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Event:
Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tosssh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blackwood is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Blackwood.
Tosssh pushes off an throws an elbow but Blackwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blackwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tosssh.
A short uppercut from Blackwood.
Blackwood can't find room to land a body shot as Tosssh controls the action.
Tosssh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blackwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Blackwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blackwood pushes Tosssh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosssh working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwood blocking some punches.
Blackwood scores with a shot to the side of Tosssh's head.
Blackwood lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Tosssh tries a knee to the head but Blackwood blocks it.
Tosssh misses with a punch on the inside.
Tosssh is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackwood gets an underhook and turns Tosssh into the cage.
Blackwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tosssh backwards.
Tosssh misses with the head strike.
Blackwood digs a right hand into Tosssh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tosssh's gas tank.
Blackwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tosssh backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Blackwood.
Tosssh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackwood.
Blackwood lands a nice uppercut.
Tosssh scores with a knee to the head.
Blackwood misses with a body punch.
Tosssh working aggressively here.
Tosssh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tosssh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackwood is keeping busy.
Blackwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Blackwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tosssh backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwood is working Tosssh over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Blackwood.
Blackwood scores with a shot to the side of Tosssh's head.
A nice left hand lands by Blackwood.
Blackwood keeps control of Tosssh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tosssh backwards.
Blackwood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tosssh up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blackwood pushes Tosssh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackwood lands a right hand.
Tosssh has a couple of punches blocked by Blackwood.
Blackwood lands a right hand.
Tosssh is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackwood gets an underhook and turns Tosssh into the cage.#T3#
Blackwood digs a right hand underneath Tosssh's ribcage. Tosssh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tosssh.
Tosssh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackwood.
Tosssh misses with a knee strike.
Blackwood effectively controlling the action here.
Blackwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tossshs head.
Tosssh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackwood.
Blackwood scores with a shot to the side of Tosssh's head.
Blackwood lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tosssh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blackwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackwood lands with a right to the head.
Blackwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Blackwood blocks an elbow strike from Tosssh.
A bit of stalling here from Blackwood.
Good body shot from Blackwood.
Blackwood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blackwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosssh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blackwood lands with a light punch inside.
Blackwood lands a nice uppercut.
Blackwood lands with a light punch inside.
Blackwood being controlled against the cage.
Tosssh is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackwood gets an underhook and turns Tosssh into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosssh is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackwood gets an underhook and turns Tosssh into the cage.
Blackwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tossshs head.
Tosssh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Blackwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Blackwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tosssh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blackwood catches Tosssh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Blackwood. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Tosssh clinches up against the cage.
Blackwood taking a breather.
Blackwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blackwood in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short body shot lands from Blackwood as the two fighters clinch.
Blackwood gets through Tosssh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blackwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackwood slowing the pace effectively.
Blackwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tosssh throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson Blackwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tosssh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackwood is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackwood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Tosssh is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackwood gets an underhook and turns Tosssh into the cage.
Blackwood lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Blackwood cracks Tosssh with a nice body shot.
Blackwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tosssh or not.
Blackwood pushes Tosssh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosssh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Blackwood.
A shot in the inside from Blackwood. #KD2#
Blackwood drops Tosssh onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tosssh is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tosssh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Blackwood.
Oh Tosssh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackwood lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blackwood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blackwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tosssh backwards.
Blackwood has Tosssh pressed against the cage. Tosssh drops his hands and Blackwood takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tosssh tumbling to the canvas! Blackwood rains down with more punches but Tosssh was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Blackwood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawson Blackwood!
Lawson Blackwood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Bravado 8: Pandaa vs Kincaid
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Tosssh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beddo tried to score with a low kick but Tosssh checks it.
Beddo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tosssh should have avoided that one.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tosssh closes the distance but Beddo moves to the side
enabling Beddo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tosssh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosssh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beddo's calf.
Beddo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tosssh checks the leg kick.
Beddo wants to slow Tosssh down by chopping away at his legs.
