tries to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Augusto Da Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Tolonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Augusto Da Silva tries to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen controlling his opponent.
Augusto Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Augusto Da Silva tries to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Augusto Da Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Augusto Da Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva 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.
Augusto Da Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Augusto Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Augusto Da Silva wants to sweep here but Tolonen controlling him for the moment.
Augusto Da Silva is trying to control the position but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen stopping the sweep attempt from Augusto Da Silva.
Augusto Da Silva has an active guard here but Tolonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Augusto Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Tolonen controlling the action here.
Augusto Da Silva trying to get back to full guard but Tolonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (17) vs (0) Augusto Da Silva
Tolonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Augusto Da Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Tolonen avoids the attempt from Augusto Da Silva to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Augusto Da Silva tries to hold on but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusto Da Silva tries to hold on but Tolonen postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Augusto Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tolonen controlling his opponent.
Augusto Da Silva tries to hold on but Tolonen postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Augusto Da Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (17) vs (2) Augusto Da Silva
Tolonen looking to control.
Augusto Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (17) vs (5) Augusto Da Silva
Tolonen is looking to reverse the position.
Augusto Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Tolonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tolonen is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is being controlled here.
Augusto Da Silva trying to control the position but Tolonen is working away.
Tolonen tries to bench press Augusto Da Silva off him but Augusto Da Silva keeps the position.
Augusto Da Silva trying to control the action but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is trying to improve his position.
Augusto Da Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Augusto Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tolonen keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tolonen's legs.
Tolonen is looking for a sweep.
Tolonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Tolonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Augusto Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tolonen sneaks back into half guard.
Augusto Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tolonen won't allow Augusto Da Silva to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Augusto Da Silva is controlling the pace.
Tolonen is trying to control but can't.
Augusto Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Tolonen is defending the position.
Tolonen tries to get to full guard but Augusto Da Silva has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen wants to control but Augusto Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen takes the fight on points by 17 to 5. |
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Event:
CEC 482
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Il Sung walks into a stiff left hand from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Il Sung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Il Sung. #CL2#
Il Sung closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Il Sung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Tolonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Il Sung up against the cage.
Il Sung lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolonen won't want to take too many of those.
Il Sung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Il Sung misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
Il Sung tries to circle away but Tolonen has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Il Sung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Il Sung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Il Sung digs a right hand underneath Tolonen's ribcage. Tolonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Il Sung pulls guard effortlessly.
Il Sung 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##SUB2#
Il Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
Tolonen is in trouble now - Il Sung has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Il Sung looking for a guillotine from mount but Tolonen is having none of it.
Il Sung prevents Tolonen from getting the reversal.
Tolonen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Il Sung.
Tolonen is desperately trying to improve his position but Il Sung has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Il Sung working Tolonen over with strikes here. #T2#
Il Sung wants to control the pace but Tolonen is squirming around nicely.
Tolonen gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Il Sung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Il Sung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Il Sung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tolonen is just riding it out for now. Il Sung eventually gives up the hold.
Il Sung not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Il Sung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tolonen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Il Sung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Il Sung moves nicely into side control.
Il Sung advances to full mount.
Il Sung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tolonen can't escape the position.
Il Sung lands a nice shot to the head.
Tolonen can't escape the position.
Il Sung wants to take his opponent's back but Tolonen doesn't allow it.
Il Sung is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tolonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Il Sung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
My spies in 5 Star Spar Bazaar inform me that Il Sung has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tolonen is in a horrible position here. Il Sung smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT2#
Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut is getting worse.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Il Sung fails to take his opponent's back.
Tolonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tolonen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Il Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tolonen defends it well. #SUB2#
Il Sung is working for a kimura but Tolonen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tolonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Il Sung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Il Sung gets a clinch.
Il Sung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Il Sung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Il Sung lands a body shot.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Il Sung.
Good body shot from Tolonen.
Il Sung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tolonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Il Sung.
Il Sung lands a nice uppercut.
Tolonen misses with some punches.
#T1#
Il Sung tries to land a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks with his arms.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Il Sung.
Il Sung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tolonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Il Sung.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Il Sung blocks it.
I was talking to Tolonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Il Sung works on Tolonen's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolonen.
Il Sung trying to land knees to the body.
Tolonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Il Sung tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolonen avoids the damage to the body.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Il Sung.
Kim Il Sung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Il Sung tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Il Sung looking for a takedown. #T2#
Il Sung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Il Sung scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a left hand.
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Il Sung or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Il Sung trying to land knees to the body.
Il Sung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Il Sung.
Il Sung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolonen's elbow.
Il Sung swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Il Sung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Il Sung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolonen.
Il Sung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Il Sung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Il Sung tries to throw a body punch but Tolonen avoids it by throwing Il Sung back against the cage.
Tolonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Il Sung tries to throw a body punch but Tolonen avoids it by throwing Il Sung back against the cage.
Il Sung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Il Sung tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Il Sung trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Il Sung.
Il Sung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Il Sung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tolonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Il Sung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Il Sung or not.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Il Sung.
Il Sung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Il Sung lands a right hand.
Il Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Il Sung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tolonen blocks a body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tolonen prevents it.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Il Sung controls his hands.
Tolonen managing to block the knees to the body from Il Sung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tolonen throws a hook but Il Sung blocks it.
Il Sung with the counter takedown but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Il Sung misses with a looping right.
Il Sung lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Il Sung has closed the distance and engaged Tolonen in a clinch.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Il Sung's elbow.
Il Sung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Il Sung lands a nice knee to the body.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Il Sung breaks the clinch.
Tolonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Il Sung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen lands with an overhand left.
