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Event:
Gladius #2
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Marston misses with a straight right.
Toskala is looking for the big counter here.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toskala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marston finds it's way round the side to connect with Toskala's head.
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marston staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Marston coming out on top.
Marston doesn't manage to clinch there - Toskala circles away.
Toskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toskala counters with a nice uppercut.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Toskala gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Marston's head.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Toskala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toskala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
A short left from Marston.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Marston.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Toskala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Toskala lands with a right to the head.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala pushes Marston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toskala is leaning against Marston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toskala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Toskala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston tries to clinch but Toskala moves away
and Toskala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toskala lands a nice hook to Marston's body. Marston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marston lands a slapping body shot.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Toskala counters with a straight right hand.
Marston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Toskala to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Marston throws a jab when Toskala was well out of range.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toskala throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Toskala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston lands a nice shot that snaps Toskala's head back.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston lands a glancing blow to the side of Toskala's head.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toskala looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Toskala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toskala throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Marston misses.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Toskala ducks down to avoid it.
Marston wants to clinch but Toskala slips to the side
and Toskala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston connects with a single shot there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Toskala.
Toskala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Toskala misses.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toskala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston is looking to clinch but Toskala is avoiding it.
Toskala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marston misses with a right hand
and Toskala counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marston, as that shot connected.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Toskala moved out of range.
A nice side step and Toskala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toskala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston wants to clinch#KD2#
and Toskala counters with a nice right hand that sends Marston toppling to the canvas! Marston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Toskala finish him?!
Toskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
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 John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Toskala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marston is looking to clinch.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Toskala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toskala looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Toskala misses with a wild combination.
Jukka Toskala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toskala misses with a looping right.
Toskala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston looks to land a combination but Toskala avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston swings for the body but Toskala moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Toskala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toskala slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Toskala.
A slow jab from Toskala misses its intended target. #T1#
Toskala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Toskala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Toskala lands a big right hand that sends Marston crashing to the mat! Toskala stays standing though and waves Marston back to his feet!
Marston throws a body punch but Toskala moves out of range.
Toskala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Toskala counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jukka Toskala!
After winning the bout, Jukka Toskala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Toskala throws a body punch but Catchum moves out of range.
Catchum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Catchum looks to throw the jab but Toskala is out of range.
A big right from Catchum misses.
Toskala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catchum slips under a jab from Toskala.
Catchum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toskala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Catchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catchum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toskala.
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Toskala moves away and avoids it.
Toskala moves out of range of the strikes.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchum lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Catchum.
Toskala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toskala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Catchum throws a body punch but Toskala moves out of range. #T1#
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toskala misses the shot to the body.
Catchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Toskala is just out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Catchum has knocked Toskala down with a huge combo! Catchum steps away and waves a wobbly Toskala back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Toskala is rocked!
Catchum throws an overhand right that has Toskala reeling! Catchum follows up with more punches and Toskala is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ash Catchum!
During a confident post fight interview, Ash Catchum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 20 Kitano vs Brophy
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mostert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toskala.
Jukka Toskala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mostert throws a looping overhand right but Toskala ducks down to avoid it.
Mostert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toskala scores with a hook to the body. Mostert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Toskala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mostert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Toskala looking for a sweep. Not yet Toskala, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala is working hard here to advance position.
Mostert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mostert wants to control from the top but Toskala keeps moving.
Mostert is looking to work some ground and pound but Toskala has wrist control.#T1#
Mostert trying to control the position from guard on top but Toskala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mostert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mostert won't allow Toskala to get back to his feet.
Mostert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toskala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mostert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostert wants to control from the top but Toskala keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mostert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mostert throws the left hand but Toskala avoids the punch easily.
Toskala digs a good body shot into Mostert's ribs.
Toskala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mostert in his tracks. #T2#
Mostert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toskala moves out of range as Mostert strikes.
Mostert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toskala leaves Mostert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mostert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toskala was well out of range. Poor timing from Mostert.
Mostert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toskala pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Toskala moves into the clinch successfully.
Mostert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toskala is defending well.
Toskala tries a body shot but Mostert blocks it.
Toskala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
Toskala tries a body shot but Mostert blocks it.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Toskala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mostert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Toskala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toskala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toskala stopping the sweep attempt from Mostert.
Mostert is pulling down on Toskala's head. It's preventing any offense from Toskala, at least for the moment.
Toskala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mostert is keeping the position for now.
Toskala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mostert is proving hard to escape from.
Mostert keeping full guard, as Toskala tries to pass. #T4#
Mostert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mostert being controlled here, momentarily.
Mostert trying to keep a closed guard but Toskala is proving a slippery customer.
Toskala trying to control but Mostert is working from the bottom.
Toskala looking to pass the guard.
Mostert pulls Toskala in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toskala punishes Mostert's body with a nice straight punch.