Tosssh moves out of range as Beddo throws a body kick.
Tosssh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beddo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beddo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beddo connects with a body shot that sends Tosssh's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Tosssh has Beddo up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosssh stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Tosssh goes for a takedown attempt but Beddo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tosssh throws a head kick that misses
and Beddo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tosssh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beddo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tosssh on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Tosssh 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.#CL2#
Tosssh moves into the clinch.
Beddo wants to break free but Tosssh has control.
Beddo tries to circle away but Tosssh has him pinned against the cage.
Beddo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tosssh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beddo is pressed up against the cage. Tosssh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beddo down to the mat. Beddo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beddo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beddo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tosssh.
Beddo lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Tosssh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beddo finds it's way round the side to connect with Tosssh's head.
Tosssh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beddo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tosssh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tosssh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beddo takes a swing at Tosssh's ribcage but misses.
Tosssh throws a head kick that misses.
Beddo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beddo clobbers Tosssh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beddo's corner calls for a 1-2. Beddo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tosssh tries to clinch but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Beddo.
Tosssh fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Beddo both land. Nice combination.
Tosssh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
A head kick misses from Beddo.
Tosssh moves in looking to clinch but Beddo pushes him off.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beddo throws a shot from downtown. Tosssh moves away and avoids it.
Beddo jabs at Tosssh's body.
Beddo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tosssh misses with a takedown
and Beddo counters with a straight right hand.
Philo Beddo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petah Tosssh.
Tosssh looks for the body kick but Beddo saw that one coming.
Beddo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beddo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tosssh slaps away a takedown attempt from Beddo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beddo. That's going to slow Tosssh down. #CL2#
Tosssh gets a clinch. #BC#
Beddo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Tosssh tries to clinch but Beddo moves away
and Beddo counters with a nice uppercut.
Beddo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosssh wants to clinch.
Tosssh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beddo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tosssh wants to clinch.
Tosssh is looking to clinch.
Tosssh blocks a head kick by Beddo.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddo as he connects with a hook.
Tosssh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beddo sprawls well. Beddo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tosssh gets slowly back to his feet.
Beddo keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tosssh moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tosssh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tosssh moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Beddo breaks the clinch.
Tosssh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beddo throws a right hand that Tosssh ducks under and follows up with a left that Tosssh also avoids with ease.
Beddo cracks Tosssh with a good jab.
Tosssh defending well as Beddo loads up on a big left hand.
Tosssh checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Beddo gets tackled into the cage by Tosssh. Tosssh maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beddo tries to break free but Tosssh pushes him back against the cage.
Tosssh throws an elbow that misses.
Tosssh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tosssh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tosssh takes a shot to the head.
Beddo tries to break the clinch but Tosssh is controlling the position. #T1#
Tosssh lands a hook that snaps the head of Beddo backwards.
Beddo can't break the clinch.
Tosssh tries to land knees in the clinch but Beddo avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tosssh won't allow it.
Beddo is trying to break the clinch but Tosssh is controlling him.
Tosssh prevents Beddo from breaking the clinch.
Beddo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Beddo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philo Beddo is winning the standup battle so far.
Beddo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beddo is looking to chop away at Tosssh's legs.
Tosssh checks a leg kick nicely.
Tosssh tries to clinch
and Tosssh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beddo tries a head kick but it misses.
Beddo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosssh was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddo.
Beddo scores with a jab.#CL2#
Tosssh rushes Beddo and presses him up against the cage.
Beddo is trying to break free.#T2#
Beddo is trying to push Tosssh away but Tosssh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Beddo breaks from the clinch.
Petah Tosssh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tosssh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beddo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tosssh can do to turn this around?
Beddo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tosssh.
Beddo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beddo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beddo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beddo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beddo lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Tosssh tries to sprawl but Beddo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tosssh tries to roll over but Beddo keeps him under control.
Beddo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tosssh defending well though.
Beddo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Tosssh is trying to maintain the position but Beddo is very close to passing his half guard.