Il Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab. #T1#
Il Sung misses with a hook
and Tolonen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Il Sung throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Il Sung lands with a good body shot.
Il Sung lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Il Sung avoids a kick to the body.
Il Sung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Il Sung moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Il Sung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tolonen defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Il Sung. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Il Sung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amisviiksi Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Il Sung fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Il Sung checks the leg kick.
Il Sung throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Il Sung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Il Sung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Il Sung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Il Sung feints and then cracks Tolonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Il Sung is out of range.
Il Sung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Il Sung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tolonen is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Il Sung.
#T3#
Il Sung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolonen.
Il Sung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tolonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Il Sung lands a slapping body shot.
Il Sung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Il Sung misses the body punch
and Tolonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Il Sung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Il Sung blocks the body kick.
Il Sung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Il Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Il Sung.
Il Sung works Tolonen's body with a nice hook.
Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Il Sung misses with an uppercut
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Tolonen 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.#SUB2#
Il Sung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tolonen trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Il Sung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Il Sung working for a triangle but Tolonen defends it easily.
Il Sung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Il Sung 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Il Sung.
Well Il Sung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Il Sung!
A very excited looking Kim Il Sung 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:
CEC 478
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Conte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Giorgio Conte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen throws a body kick that misses.
Conte throws a series of punches but Tolonen avoids them all with ease.
Tolonen takes one on the button.
Conte throws a lazy uppercut
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.
Conte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tolonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
Conte thuds a left hand into Tolonen's body.
Conte connects with an inside leg kick.
Tolonen lands with a nice body punch.
Conte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Conte.
Conte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conte throws a leg kick but Tolonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tolonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolonen throws the left hand but Conte avoids the punch easily.
Tolonen shoots for a takedown but Conte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Conte thuds a left hand into Tolonen's body.
Conte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tolonen misses with a left hand
and Conte counters with a nice kick to the body.
Conte throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Conte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tolonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Conte counters with a leg kick.
Conte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conte manages to avoid it.
Conte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Conte ducked under it nicely.
Conte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conte throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Conte avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Conte!
A slapping body kick lands there for Conte.
Conte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolonen throws a body kick that misses.
Conte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters circling a little - Conte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Conte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
Conte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut
and Conte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Conte lands a nice shot to the body.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolonen.
Conte moves out of range of the body kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Conte's shoulder, as Conte tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Crunch! Conte slams his shin into Tolonen's torso.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolonen is defended easily by Conte.
Tolonen throws the left hand but Conte avoids the punch easily.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tolonen needs to keep his hands up - Conte had a free shot at his head there.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Tolonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Conte.
Conte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tolonen walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Tolonen misses
and Conte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Conte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Conte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Conte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conte scores with a body shot.
Conte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conte tries to clinch there but Tolonen circles away.
Tolonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conte looks for the body kick but Tolonen saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Tolonen finds it's target.
Tolonen is looking to land body kicks.
Conte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conte takes one on the button.
Conte cracks the inside of Tolonen's front leg.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Conte moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that round.
That's time! Conte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tolonen motions for Conte to come forward. Tolonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tolonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Conte has got the better of the exchanges.
Conte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolonen lands with a nice body kick.
Tolonen thumps Conte with a low kick.
Tolonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conte tries to clinch up but Tolonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Conte feints and then cracks Tolonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte throws a front kick that sends Tolonen stumbling back into the cage.
Conte cracks Tolonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conte with a hook.
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!
Conte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Conte throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
#T1#
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Conte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolonen lands a right hook to the body.
Conte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Conte scores with a body shot.
Giorgio Conte is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolonen avoids a kick to the body.
Conte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Conte misses with a low kick as Tolonen jumps back.
Tolonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Conte wants to clinch but Tolonen slips to the side
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Conte is rocked!
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conte is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
Conte is looking to wear down Tolonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Conte closes the distance and pushes Tolonen back into the cage.#T2#
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Conte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Conte avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conte's elbow.
Tolonen takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
Oh Conte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Conte seems to have got his legs back now.
Tolonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Conte.
Conte is struggling to control the position.
Conte lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Tolonen misses with the head strike.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tolonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
Conte is stalling here.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Conte avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Conte misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Conte controls his hands.
Tolonen misses with the head strike.
Conte throws a head punch that misses.
Conte missing with knees to the body.
Conte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conte scores with a hook to the body.
Conte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolonen can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Conte.
Conte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conte works on Tolonen's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen lands with a left to the head.
Conte lands a knee to the body.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Conte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolonen.
Conte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conte misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tolonen throws a body punch but Conte moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Conte.
Tolonen misses the jab.#CL#
Conte rushes Tolonen and presses him up against the cage.
Tolonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Conte.
Tolonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Conte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Conte. #BC#
Conte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Conte.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Conte.
Tolonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conte with a jab.#T1#
Tolonen tries to land a leg kick but Conte saw it coming and moves away.
Conte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Conte.
Tolonen works Conte's body with a nice hook.
Tolonen lands with a nice body punch.
Tolonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Conte.
Tolonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Conte.
Conte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
Conte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tolonen's head.
Conte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tolonen's sensitive parts.
Tolonen checks a low kick from Conte.
Tolonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tolonen throws a low kick but Conte avoids it.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Conte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conte cracks Tolonen with a good jab.
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!
Conte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Conte ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Good exchange - Conte coming out on top.
Conte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Conte.
Conte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Tolonen throws out a leg kick but Conte moves out of range and Tolonen only half commits.
Conte takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
Conte cracks Tolonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Conte closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen avoiding damage as Conte throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Giorgio Conte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Conte blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tolonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giorgio Conte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Conte as the two fighters clinch.
Tolonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Conte lands a left hand.
Conte throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Conte controls his hands.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tolonen on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Conte.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conte content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Conte tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolonen.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Conte is trying to stall.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Conte.
Conte blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
Conte blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conte throws a head punch that misses.
Tolonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Conte uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Conte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conte 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Conte!
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Event:
CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Musashi forces Tolonen back against the cage and clinches.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi is looking to control Tolonen's arms but Tolonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Musashi has his back to the cage.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tolonen jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolonen is looking to slow Musashi down with leg kicks.
Tolonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Tolonen jabs Musashi right on the nose. Musashi blinks but takes it well.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tolonen misses the target.
Tolonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Musashi is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Musashi lands with a cross.
Musashi with a hook.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Musashi jabs Tolonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tolonen as he connects with a hook.
Tolonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolonen delivers a nice body kick.
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
Tolonen misses with a body kick. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Musashi. That snapped Tolonen's head back.
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Tolonen throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.#CL2#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Musashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi is working Tolonen over against the cage.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tolonen has double underhooks.
Musashi tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi leaning against his opponent.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tolonen on the inside.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
#BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Tolonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tolonen slips a jab from Musashi.
Musashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tolonen swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Musashi.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Tolonen lands but Musashi takes it in his stride.
Tolonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Musashi misses
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tolonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Musashi's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Musashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi jabs Tolonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tolonen scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Tolonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tolonen will feel that in the morning.
Musashi misses with a hook. Tolonen ducked under it nicely.
It appears Tolonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen ducks right into an uppercut from Musashi. #T2#
Musashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi slips a jab from Tolonen.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Tolonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Tolonen walks into a stiff left hand from Musashi.#CUT2#
Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut is getting worse.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Tolonen avoids nicely.
Tolonen tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Tolonen ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Tolonen's head.
Musashi misses with a hook. Tolonen ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tolonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Tolonen slips a straight right by Musashi.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Musashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Musashi throws a hook but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolonen off the cage and back into range.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen slips a jab from Musashi.
Tolonen slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Tolonen's knee but Tolonen avoids it well.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tolonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Tolonen should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tolonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tolonen.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen staying out of range there.
Musashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Musashi.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Musashi forces Tolonen back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tolonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Musashi lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Musashi - that landed with a thud.
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!
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Musashi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tolonen has him pressed against the cage.
Tolonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Musashi is trying to break the clinch but Tolonen is controlling him.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Musashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Musashi.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Musashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tolonen shoots in for a double leg but Musashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Tolonen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Musashi!
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Tolonen avoids nicely.
Tolonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Tolonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tolonen looks to clinch
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Tolonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Musashi connects with a jab.
Tolonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tolonen. Musashi shrugs it off though.
Tolonen blocks a jab.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Nice defenses there by Tolonen.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Musashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Musashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Tolonen throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Tolonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolonen counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Tolonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tolonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Tolonen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tolonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
A jab from Tolonen does it's job there.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolonen misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.#T2#
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a hook but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tolonen circles away easily
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Tolonen saw that one coming.
Tolonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Tolonen tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Tolonen takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Tolonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tolonen scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Tolonen staying out of range there.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown slips a straight right by Tolonen.
Tolonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Tolonen's knee but Tolonen avoids it well.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Tolonen blocks the low kick.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Tolonen lands an overhand right.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolonen. Tolonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Tolonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tolonen misses its target.
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Tolonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tolonen throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Tolonen finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tolonen has got the better of the exchanges.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tolonen!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Tolonen scores with a three punch combo!
Tolonen looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Tolonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Amisviiksi Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tolonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Tolonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tolonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tolonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tolonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tolonen throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Brown throws out a counter right but Tolonen avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Tolonen moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
As Brown backs away, Tolonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Tolonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolonen.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tolonen defends it well.
Tolonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Brown.
Tolonen takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Tolonen avoids it.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tolonen is looking to counter punch.
Tolonen throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Tolonen is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolonen.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Tolonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tolonen blocks it well.
Tolonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tolonen checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tolonen misses with some punches.
Tolonen misses with some punches.
#T1#
Brown misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tolonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen takes a shot to the head.
Tolonen tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tolonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen. #BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Tolonen lands.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tolonen throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown shapes to counter with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown jabs Tolonen right on the nose. Tolonen blinks but takes it well.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Tolonen counters with a nice body shot.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
No luck for Tolonen with that takedown attempt.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
Brown moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Trey Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tolonen scores with a nice head shot.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Tolonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily. #T4#
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Tolonen off balance momentarily.#CL#
Tolonen clinches with his opponent.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Tolonen pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Tolonen's knee but Tolonen avoids it well.
Tolonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Brown.
Well Tolonen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Our winner, Amisviiksi Tolonen, 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:
CEC 465
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Tolonen is looking to slow Hoffman down with leg kicks.
Hoffman lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffman.
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffman misses with a looping left.
Hoffman lunges at Tolonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tolonen's hand.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Hoffman shrugs it off.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen cracks Hoffman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tolonen walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffman throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
Tolonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
And Tolonen responds with a good body kick, but Hoffman manages to step out the way in time.
Tolonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoffman off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoffman.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoffman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Hoffman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolonen cracks Hoffman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoffman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoffman lands a jab to the head.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolonen tried to score with a low kick but Hoffman checks it.
Tolonen cracks Hoffman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hoffman misses. #T3#
Hoffman lands a glancing blow to the side of Tolonen's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut even more.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Hoffman backing away here, and Tolonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoffman looks to throw a body kick
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
And Tolonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoffman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tolonen dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Hoffman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoffman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolonen.