Mostert is looking to clinch but Toskala is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Toskala tries to clinch up but Mostert circles away and keeps his distance.
Toskala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mostert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Mostert thuds his right hand into Toskala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Toskala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toskala tries to work over Mostert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Mostert avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the cage.
Toskala trying to control the position but instead, Mostert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toskala into the cage.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Mostert avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the cage.
Mostert prevents a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
Mostert is stalling here.
Toskala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostert can do to turn this around?#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Mostert tries to pull guard but Toskala won't allow it.
Mostert stalling in the clinch but Toskala improves position.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Mostert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mostert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Toskala to keep the fight standing.
Mostert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Mostert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jukka Toskala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieter Daan Mostert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Mostert is leaning against Toskala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mostert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toskala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Toskala misses with a hook.
Mostert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toskala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mostert is looking to slow Toskala down with leg kicks.
Mostert moves in looking to clinch but Toskala pushes him off.
Toskala loads up on a big right hand but Mostert slips the punch.
Mostert misses with an uppercut
and Toskala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukka Toskala is winning the standup battle so far.
Mostert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toskala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mostert.
Toskala swinging wildly here.
Toskala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mostert.
#T3##CL2#
Mostert has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mostert.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostert.
Mostert blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Mostert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toskala uses from the top position. #SU#
Toskala stands up from Mostert's guard - Toskala perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mostert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Mostert goes for a double leg but Toskala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toskala continues to drive forward.
Toskala avoids the body shot from Mostert.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mostert is defended easily by Toskala.
Mostert connects with a single shot there.
Mostert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toskala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mostert scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toskala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mostert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Toskala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mostert manages to avoid it.
Mostert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mostert tries to work over Toskala's front leg with a kick but Toskala checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Toskala as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Toskala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mostert, pushing him back against the cage.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mostert is trying to pull guard but Toskala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toskala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Toskala taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mostert gets control of Toskala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mostert will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Toskala decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Toskala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mostert manages to avoid it.
Mostert fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Toskala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Toskala leaves Mostert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toskala is looking to counter punch.
Toskala missing with a left hand there. Mostert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mostert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mostert ducks under a wild hook from Toskala.
Toskala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mostert throws out a powerful jab.
Mostert swats away the attempt to clinch by Toskala.
Mostert cracks Toskala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Toskala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mostert was well out of range. Poor timing from Toskala.
Toskala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mostert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toskala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mostert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mostert misses with a hook. Toskala ducked under it nicely.
Toskala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mostert avoids the body shot from Toskala.
Mostert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mostert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toskala.
Mostert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toskala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mostert was well out of range. Poor timing from Toskala.
Jab by Toskala.#T3#
Mostert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mostert tries to counter it with a takedown but Toskala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Toskala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toskala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mostert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mostert thuds a left hand into Toskala's body.
Mostert tries to clinch but Toskala is having none of it. #CL2#
Toskala gets tackled into the cage by Mostert. Mostert maintains the clinch.
Jukka Toskala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala scores with a hook to the body.
Mostert can't get the takedown.
Jukka Toskala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieter Daan Mostert.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mostert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Jukka Toskala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toskala pushes Mostert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mostert wants a takedown but no success here.
Pieter Daan Mostert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mostert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mostert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mostert blocks an uppercut.
Mostert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Toskala up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Toskala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toskala, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Toskala!
A relieved looking Jukka Toskala 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:
PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Gentile drops his hands momentarily and Toskala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gentile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toskala.
Toskala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Toskala. That snapped Gentile's head back.
Gentile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toskala.
Gentile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hall of Legends in the buildup to the fight.
Gentile just misses with a punch to the body.
Toskala tries to counter with a clinch but Gentile shakes him off and moves away.
Gentile throws a looping overhand right but Toskala ducks down to avoid it.
Toskala lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentile.
Toskala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentile can pounce on him.
Gentile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toskala moves away.
Toskala avoids the body shot from Gentile.
Nice defenses there by Gentile.
Gentile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toskala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Toskala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gentile cracks Toskala with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Gentile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentile.
A jab from Gentile misses.
Toskala swings for the body but Gentile moves out of range.
Toskala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentile.
Gentile lands a jab.
Toskala lands a jab to the nose.
Gentile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toskala moves away.
Toskala lands a nice shot that snaps Gentile's head back.
Toskala scores with a jab to the body.
Toskala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
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 Gentile. That snapped Toskala's head back.
Gentile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toskala misses with a looping left.
Gentile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toskala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toskala is looking to clinch.
Gentile throws a shot from downtown. Toskala moves away and avoids it.
Gentile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toskala. Gentile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toskala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Toskala closes the distance and pushes Gentile back into the cage.
Gentile working aggressively here.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentile's elbow.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Gentile avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the cage.
Gentile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gentile tries to throw a body punch but Toskala avoids it by throwing Gentile back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Toskala.