Beddo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tosssh is looking for a sweep. Beddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beddo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tosssh wants to control but Beddo is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosssh tries to get to full guard but Beddo has control of the leg.
Tosssh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beddo wants to control but Tosssh is keeping him busy.
Beddo is nestled in close to Tosssh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beddo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tosssh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tosssh trying to hold on to Beddo's head to control him but Beddo postures up.
#T4#
Beddo drops an elbow to the side of Tosssh's head.
Beddo working the head and body with strikes.
Tosssh is trying to maintain the position but Beddo is very close to passing his half guard.
Beddo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tosssh is looking for a sweep. Beddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tosssh is looking to improve his position.
Beddo throwing shots but Tosssh is blocking nicely.
Beddo lands strikes from half guard.
Tosssh has hold of Beddo's hands but Beddo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beddo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo drops an elbow to the side of Tosssh's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beddo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tosssh on the side of the head.
Tosssh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Tosssh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tosssh tries a knee to the head but Beddo blocks it.
Tosssh throws a head punch that misses.
Beddo is working for takedown but Tosssh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beddo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tosssh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tosssh throws a right hand that Beddo ducks under and follows up with a left that Beddo also avoids with ease.
Beddo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Beddo backs off Tosssh throws a huge counter combo but Beddo manages to avoid it all.
Tosssh tries to clinch there but Beddo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosssh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tosssh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tosssh shoots in looking for a takedown. Beddo tries to sprawl out of it but Tosssh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beddo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Beddo misses with a wild body shot.
Tosssh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beddo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tosssh doesn't manage to clinch there - Beddo circles away.
Beddo lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beddo!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tosssh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beddo - the referee stops the clock and Tosssh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beddo. Tosssh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beddo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tosssh flicks out a counter leg kick but Beddo steps away.
Tosssh wants to clinch up but Beddo keeps it at a distance.
Beddo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tosssh on the side of the head.
Tosssh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tosssh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tosssh tries to clinch up.
Tosssh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beddo jabs Tosssh right on the nose. Tosssh blinks but takes it well.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Beddo. That snapped Tosssh's head back.
Beddo connects with the punch.#T2#
Tosssh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beddo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tosssh somewhat.
Beddo lands the left hand.
Beddo stuns Tosssh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beddo connects with a jab.#CL2#
Tosssh closes the distance and clinches.
Tosssh tries for a takedown but Beddo manages to get underhooks.
Philo Beddo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Philo Beddo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petah Tosssh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beddo has had enough of the clinch but Tosssh keeps him there for the moment.
Tosssh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beddo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beddo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Beddo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosssh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Beddo.
Tosssh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beddo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beddo jabs Tosssh right on the nose. Tosssh blinks but takes it well.
Tosssh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tosssh tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Beddo misses the target.
Tosssh fails with a takedown attempt.
Tosssh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tosssh tries to clinch there but Beddo circles away.
Tosssh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beddo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tosssh tries to clinch
letting Beddo counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Beddo.#T4#
Tosssh tries to clinch but Beddo moves away
and Beddo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beddo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beddo cracks Tosssh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beddo cracks Tosssh with a good jab.
Tosssh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tosssh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beddo throws a leg kick but Tosssh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tosssh throws a big shot that misses.
Beddo thuds a left hand into Tosssh's body.
Beddo scores with a hook.
Beddo jabs Tosssh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tosssh wants to clinch up but Beddo keeps it at a distance.
Tosssh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tosssh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petah Tosssh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosssh throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beddo, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo!
In his post fight interview, Philo Beddo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Vatanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Tosssh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vatanen is trying to keep Tosssh in close.
Tosssh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tosssh'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.
Vatanen trying to control the position.
Tosssh looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Tosssh advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Vatanen's face as Tosssh controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Tosssh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosssh working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Vatanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vatanen is trying to escape the position but Tosssh is controlling the position.
More stalling from Tosssh.
Vatanen is looking to regain half guard here but Tosssh keeps moving and retains side control.