Nice body kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Hoffman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Hoffman scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen lunges at Hoffman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffman's hand.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolonen thows a body kick. Hoffman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoffman throws a push kick but Tolonen slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Hoffman is predictable there
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Hoffman misses with a head kick.
Tolonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoffman off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen catches Hoffman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Hoffman is rocked!
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Hoffman throws out a loose jab but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffman lands a nice hook to Tolonen's body. Tolonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Tolonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.
Hoffman throws a solid leg kick but Tolonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
Tolonen tries to move into range but Hoffman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Hoffman.
Tolonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman.
Tolonen misses with a looping left.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolonen.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body. Hoffman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoffman.
Tolonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Tolonen.
Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tolonen.
Tolonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoffman's hands.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Tolonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffman.#CUT#
The cut above Amisviiksi Tolonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Tolonen.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tolonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Tolonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Tolonen works Hoffman's body with a nice hook.
Hoffman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolonen's calf.
Tolonen lands a leg kick that knocks Hoffman off balance momentarily.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hoffman connects with a body shot that sends Tolonen's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tolonen, as that shot connected.
Hoffman misses with a double jab
and Tolonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoffman misses with a body shot
and Tolonen counters with a low kick, right behind Hoffman 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffman misses with a left hand
and Tolonen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hoffman really felt that one!
Hoffman blocks a leg kick.
Hoffman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoffman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tolonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoffman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Hoffman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolonen.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoffman lands with a shot to the body.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen feints a counter leg kick.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
Hoffman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range and Hoffman settles back down.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Tolonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoffman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tolonen delivers a nice body kick.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Tolonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoffman's guard.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tolonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tolonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tolonen pushes down on Hoffman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoffman is looking to control Tolonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoffman avoid being mounted?
Tolonen wants to take a breather but Hoffman is having none of it.
Jack Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tolonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tolonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tolonen is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman scores with a hook.
Tolonen scores with a shot to the body.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoffman momentarily.
Hoffman lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tolonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Tolonen misses. #T3#
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoffman.
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Hoffman walks into a stiff left hand from Tolonen.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Hoffman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tolonen moves away from the strike by Hoffman.
Hoffman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tolonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoffman swinging wildly here.
Tolonen slips a straight right by Hoffman.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Hoffman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolonen doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tolonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoffmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tolonen jabs Hoffman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolonen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hoffman drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tolonen follows Hoffman to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Amisviiksi Tolonen 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:
CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Conte lands a jab to Tolonen's midsection.
Nice cross by Tolonen.
Tolonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen digs a good hook to Conte's body.
Conte slips a jab from Tolonen.
Conte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Conte closes the distance and clinches.
Conte has Tolonen pressed against the cage.
Conte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Conte blocking some punches.
Conte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conte swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conte struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
#T1#
Conte tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
Conte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tolonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Conte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conte misses with a punch on the inside.
Conte misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Tolonen decides to pull guard.
Tolonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conte is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Tolonen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Conte escapes and throws Tolonen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Tolonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conte taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Tolonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Tolonen tries to control but Conte manages to take his back.
Tolonen wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conte avoiding Tolonen 's attempts to control his hands.
Tolonen tries to roll but Conte sticks to his back.
Conte controlling the position well here. Tolonen rolled but Conte kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conte has the hooks in. Tolonen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conte slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Tolonen tries to break free.
Conte slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Conte'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.
Conte keeps control of the position as Tolonen tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolonen breaks Conte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conte.
Tolonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Conte's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tolonen ducks under a wild hook from Conte.
Conte throws a right hand that misses
and Tolonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tolonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Conte.
Conte connects with an inside leg kick.
Conte moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Conte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Conte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conte lands with a kick to the temple. Tolonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
A left lands for Conte.
Conte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Conte.
Conte wants to clinch
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giorgio Conte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Conte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolonen.
Conte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tolonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Conte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Tolonen blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
Conte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Conte tenderised Tolonen's leg. Tolonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conte.
Conte swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand. #T2#
Conte just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conte, as that shot connected.
Good work by Tolonen as he checks the leg kick.
Tolonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Conte is wise to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conte throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Conte.
Conte looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
Conte connects with a body shot.
Tolonen misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Conte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tolonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Conte is wise to it.
Giorgio Conte is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Conte lands a jab to the nose.
Conte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolonen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Conte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolonen on the side of the head.
Tolonen takes one to the chin there.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Conte slips the punch.
Conte misses with a body punch
and Tolonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conte moves away.
Conte throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tolonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Conte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Tolonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Conte can't keep his opponent in guard - Tolonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tolonen is thwarting Conte's attempts to control the position.
Tolonen is taking a breather. Conte 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.
Conte wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tolonen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giorgio Conte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Conte scores with a leg kick.
Conte misses with a leg kick.
Conte staying out of range there.#CL#
Conte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Conte.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conte tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolonen avoids the damage to the body.
Conte lands a hook that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Conte fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Conte.
Conte lands an uppercut.
Conte avoiding damage.
#T1#
Conte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Conte.
Conte scores with a shot to the side of Tolonen's head.
Conte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Conte.
Conte struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Conte throws a head punch that misses.
Tolonen lands a shoulder strike.
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Conte controls the action.
Tolonen is working Conte over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conte.
Conte tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Conte pushes Tolonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolonen's elbow. #BC#
Conte manages to break the clinch.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Conte throws a sloppy body shot
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Conte both land. Nice combination.
Conte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tolonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Conte.
Conte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Conte blocks the low kick.
Conte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Giorgio Conte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Conte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conte throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
#CL#
Tolonen gets tackled into the cage by Conte. Conte maintains the clinch.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Conte.
Tolonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conte prevents it.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Conte blocks it.
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conte lands with a right to the head.
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tolonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tolonen as the two fighters clinch.
Conte swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Conte's efforts to push away.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conte's elbow.
Tolonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tolonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Conte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conte, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Conte!
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Event:
CEC 459
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Tolonen does it's job there.
Machado wants to clinch.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Tolonen counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado slips under a jab from Tolonen.
Machado throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Machado misses with a looping right.
Tolonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Tolonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tolonen and Machado goes tumbling to the canvas! Tolonen follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
Tolonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tolonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tolonen's back!
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Tolonen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tolonen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machado wants to control the pace but Tolonen is squirming around nicely.
Tolonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tolonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tolonen wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Machado tries to control but Tolonen wriggling away.
Tolonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tolonen tries to lock up and control but Machado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tolonen is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
Tolonen tries to hold on but Machado postures up.#T3#
Tolonen holds on for dear life.
Tolonen tries to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
Tolonen regains half guard.
Machado controlling the action here.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is defending well. #T4#
Tolonen is looking to improve his position.
Tolonen is positioning himself well to prevent Machado advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machado in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Tolonen looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Machado 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.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Tolonen in a clinch.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tolonen is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Tolonen.
#TD2#
Tolonen has clasped his hands together around Machado's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Machado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tolonen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machado tries to buck Tolonen off but Tolonen is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Tolonen.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tolonen with the ground and pound but Machado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tolonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tolonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tolonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado can't keep his opponent in guard - Tolonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolonen.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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. Tolonen connects with a nice short shot to Machado's temple.
Tolonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tolonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Tolonen sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Tolonen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tolonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
Machado moves into full guard.
Machado pulls Tolonen in close to prevent any damage.
Tolonen trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Tolonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolonen.
Tolonen moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Tolonen's ribs.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Machado scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Tolonen feints a counter leg kick.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Tolonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolonen counters with a leg kick.
Machado scores with a head kick.
Tolonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tolonen drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Machado lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Machado prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Tolonen shrugs off.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with the head strike.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
Tolonen digs a right hand underneath Machado's ribcage. Machado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tolonen blocks an elbow strike.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Tolonen tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
A short right from Tolonen on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Tolonen lands a right hand.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tolonen lands a left hand.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands an elbow just above Tolonen 's eye.
Tolonen lands a left hand.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tolonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target. #CL#
Machado clinches.
Machado lands an elbow just above Tolonen 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Machado lands an elbow just above Tolonen 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Tolonen presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tolonen avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
Tolonen gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Nice body punch from Tolonen. #T4#
A hook to the body from Tolonen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Tolonen tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Tolonen lands an uppercut.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Machado with a big uppercut! Machado tries to clinch up but Tolonen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Machado to the mat! Machado covers up and Tolonen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Amisviiksi Tolonen 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:
EVO 253: SummerSlam
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tolonen's sensitive parts.
Tolonen lands the left hand.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Tolonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tolonen swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas tries to bum rush Tolonen with a series of wild strikes but Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. Tolonen saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Samusiovas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Samusiovas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tolonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Tolonen stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Samusiovas wants to slow Tolonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Tolonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolonen counters with a good low kick that Samusiovas was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Tolonen moves forwards but Samusiovas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samusiovas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas. #T2#
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Samusiovas throws out a powerful jab.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen cracks Samusiovas with a good jab.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tolonen.
Tolonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen looks to land a combination. Samusiovas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tolonen connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.
Samusiovas slips a jab and a cross from Tolonen.
Oh Samusiovas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas seems to have got his legs back now.
Samusiovas lands a really nice looking cross but Tolonen seems unphased.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Tolonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Tolonen.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a solid body kick.
Samusiovas lands with a slapping head kick.
Tolonen needs to keep his hands up - Samusiovas had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Tolonen.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tolonen momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Tolonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Samusiovas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tolonen momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen checks a leg kick. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Samusiovas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tolonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samusiovas defends it well.
Tolonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samusiovas.
It seemed like Tolonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samusiovas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samusiovas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tolonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination but Tolonen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas stuns Tolonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Samusiovas slips a straight right by Tolonen.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas jabs Tolonen right on the nose. Tolonen blinks but takes it well.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tolonen's sensitive parts.
Tolonen motions for Samusiovas to come forward. Tolonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
Samusiovas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tolonen doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas works over Tolonen's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Samusiovas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tolonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Samusiovas has got the better of the exchanges.
Samusiovas cracks a nice hook into Tolonen's ribs.
Tolonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy right hand. Tolonen should have avoided that one.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tolonen throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Tolonen saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen scores with a jab to the head.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Samusiovas's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body punch.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Samusiovas jabs Tolonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
As Tolonen backs away, Samusiovas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolonen lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
Tolonen misses with a low kick as Samusiovas jumps back.
Samusiovas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arunas Samusiovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolonen moves in looking to clinch but Samusiovas pushes him off.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tolonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolonen can do to turn this around?
Samusiovas lands a nice shot that snaps Tolonen's head back.
Samusiovas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Tolonen sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Samusiovas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Tolonen does it's job there.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body kick.
Tolonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samusiovas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samusiovas misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tolonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas scores with a decent looking hook.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Tolonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Tolonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tolonen feints the counter takedown.
Tolonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tolonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Samusiovas.
And Tolonen responds with a good body kick, but Samusiovas manages to step out the way in time.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
and Tolonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas lands a really nice looking cross but Tolonen seems unphased.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Tolonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Tolonen misses with a looping right.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Tolonen avoids it.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Samusiovas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Tolonen scores with a nice head shot.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Samusiovas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tolonen misses with a leg kick.