Gentile is breathing heavily.
Gentile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Gentile.
A shot in the inside from Toskala.
A short right from Gentile.
Gentile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toskala tries to work over Gentile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentile.
Gentile swings wildly with an uppercut but Toskala uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gentile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toskala tries to work over Gentile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentile blocks an uppercut.
Gentile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentile tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Gentile.
Toskala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gentile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gentile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Gentile controls the action.
Gentile blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Gentile blocking some punches.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jukka Toskala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gentile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toskala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toskala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toskala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toskala ducks right into an uppercut from Gentile.
Toskala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentile misses the body punch
and Toskala counters with a two punch combo.
Toskala scores with a body shot.
Toskala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#
Gentile is rocked!
Gentile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toskala.
Oh Gentile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##KD2#
Toskala lands a left and a right that send Gentile crashing to the mat, dazed. Toskala thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Toskala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gentile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toskala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentile seems to have got his legs back now.
Toskala misses with a hook.
Toskala lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toskala lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentile misses the jab.
Toskala lands a jab to Gentile's midsection.#T2#
Toskala misses with a hook
and Gentile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Gentile misses.
A shot to the liver by Toskala. Beautiful body shot.
Gentile staying out of range there.
Gentile misses with a body shot
and Toskala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toskala takes a swing at Gentile's ribcage but misses.
Toskala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Toskala misses.
Gentile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Toskala counter with a right hand.
Toskala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentile doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentile feints a jab promting Toskala to slip. Gentile then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toskala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Gentile misses with a body shot.
Gentile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Toskala clobbers Gentile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toskala looks to land a left hand but Gentile moved out of range nicely.
Gentile is looking for a counter combo.
Gentile throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toskala throws a hook but Gentile avoids it easily.
Gentile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toskala counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Gentile! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Toskala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala 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:
Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Toskala throws an off balance right hand
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
Ho throws a hook but Toskala avoids it easily.
Toskala missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Ho 's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toskala throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho throws a series of strikes that have Toskala backpedaling.
Toskala ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Toskala misses with a looping right.
Toskala misses with a series of wild punches.
Toskala takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Toskala misses.
Ho slips under a jab.
Toskala moves to clinch but Ho breaks away
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toskala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toskala lands a lovely overhand right.
Ho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toskala blocks a jab.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toskala on the side of the head. #ROC#
Toskala is rocked!
Toskala staying out of range there.
Toskala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Toskala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho .
Toskala throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho throws a poor cross that misses
and Toskala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toskala looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Toskala throws a sloppy body shot
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho throws out a powerful jab.
Toskala is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toskala seems to have recovered his senses.
Toskala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho thuds his right hand into Toskala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toskala clobbers Ho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toskala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho . #T3#
Ho misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Toskala.
Nam Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toskala works Ho 's body with a nice hook.
Toskala throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho .
Ho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho throws a series of punches but Toskala moves out of range.
Ho lands a right hook to the body.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Toskala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toskala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho .
Ho misses with a hook.
Toskala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
Toskala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Ho misses with a hook.
Ho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Toskala throws a hook to the side of Ho 's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toskala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho scores with a nice head shot.
Toskala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho slips a straight right by Toskala.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toskala misses with a few strikes there.
Toskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Toskala moved out of range.
Toskala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Toskala misses.
Toskala takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho dominated that round.
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#
Toskala slips a straight right by Ho .
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toskala to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Toskala.
Toskala scores with a jab.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Toskala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toskala.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Toskala looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho avoids the elbow strike from Toskala, against the ropes.
#T1#
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ho tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Toskala.
Toskala wants to stall.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho .
Toskala lands a right hand.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toskala's elbow.
Ho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toskala 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.
Toskala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho misses with some punches.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the ropes.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Ho tries a body shot but Toskala blocks it.
Ho lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Toskala controls his hands.
Ho misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho .
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toskala's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Ho misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho .
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ho lands a right hand.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala prevents a body shot from Ho .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho .
Ho prevents a body shot from Toskala.
A hook to the body from Ho .
Ho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nam Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Toskala controls his hands.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toskala can do to turn this around?
Toskala blocks an uppercut.
Toskala working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho .
Toskala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ho .
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Toskala's ribcage. Toskala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Toskala controls his hands.
#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toskala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toskala throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toskala, as that shot connected.
Ho with a hook.
Ho misses with a combination
and Toskala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nam Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Ho .
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toskala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Toskala cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
Toskala tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Ho misses.
Toskala throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Toskala throws a big shot that misses.
Toskala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho throws a series of punches but Toskala avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toskala scrambles back to his feet.
Toskala slips under a jab.
Ho throws a hook but Toskala blocks it.
Toskala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Toskala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho under the eye.
The fighters circling - Toskala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho scores with a sloppy right hand. Toskala should have avoided that one.