Tosssh throws an elbow but Vatanen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tosssh controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Tosssh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vatanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Tosssh 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.
Vatanen is looking to improve his position.
Vatanen is working hard here to advance position.
Tosssh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tosssh stops Vatanen from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tosssh shoots in for a double leg but Vatanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vatanen attempts a counter takedown but Tosssh avoids it well and moves away.
Tosssh darts in looking for a takedown but Vatanen gets double underhooks and turns Tosssh into the cage. #CL#
Vatanen has Tosssh up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Vatanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosssh tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it. #CL#
Vatanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tosssh. #BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch.
Vatanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petah Tosssh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tosssh thows a body kick. Vatanen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vatanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vatanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tosssh misses with a head kick.
Tosssh shoots in for a double leg but Vatanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Tosssh gets caught napping as Vatanen dives in and scores a takedown. Tosssh manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Tosssh kicks Vatanen off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Tosssh has managed to clinch.
Vatanen fails to pull guard.
Vatanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tosssh walks away with a smile on his face. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vatanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosssh lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Tosssh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarko Vatanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Tosssh tries to sprawl out of it but Vatanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tosssh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Tosssh moves out of range.
Tosssh throws a counter combo.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tosssh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vatanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tosssh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tosssh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Tosssh circles away easily
and Tosssh counters with a head kick. That will keep Vatanen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Tosssh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Vatanen gets a clinch. #BC#
Vatanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vatanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vatanen effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch.
Tosssh tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Petah Tosssh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Vatanen pushes Tosssh up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Vatanen jumps guard but Tosssh stands there with Vatanen around his waist. Vatanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tosssh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatanen lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tosssh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Tosssh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Vatanen backs off Tosssh throws a huge counter combo but Vatanen manages to avoid it all.
Vatanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tosssh tries to avoid it but Vatanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tosssh to the ground. Tosssh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tosssh tries to clinch up but Vatanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tosssh goes for a double leg but Vatanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vatanen continues to drive forward.
Vatanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tosssh sprawls well. He's pushed Vatanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tosssh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vatanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Vatanen with that takedown attempt.
Tosssh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Tosssh clinches with his opponent.
Tosssh takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Tosssh is pressed up against the cage. Vatanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tosssh down to the mat. Tosssh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tosssh wants to clinch up but Vatanen keeps it at a distance.
Vatanen tries to counter with a takedown but Tosssh is quick to defend against it.
Jarko Vatanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tosssh throws a head kick but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses.
Petah Tosssh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosssh closes the distance and clinches up with Vatanen, looking for a takedown. Tosssh pushes Vatanen against the cage but Vatanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen scores with a head kick.
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!
Tosssh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vatanen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Tosssh has closed the distance and engaged Vatanen in a clinch.
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tosssh to keep the fight standing.
Vatanen just leaning against Tosssh, taking a breather.
Vatanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vatanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tosssh walks away with a smile on his face. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petah Tosssh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vatanen scores with a jab. Tosssh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tosssh moves in looking to clinch but Vatanen pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tosssh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tosssh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Tosssh.
Vatanen blocking some punches.
Tosssh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tosssh is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tosssh breaks from the clinch.
Vatanen lands a leg kick that knocks Tosssh off balance momentarily.
Tosssh moves to clinch but Vatanen breaks away
and Tosssh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches.
Tosssh missing with knees to the body.
Tosssh tries to stall but Vatanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tosssh missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tosssh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tosssh is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vatanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jarko Vatanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosssh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosssh misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tosssh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vatanen after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Vatanen. #T2##BC#
Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tosssh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vatanen.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt - Tosssh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarko Vatanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vatanen clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Vatanen decides to pull guard.
Tosssh passes into half guard. #SUB#
Vatanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Tosssh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Jarko Vatanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatanen wants to get back to full guard.
Tosssh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Vatanen wants to control the action here but instead Tosssh manages to pass to full mount!
Tosssh controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosssh is continuing to stall.
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 Jarko Vatanen.
I think Tosssh 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Petah Tosssh!
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