Samusiovas scores with a hook.
Tolonen lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samusiovas scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Samusiovas's legs.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a series of punches but Tolonen avoids them all with ease.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Samusiovas misses
and Tolonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Tolonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolonen, right into the meat.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Tolonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samusiovas looking to control.
#SUB2#
Tolonen drops back looking for a leg! Samusiovas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samusiovas manages to kick Tolonen off! Tolonen jumps back into Samusiovas's guard.
Tolonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samusiovas pulls Tolonen in to control the position. #T4#
Samusiovas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tolonen throwing strikes but missing.
Samusiovas is adopting a defensive guard.
Tolonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Samusiovas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samusiovas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Amisviiksi Tolonen just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tolonen throws a shot to the body.
Tolonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen lands a right hook to the body.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Tolonen throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas looks to land a left hand but Tolonen moved out of range nicely.
Tolonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Samusiovas steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tolonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Samusiovas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samusiovas's calf.
Tolonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Samusiovas blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Tolonen throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Tolonen dips to his left and cracks Samusiovas with an uppercut!#T2#
Tolonen throws a jab when Samusiovas was well out of range.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samusiovas.
Tolonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samusiovas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tolonen will feel that in the morning.
Tolonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Tolonen saw it coming and moves away.
Samusiovas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tolonen's head.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.#T3#
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tolonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Samusiovas - that will leave a mark!
Tolonen thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Tolonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Samusiovas!
Tolonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tolonen trying to control the position but Samusiovas is working away. #SUB2#
Tolonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tolonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tolonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tolonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samusiovas controls the position for a moment.
Tolonen has knee on belly momentarily but Samusiovas bucks him off and regains half guard.
Tolonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas cracks the inside of Tolonen's front leg.
Tolonen cracks Samusiovas with an open hand slap.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Tolonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Tolonen moves his leg out of the way.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tolonen misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas connects with a nice looking jab.
Tolonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tolonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Tolonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tolonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas tries to work over Tolonen's front leg with a kick but Tolonen checks it.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Tolonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Samusiovas off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Samusiovas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas throws a good cross that connects.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas swings widly with a right hand
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Tolonen's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen throws a hook but Samusiovas avoids it easily.#T4#
Samusiovas lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolonen off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by Samusiovas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Tolonen off balance momentarily.
Samusiovas keeps Tolonen at a distance using the push kick.
Tolonen tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Samusiovas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samusiovas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
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Event:
EVO 249: Hess vs Maldini
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Cachemaille misses.
Tolonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Cachemaille moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cachemaille was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Cachemaille tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tolonen manages to circle out of the way.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cachemaille swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen counters with a nice body kick.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Cachemaille.
Tolonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Tolonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cachemaille lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Cachemaille.
Cachemaille throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tolonen's head.
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!
Cachemaille misses the body punch
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Yves Cachemaille has been cut.
Tolonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cachemaille moves in looking to clinch but Tolonen pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Cachemaille there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cachemaille.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cachemaille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cachemaille swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Cachemaille.
A counter left hand to the body from Cachemaille misses its target.
Cachemaille throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cachemaille lands a jab to Tolonen's midsection.
Cachemaille scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cachemaille stuffs the takedown.
Cachemaille uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Tolonen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Tolonen.#T2#
Tolonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Cachemaille ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Cachemaille swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cachemaille jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen scores with a shot to the body.
Cachemaille ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Cachemaille is looking to wear down Tolonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tolonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cachemaille.
Tolonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cachemaille is looking to counter the offense by Tolonen and move into the clinch.
Cachemaille wants to clinch.
Tolonen throws a push kick but Cachemaille slaps the foot to one side.
Cachemaille keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
Nice cross by Cachemaille.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cachemaille manages to avoid it.
Cachemaille misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tolonen misses the target.
Tolonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cachemaille throws out the jab.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Cachemaille.
A big right from Cachemaille misses.
Good work by Tolonen as he checks the leg kick.
Cachemaille tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Tolonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolonen. Cachemaille does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cachemaille throwing a counter right hand but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Cachemaille.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cachemaille tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Tolonen.
#T4#
Cachemaille lands a nice shot to the body.
Cachemaille tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tolonen.
Cachemaille tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cachemailles head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cachemaille misses with a punch to the body.
Cachemaille struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Tolonen misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Tolonen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cachemaille misses with a punch on the inside.
Cachemaille misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cachemailles head.
Cachemaille has a couple of punches blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Cachemaille lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jean Yves Cachemaille will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tolonen scores with a nice strike.
Tolonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Cachemaille.
Tolonen ducks right into an uppercut from Cachemaille.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cachemaille seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cachemaille.
Cachemaille needs to keep his hands up - Tolonen had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Tolonen steps into range and cracks Cachemaille with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Cachemaille flops backwards and Tolonen dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Cachemaille is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cachemaille looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolonen is one step ahead there.
Oh Cachemaille is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cachemaille has wrist control.
Cachemaille wants to sweep but no luck.
Cachemaille seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Cachemaille preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tolonen is in close to Cachemaille's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Cachemaille has control of Tolonen's left arm, preventing Tolonen from doing any damage.
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cachemaille swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cachemaille is trying to control the position but Tolonen postures up.
Cachemaille keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen stopping the sweep attempt from Cachemaille.
Cachemaille trying to control the position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cachemaille tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolonen lands a couple of digs.
Cachemaille is trying to keep Tolonen in close.