Ho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Toskala is out of range.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Toskala's head but Toskala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toskala throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toskala's head.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Toskala punishes Ho 's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Ho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ho defending well as Toskala loads up on a big left hand.
Ho needs to keep his hands up - Toskala had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Ho both land. Nice combination.
Toskala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho .
Toskala connects with a body shot that sends Ho 's belly button to the back.
Toskala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Ho does it's job there.
Ho dodges the punch combination from Toskala.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toskala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Toskala to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Toskala throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toskala misses with a lunging right hand
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toskala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toskala missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Ho sends Toskala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ho is motioning to the referee to let Toskala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Toskala dodges the punch combination from Ho .
Jukka Toskala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nam Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toskala. Toskala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ho . Those never looked like landing.
Ho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toskala.
Toskala looks to land a combination but Ho avoids it well. #T4#
A big left from Toskala misses.
Ho misses with a hook
and Toskala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho throws a hook but Toskala avoids it easily.
Toskala swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toskala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toskala throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toskala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ho scores with a hook.
Toskala misses with a double jab.
Toskala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nam Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Nam Ho !
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Nam Ho !
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Nam Ho !
Nam Ho wins by unanimous decision!
Nam Ho spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Bushido 69: Middleweight GP R2
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Toskala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meeks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toskala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meeks tries a quick counter leg kick but Toskala is wise to it.
Meeks catches Toskala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meeks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Toskala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meeks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Meeks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Toskala drives through and clinches with Meeks against the ropes.
Meeks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!#BC2#
Meeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Toskala throws a jab but it's blocked by Meeks.
Toskala misses with a series of wild punches.
Toskala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Meeks cracks Toskala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Toskala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Meeks finish him?
#ROC2#
Toskala is rocked!#KD2#
Meeks sends Toskala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Meeks is motioning to the referee to let Toskala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Toskala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! 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!
Meeks fakes the body blow, causing Toskala to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Toskala goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buzz Meeks!
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Event:
Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Toskala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut.
Valentine wants to clinch but Toskala slips to the side
and Toskala counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corwin Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toskala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toskala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Valentine has managed to clinch.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toskala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Toskala blocks it.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Toskala blocks it.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toskala lands a shot to the body.
Toskala lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Toskala.
Valentine looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Toskala.
Toskala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toskala. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Toskala as the two fighters clinch.
Toskala lands an elbow just above Valentine 's eye.
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Toskala.
Valentine's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Valentine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toskala.#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Toskala lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
Toskala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toskala pushes Valentine against the ropes. Toskala is working some dirty boxing. Toskala pushes off with a quick right hook! Valentine goes down! Valentine tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Toskala moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
After winning the bout, Jukka Toskala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RFC 47: Chasing Waterfalls
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Toskala connects with a single shot there.
Toskala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jawbreak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck for Jawbreak with that takedown attempt.
Toskala is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Toskala.
Toskala leaves Jawbreak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jawbreak fails with the takedown.
Jukka Toskala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Jawbreak.
Jawbreak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toskala tries to avoid it but Jawbreak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toskala to the ground. Toskala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toskala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jawbreak.
Jawbreak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toskala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jawbreak somewhat.
Toskala is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jawbreak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toskala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jawbreak somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Jawbreak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Toskala wants to stand up but Jawbreak is controlling him.
Toskala pulls Jawbreak in to control the position.
Toskala 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.
Toskala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jawbreak on the ground.
Toskala trying to control the position here.
Jawbreak stops Toskala from standing up.
Toskala looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Jawbreak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jawbreak drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jawbreak seems to have locked his on tight now - Toskala screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jawbreak, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dick Jawbreak!
Dick Jawbreak is the new middleweight champion!
Dick Jawbreak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFC 43: Set It Off
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Small moves into range and clinches up with Toskala.
Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toskala prevents a body shot from Small.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Toskala controls his hands.
Toskala digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala lands a left hand.
Toskala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toskala.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Toskala avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
Small has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toskala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Small can turn it around.#T1#
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Small on the inside.
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
Toskala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toskala lands with a light punch inside.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Small blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small.
Toskala gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Small.
Toskala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small avoids the elbow strike from Toskala, against the cage.
#T2#
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Small blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Small misses with a body punch.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Toskala.
Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small blocks the elbow strike.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toskala. #T3#
Toskala throws an elbow that misses.
Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Small on the inside.
Small lands an uppercut.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Toskala is rocked!
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small working aggressively here.
Small misses with some punches.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala cracks Small with a nice body shot.
Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a body punch.
Toskala lands with a right to the head. #T4#
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!
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
Toskala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toskalas head.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Toskala.
Small blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala dominated that round.
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#
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Toskala moves away and avoids it.
Toskala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toskala misses with a body shot.
Small blocks a jab.
Toskala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a series of strikes that have Toskala backpedaling.
Toskala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Small gets a clinch.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Small lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toskala.
Toskala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. #T1#
Toskala lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Toskala lands an elbow that stopped Small in his tracks for a moment.
Toskala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toskala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Small.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Toskala lands a left hand.
Small takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Small is rocked!
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala lands with a right to the head.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
Good body shot from Small.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toskala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small seems to have recovered his senses.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Toskala lands with a right to the head.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Jukka Toskala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toskala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small blocks an elbow strike from Toskala.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toskala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Small's brow.
Toskala works on Small's body with a couple of short punches.
Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small blocking some punches.
Toskala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not.
Small is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toskala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toskala lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Toskala presses Small against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
A short right from Toskala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Toskala effectively controlling the action here.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala lands a left hand.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Toskala works on Small's body with a couple of short punches.
Toskala lands an elbow just above Small 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Toskala lands a nice shot to the body.
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
#T4#
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala blocking some punches.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala misses with an elbow over the top.
Toskala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toskala prevents a body shot from Small.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toskala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Toskala lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Toskala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small 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.
Jukka Toskala dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Toskala misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small misses with a straight right.
Toskala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toskala throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Toskala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Toskala throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Small moves into range and clinches up with Toskala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Toskala.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala prevents a body shot from Small.
Small lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala blocks an uppercut.
Small lands a shot to the body.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
A body shot lands from Toskala.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Toskala.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Toskala.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toskala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
Toskala lands a right hand.
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Toskala controls his hands.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala works on Small's body with a couple of short punches.
Toskala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toskala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toskala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toskala.
Small misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toskala digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank.
Toskala lands with a right to the head.
Toskala lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small letting Toskala take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Toskala controls the action.
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toskala.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Toskala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala effectively controlling the action here.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala throws an elbow that misses.
Toskala throws an elbow that misses.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala takes a shot to the head.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the cage.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Small moves away from the strike by Toskala.
A swing and a miss from Small.
Small moves out of range as Toskala strikes.#CL2#
Small gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toskala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toskala is working Small over against the cage.
Toskala cracks Small with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala lands with a short shot to the head.
Small is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
Toskala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toskala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toskala working some nice short punches in the 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!
Toskala prevents a body shot from Small. #T1#
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Toskala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toskala blocks a body shot from Small.
Toskala creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Small with a big uppercut! Small tries to clinch up but Toskala pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Small to the mat! Small covers up and Toskala unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala retains his middleweight title!
Jukka Toskala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 40: Hells Bells
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mozart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toskala scores with a jab to the body.
Mozart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Mozart swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mozart defending well as Toskala loads up on a big left hand.
Toskala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Toskala gets tackled into the cage by Mozart. Mozart maintains the clinch.
Toskala scores with a shoulder strike.
Mozart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Mozart trying to stall but Toskala improves his position.
Mozart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toskala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mozart lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mozart jumps guard but Toskala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mozart is trying to stall.
Mozart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards. #T1#
Mozart tries a body shot but Toskala blocks it.
Toskala digs a right hand underneath Mozart's ribcage. Mozart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mozart lands a nice uppercut.
Toskala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mozart throws a punch but it's blocked by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toskala lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Toskala to work.
A shot in the inside from Toskala.
Mozart lands a shoulder strike.
Mozart digs a right hand into Toskala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toskala's gas tank.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Mozart working aggressively here.
Toskala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toskala lands a body punch.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
Toskala blocks a body shot from Mozart.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Mozart is rocked!#T2#
Mozart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Mozart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toskala pushes Mozart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toskala creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mozart's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mozart drops to his knees and Toskala pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jukka Toskala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Amadeus Mozart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rock me Beethoven!'.
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Event:
Bushido 43: Toskala vs. Al As
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Toskala darts in and clinches Al As up against the ropes.
Toskala can't break the clinch.
Al As lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toskala stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Al As blocks an elbow strike from Toskala.
Al As is working Toskala over against the ropes.
Al As lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toskala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Al As breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toskala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toskala lands a jab to the nose.
Toskala throws an overhand right that lands on Al As's shoulder, as Al As tries to avoid the shot.
Al As throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Al As lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Toskala throws a jab when Al As was well out of range.
Toskala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al As looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al As takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Al As fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toskala lands a jab to the nose.
Toskala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al As takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al As throws a head kick but Toskala moves out of range.
Toskala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toskala misses with a hook. Al As ducked under it nicely.
Al As looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toskala misses with an uppercut
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al As dodges the punch combination from Toskala.
Toskala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al As throws a leg kick
and Toskala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toskala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al As.
Jab, jab by Toskala - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Toskala throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Al As.
#CL2#
Al As moves into the clinch.#BC#
Toskala breaks from the clinch.
Toskala misses with an uppercut. Al As saw that one coming.
Al As takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toskala connects with a body shot that sends Al As's belly button to the back.