Tolonen stopping the sweep attempt from Cachemaille.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cachemaille takes a step back to recover.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tolonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cachemaille displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cachemaille manages to avoid it.
Jean Yves Cachemaille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cachemaille throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Cachemaille takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Tolonen closes the distance and pushes Cachemaille back into the cage.
Tolonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Tolonen blocks a body shot from Cachemaille. #TD2#
Tolonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cachemaille can't fight it off and eventually Tolonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Cachemaille looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tolonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cachemaille is trying to hold Tolonen in close to prevent damage but Tolonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Tolonen is looking to take a break and control but Cachemaille is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tolonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolonen thows a huge punch but Cachemaille dodges it nicely.
Tolonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cachemaille is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cachemaille is looking for a sweep. Tolonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Cachemaille taking some punishment here, with Tolonen in his half guard.
Tolonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cachemaille is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outer Heaven Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cachemaille is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Cachemaille is defending well.
Tolonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cachemaille keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tolonen working Cachemaille over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cachemaille.
Tolonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cachemaille ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cachemaille was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cachemaille rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Cachemaille lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolonen doesn't seem phased though.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cachemaille lands a high kick!
Nice cross by Cachemaille.
Cachemaille dodges the punch combination from Tolonen.
Tolonen with a jab.
Tolonen lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tolonen checks the leg kick.
Tolonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Cachemaille is wise to it.
That kick from Tolonen tenderised Cachemaille's leg. Cachemaille is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Cachemaille tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cachemaille under the eye.#ROC2#
Cachemaille is rocked!
Tolonen thuds a left hand into Cachemaille's body.
Oh Cachemaille is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cachemaille.
Cachemaille throws a leg kick but Tolonen checks it.
Cachemaille seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Tolonen bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cachemaille! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
Tolonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Cachemaille looking to control.
Cachemaille has control of Tolonen's left arm, preventing Tolonen from doing any damage.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Cachemaille keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Cachemaille is pulling down on Tolonen's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cachemaille is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Tolonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tolonen working for a triangle but Cachemaille defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tolonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cachemaille is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Tolonen looking for a guillotine here but Cachemaille defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tolonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cachemaille is aware though and is defending well.
Cachemaille looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cachemaille would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cachemaille sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tolonen is trying to control the position but Cachemaille postures up.
Cachemaille has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tolonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cachemaille fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cachemaille uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Tolonen thows a leg kick but Cachemaille checks it
and Cachemaille counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice jab there from Tolonen.
Cachemaille swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a right hand that misses
and Cachemaille counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amisviiksi Tolonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tolonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Amisviiksi Tolonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 242: Tallon vs Tsoi
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Tolonen catches Maellard right on the button with a cross.
Tolonen tries a low kick but Maellard avoids it.
Maellard missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maellard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tolonen.
Tolonen looks to land a combination. Maellard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maellard avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Maellard looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
Maellard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen cracks Maellard with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maellard.
Maellard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maellard wants it to stay on the feet.
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maellard.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen looks to land a left hand but Maellard moved out of range nicely.
Maellard throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Tolonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maellard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolonen throws a hook but Maellard blocks it.
Maellard throws a leg kick
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Tolonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maellard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maellard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tolonen.
Maellard struggling a bit here.
Maellard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tolonen tries to move to mount but Maellard blocks the move with his legs.
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!#SUB#
Tolonen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maellard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tolonen's guard! Nice work there by Maellard! #T2##SUB#
Tolonen working for a triangle but Maellard defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tolonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maellard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Tolonen working for a triangle but Maellard defends it easily.
Tolonen pulls Maellard in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Maellard wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is keeping the position.
Maellard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tolonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maellard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tolonen is looking for a triangle here but Maellard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tolonen struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen tries to buck Maellard off but Maellard is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tolonen being controlled for a moment.
Tolonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Tolonen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tolonen with the active half guard here but Maellard passes nicely into side control.
Maellard trying to control the position but Tolonen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Maellard is predictable there #TD#
and Tolonen counters with a single leg into guard. Maellard didn't expect that.
Tolonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maellard is keeping the position for now.
Maellard has momentary wrist control but Tolonen slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Tolonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tolonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Tolonen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maellard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maellard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Tolonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maellard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tolonen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maellard uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Maellard trying to control the action but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maellard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Maellard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tolonen tries to improve position but can't.
Tolonen sneaks back into half guard.
Maellard controlling the action here.
Tolonen tries to get to full guard but Maellard has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maellard trying to control the action but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Tolonen is trying to maintain the position but Maellard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Tolonen actively working from the bottom here.
Maellard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maellard trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Maellard controlling from the full mount.
Tolonen is looking to improve his position but Maellard isn't that keen on the idea.
Maellard trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maellard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tolonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tolonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Tolonen looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maellard is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pops Maellard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Tolonen misses its intended target.
Maellard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maellard throws the kick towards the body but Tolonen avoids it.
Maellard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maellard momentarily.
Tolonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tolonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Maellard.
A bone on bone clash there as Tolonen blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Maellard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maellard scrambles back to his feet.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Maellard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Maellard misses the shot to the body.
Maellard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tolonen's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maellard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maellard. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tolonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Tolonen misses.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Maellard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maellard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tolonen takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Tolonen has Maellard up against the cage in a clinch.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard has a couple of punches blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tolonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maellard tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Tolonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Maellard.
Maellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolonen's elbow.
Maellard tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tolonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tolonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Maellard misses with a body punch.
Tolonen lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Tolonen jumps into guard, dragging Maellard to the mat.
Maellard trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen looking to control but Maellard passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Tolonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tolonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tolonen tries to roll over but Maellard keeps him under control.