Jukka Toskala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al As avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toskala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toskala throws a body punch but Al As moves out of range.
Al As only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Toskala misses its intended target.
Al As keeps Toskala at a distance using the push kick.
Al As buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toskala misses the shot to the body.
Al As feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toskala's calf.#T3#
Toskala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toskala misses with a hook.
Al As lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toskala.
Toskala moves out of range of the body kick from Al As.
Toskala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al As counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toskala's knee momentarily.
Toskala is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Toskala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al As thows a body kick. Toskala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toskala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al As.
Toskala swings widly with a right hand
letting Al As counter with a right hand.
Toskala throws a looping overhand right but Al As ducks down to avoid it.
Toskala blocks a jab.
Toskala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al As counters with a nice body kick.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al As scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toskala punishes Al As's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Al As closes the distance and clinches.
Al As can't find room to land a body shot as Toskala controls the action.
Al As lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Al As trying to control the position but instead, Toskala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al As into the ropes.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al As scores with a shoulder strike.
Al As has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toskala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al As can turn it around.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Al As breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toskala slips under a jab.
Toskala throws a big shot that misses.
Al As throws out a counter right but Toskala avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Al As misses.
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 Jukka Toskala will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al As takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al As thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toskala if he has to take too many more of those.
Al As slips under a jab.
A big left from Al As misses.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al As.
Al As gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toskala misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Al As.
Al As scores with a nice head shot.
Al As throws an overhand right that lands on Toskala's shoulder, as Toskala tries to avoid the shot.
Toskala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al As.
Jukka Toskala is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Toskala moves into range and clinches up with Al As.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al As misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala lands an uppercut.#T1#
Al As swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Al As blocking some punches.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Toskala - that landed with a thud.
Al As blocking some punches.
Al As misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al As's elbow.
Al As tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al As makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al As blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al As stalling in the clinch but Toskala improves position.
Al As lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al As blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Al As. #T2#
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Al As avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the ropes.
Toskala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Al As breaks the clinch.
Toskala throws an off balance right hand
enabling Al As to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al As.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toskala.
Al As tries to land a front kick but Toskala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toskala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al As slips a jab from Toskala.
It seemed like Al As was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al As moves out of range as Toskala strikes.
Toskala misses with a straight right.
Al As throws a head kick that misses.
Toskala tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Al As manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Al As slips under a jab from Toskala.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al As.
Al As throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toskala throws the left hand but Al As avoids the punch easily.
Al As thinks about the counter body kick.
Toskala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al As darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al As - that will leave a mark!
Al As displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toskala throws out the jab.
Al As follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Al As thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toskala if he has to take too many more of those.
Toskala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al As counters with a head kick. That will keep Toskala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#
Toskala is rocked!
Toskala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toskala tries to close the distance and clinch but Al As swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toskala.
A nice side step and Al As releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toskala throws a looping overhand right but Al As ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al As, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toskala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toskala's corner calls for a 1-2. Toskala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toskala scores with a jab.#CL2#
Al As takes the fight into the clinch.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Al As escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al As lands a glancing blow to the side of Toskala's head.
Toskala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toskala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toskala misses with an uppercut. Al As saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amr Al As will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Al As connects with a high kick.
Toskala ducks under a wild hook from Al As.
A counter left hand to the body from Toskala misses its target.
Toskala lands a body shot.
Toskala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toskala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toskala misses with a body shot.
Toskala backing away here, and Al As unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Al As.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al As avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toskala misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Toskala misses the target.
Al As was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al As lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Toskala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Al As looks to land a body kick but Toskala moved away.
Al As lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toskala moves out of range as Al As strikes.
Al As throws a sloppy head kick and Toskala moves out of range easily.
Toskala is looking to counter punch.
Toskala seems to have got his legs back now.
Al As lands a high kick!
Al As slips a jab from Toskala.
Toskala lands a body shot.
Toskala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al As counters with a leg kick.
Al As throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toskala misses with an uppercut. Al As saw that one coming.
Toskala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Al As misses.
Toskala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toskala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al As counters with a low kick, right behind Toskala 's knee. #T2#
Al As throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toskala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al As buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al As connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala lands a nice hook to Al As's body. Al As takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Al As misses.
A jab from Toskala misses.
Al As moves away from the strike by Toskala.
Al As throws a jab but it's blocked by Toskala.
Toskala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toskala tries to clinch up but Al As circles away and keeps his distance.
Toskala cracks Al As with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Al As.
Al As lets loose with a powerful body kick. Toskala will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Toskala throws a hook but Al As avoids it easily.
Toskala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al As counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al As throws a head kick that Toskala semi-blocks.
Toskala misses with a looping right.
Toskala moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Toskala there.
Toskala lands a really nice looking cross but Al As seems unphased.
Toskala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al As.
Toskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al As walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toskala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al As lands a nice shot to the body.
Toskala looks to throw the jab but Al As is out of range. #T4#
Al As moves out of range of the strikes.
Toskala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al As lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As clobbers Toskala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toskala scores with a jab. Al As acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toskala moves out of range as Al As strikes.
Al As rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toskala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Al As moves into the clinch.
Toskala lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al As. #BC2#
Al As breaks the clinch.
Toskala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Al As counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As really dominated that round.
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.
#R4#
Al As throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toskala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al As has time to react.
Toskala moves out of range of the strikes.
Al As pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al As takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al As tries a low kick but Toskala avoids it.
Toskala looks to land a right hand but Al As moved out of range.
Toskala doesn't manage to clinch there - Al As circles away.
Toskala backing away here, and Al As unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Toskala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala lands an overhand right.
Toskala cracks a nice hook into Al As's ribs.
Al As slips under a jab from Toskala.
Al As looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Toskala throws out a loose jab but Al As uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Toskala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al As.
Toskala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toskala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al As.
Al As scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al As misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al As.
Al As connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toskala momentarily.
Toskala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al As under the eye.
Al As throws a looping overhand right but Toskala ducks down to avoid it.
Toskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al As.
A telegraphed right hand from Toskala misses the target.
A nice side step and Al As releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al As lands with a cross.
Toskala throws a body shot but no joy.
Toskala thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Al As throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toskala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al As.
Al As throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toskala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toskala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al As can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al As is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al As counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al As on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Al As moves into the clinch.
Toskala prevents a body shot from Al As.
Al As trying to stall but Toskala improves his position.
Toskala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al As backwards.
A short left from Toskala. #T3#
Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Al As controls the action.
Al As lands a body punch.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Toskala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jukka Toskala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala digs a right hand underneath Al As's ribcage. Al As let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al As is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Toskala blocking some punches.
Al As blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Toskala manages to break the clinch.
Toskala digs a good body shot into Al As's ribs.
A big left from Toskala misses.
Al As thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Al As walks into a stiff left hand from Toskala.
Toskala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al As circles away quickly and effectively.
Toskala takes a swing at Al As's ribcage but misses.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toskala.
Al As lands a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al As.
Al As has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toskala throws a poor cross that misses
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Toskala throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
Toskala looks to throw the jab but Al As is out of range.
Toskala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toskala misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala had his way with Amr Al As in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Toskala throws a combination that misses
letting Al As counter with a right hand.
Toskala throws an off balance right hand
and Al As cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Al As.
A slow jab from Al As misses its intended target.
Toskala misses with a straight right.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toskala.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al As counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toskala misses with an uppercut
and Al As counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al As.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al As counters with a low kick, right behind Toskala 's knee.
Al As fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toskala on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Toskala misses
and Al As counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala looks to land a left hand but Al As moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Toskala misses with an uppercut. Al As saw that one coming.
Toskala misses with a straight right.
Toskala misses with a straight left.
Al As throws a front kick that sends Toskala stumbling back into the ropes.
Al As uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Al As looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Al As lands.
Toskala swings widly with a right hand
and Al As counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Toskala misses its intended target.
Al As gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al As connects with a leg kick. Toskala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toskala just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Toskala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toskala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That kick from Al As tenderised Toskala's leg. Toskala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toskala misses with a shot to the body
and Al As counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al As cracks the inside of Toskala's front leg.
Al As misses with a body shot.
Al As is looking to chop away at Toskala's legs.
It looked like Toskala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al As.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Al As has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toskala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al As misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Al As. #T3##BC2#
Al As breaks from the clinch.
Toskala misses with a straight right.
Al As throws a lazy uppercut
and Al As takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toskala missing with a left hand there. Al As was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al As tries to move into range but Toskala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toskala digs a good hook to Al As's body.
Toskala throws an off balance right hand
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al As cracks the inside of Toskala's front leg.
A good leg kick by Al As.
Toskala throws a hook to the side of Al As's head but Al As sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al As throws a front kick aimed at Toskala's knee but Toskala avoids it well.
Toskala throws an overhand right that lands on Al As's shoulder, as Al As tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Al As releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Al As throws a looping overhand right but Toskala ducks down to avoid it.
Toskala jabs at Al As's body.
Toskala takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Toskala moves into the clinch successfully.
Toskala throws an elbow but it misses.
Al As tries a body shot but Toskala blocks it.
Al As misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Al As scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al As.
Toskala pushes Al As back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amr Al As comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al As 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amr Al As!
Amr Al As is the new welterweight champion!
Amr Al As thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bushido 40: Toskala vs. Hanzo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
That kick from Hanzo tenderised Toskala's leg. Toskala is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Toskala clinches up against the ropes.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toskala.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Hanzo working aggressively here.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanzo controls his hands.