Maellard works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maellard controlling the position easily from mount.
Tolonen regains half guard.
Tolonen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tolonen is trying to control but can't.
Tolonen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Amisviiksi Tolonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tolonen misses with a looping left.
Tolonen cracks Maellard with an open hand slap.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tolonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maellard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maellard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maellard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tolonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maellard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maellard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tolonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tolonen cracks Maellard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Maellard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Maellard slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen staying out of range there.#T1#
Tolonen misses with a body kick.
Tolonen throws the left hand but Maellard avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Maellard moved away.
Tolonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tolonen scores with a punch to the head.
Tolonen is looking to slow Maellard down with leg kicks.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Maellard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Maellard is just out of range.
Amisviiksi Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Maellard throws a push kick but Tolonen slaps the foot to one side.
Maellard throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
#T2#
Maellard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Maellard connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Tolonen tenderised Maellard's leg. Maellard is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Maellard misses.
Maellard moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
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!
Tolonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maellard misses with a body punch
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maellard lands with a nice body kick.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Maellard.
A jab from Maellard does it's job there.#CL#
Tolonen closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Maellard.
Maellard pushes Tolonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Tolonen is looking for a takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Tolonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maellard.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tolonen has Maellard pressed against the cage.
Maellard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tolonen tries to work over Maellard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Tolonen.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Maellard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tolonen pushes Maellard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Tolonen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maellard is trying to keep an underhook but Tolonen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tolonen wants to control but Maellard is keeping him busy.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Maellard is defending well.
Maellard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolonen is working away from the top position though.
Tolonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen had his way with Pops Maellard in that round.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice shot by Maellard.
Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Maellard wants to counter the offense by Tolonen and move into the clinch position.
Maellard takes one on the button.
Tolonen moves out of range as Maellard strikes.
Maellard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Maellard.
Maellard tries to counter with a clinch but Tolonen shakes him off and moves away.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maellard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Maellard thuds his right hand into Tolonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Maellard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tolonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maellard misses with a low kick as Tolonen jumps back.
Maellard takes one to the side of the head.
Tolonen tries to land a body kick
and Maellard counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maellard.
Maellard tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen lands with a good body shot.
Maellard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Tolonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tolonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen lands a nice uppercut.
Tolonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tolonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard wants to stall.
Tolonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maellard backwards. #T2#
Maellard scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Maellard working aggressively here.
Tolonen is trying to drag Maellard to the mat but Maellard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tolonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Maellard.
Maellard lands with a light punch inside.
Maellard lands a body shot.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Maellard avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Tolonen prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard tries to stall but Tolonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Maellard blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
Maellard lands a right hand.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maellard blocking some punches.
A short left from Maellard.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Maellard.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maellard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Tolonen pushes Maellard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Tolonen lands with a right to the head.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maellard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen tries to work over Maellard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Maellard blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tolonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Tolonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Tolonen.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Tolonen - that landed with a thud.
Tolonen blocks a body shot from Maellard. #TD#
Tolonen has Maellard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tolonen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maellard tumbling to the mat - Tolonen dives into Maellard's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amisviiksi Tolonen.
Well Tolonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Amisviiksi Tolonen 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:
EVO 239: Seia vs Deck
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Samusiovas connects with a crisp jab.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Samusiovas 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.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Samusiovas.#CL#
Samusiovas tries to keep at a distance but Tolonen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.#T1#
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samusiovas. Tolonen shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Tolonen off balance momentarily.
Tolonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Samusiovas closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Tolonen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samusiovas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Samusiovas is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Tolonen moves to clinch but Samusiovas breaks away
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Samusiovas's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.#T2#
Tolonen thuds his shin into the meat of Samusiovas's side.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Arunas Samusiovas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samusiovas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Samusiovas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas stuns Tolonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolonen catches Samusiovas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samusiovas throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
#TD#
Tolonen dives in and scores a takedown into Samusiovas's guard.#ES2#
Samusiovas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Samusiovas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samusiovas digs a right hand into Tolonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tolonen's gas tank. #T3#
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Samusiovas throws an elbow but it misses.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Samusiovas lands a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samusiovas.
Tolonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samusiovas.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Tolonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen tries to work over Samusiovas's front leg with a kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tolonen.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Tolonen throws out a leg kick but Samusiovas moves out of range and Tolonen only half commits.
Tolonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Tolonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolonen's knee momentarily.
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!
Samusiovas lands a nice shot that snaps Tolonen's head back.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Samusiovas's head back.
#T1#
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Tolonen shakes it off.
Tolonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samusiovas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Tolonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Samusiovas avoided it.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Tolonen sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tolonen really felt that one!
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Tolonen ducks right into an uppercut from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolonen. Tolonen obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tolonen lunges at Samusiovas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samusiovas's hand.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Tolonen thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Tolonen clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Tolonen prevents Samusiovas from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land. #T3#
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a right to the head.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen lands an uppercut.
Samusiovas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Tolonen.
Samusiovas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen is working for takedown but Samusiovas is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samusiovass head.
Samusiovas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samusiovas stalling in the clinch but Tolonen improves position.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tolonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Tolonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Samusiovas can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Samusiovas manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Samusiovas throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Tolonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tolonen takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Tolonen 's knee.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas pushes Tolonen away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Samusiovas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolonen. #T1#
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tolonen - that will leave a mark!
Samusiovas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samusiovas scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolonen lands with a light punch inside.
Tolonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas pushes Tolonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas working aggressively here.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A short right from Samusiovas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
#T3#
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tolonen - that landed with a thud.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tolonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amisviiksi Tolonen.
I think Samusiovas 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
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