Toskala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala lands an uppercut.
Toskala lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hanzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanzo lands the left hand.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toskala momentarily.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toskala momentarily.
#CL#
Toskala has closed the distance and engaged Hanzo in a clinch.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo pushes Toskala back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Toskala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
Toskala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzo takes a shot to the head.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzo controls the action.
A short left from Toskala.
Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toskala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanzos head.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toskala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Toskala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Toskala.
Toskala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanzo prevents a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanzo or not.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
#T2#
Toskala scores with a shoulder strike.
Toskala cracks Hanzo with a nice body shot.
Toskala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Toskala controls the action.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toskala digs a right hand underneath Hanzo's ribcage. Hanzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanzo stalling in the clinch but Toskala improves position.
Toskala gets through Hanzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala tries a body shot but Hanzo blocks it.
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Toskala. #ROC#
Hanzo is rocked!
Toskala tries to work over Hanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to stall but Toskala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toskala blocking some punches.
Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toskala.
Toskala pushes Hanzo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hanzo looks winded!
Toskala lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toskala.
Toskala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Toskala scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toskala.
Toskala lands a big right hand that drops Hanzo! The killer instinct kicks in and Toskala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Toskala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Jukka Toskala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bushido 35: Wilder v Cheryshev
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Toskala throws a hook but Vinicius Ii avoids it easily.
Vinicius Ii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Toskala lands a nice looking body shot.
Toskala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinicius Ii staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Toskala misses.
Toskala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Toskala misses the jab.
Toskala sets himself, and Vinicius Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! Toskala avoids it this time.
Toskala throws the left hand but Vinicius Ii avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Toskala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toskala holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#TD2#
Vinicius Ii jumps guard and drags Toskala to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Toskala preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vinicius Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toskala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toskala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toskala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vinicius Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toskala manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Toskala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vinicius Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Toskala is retaining full guard.
Toskala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toskala tries to get out of the position.
Toskala wants to stand and escape but Vinicius Ii is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toskala is pulling down on Vinicius Ii's head to control his posture.
Vinicius Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Toskala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinicius Ii wants to pass the guard but Toskala is keeping the position.
Vinicius Ii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Toskala wants to improve his position but Vinicius Ii is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Vinicius Ii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toskala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinicius Ii.
Toskala looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Toskala has one foot on Vinicius Ii's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vinicius Ii is looking to clinch but Toskala is avoiding it.
Toskala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Toskala does it's job there.#CL#
Toskala clinches up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala is trying to maintain a safe position but Vinicius Ii gets an underhook and turns Toskala into the ropes.#T3#
Toskala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Vinicius Ii pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Toskala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinicius Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toskala has managed to get both his arms back between Vinicius Ii's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vinicius Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toskala defends well.
Toskala's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toskala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vinicius Ii is trying to keep Toskala in close.
Toskala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Toskala tries to stand but Vinicius Ii is controlling from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii 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.#T4#
Vinicius Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toskala manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vinicius Ii looking to pass the guard.
Vinicius Ii prevents Toskala from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toskala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vinicius Ii is one step ahead there.
Toskala keeping moving, preventing Vinicius Ii from controlling successfully.
Vinicius Ii slips nicely into half guard.
Toskala tries to roll over but Vinicius Ii keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vinicius Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Toskala is defending well.
Toskala wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii'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#
No joy there for Toskala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter with a clinch but Toskala shakes him off and moves away.
Toskala loads up on a big right hand but Vinicius Ii slips the punch.
Vinicius Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toskala.
Toskala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Toskala darts in and clinches Vinicius Ii up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Vinicius Ii avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the ropes.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinicius Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toskala smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toskala.
Toskala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus Vinicius Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toskala throws a nice looking combination but Vinicius Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinicius Ii wants to counter with a clinch but Toskala pushes him away.
Toskala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinicius Ii can do to turn this around?
Vinicius Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Toskala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter with a clinch but Toskala shakes him off and moves away.
Toskala tries to clinch but Vinicius Ii is having none of it.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter with a clinch but Toskala shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Toskala instigates a clinch.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinicius Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Toskala.
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Toskala - that landed with a thud.
Vinicius Ii is breathing heavily.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinicius Ii's elbow.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinicius Ii's elbow. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Toskala.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toskala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala lands an uppercut.
Vinicius Ii fails to pull guard.
Toskala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toskala lands an elbow just above Vinicius Ii 's eye.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinicius Ii's elbow.
A hook to the body from Toskala.
Toskala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toskala digs a right hand into Vinicius Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinicius Ii's gas tank.
Toskala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toskala pushes Vinicius Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Vinicius Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut even more.
A short right from Toskala.
A body shot lands from Toskala.
Toskala cracks Vinicius Ii with a nice body shot.
Vinicius Ii letting Toskala take a breather here.
Toskala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinicius Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jukka Toskala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Toskala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toskala lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Toskala.
A short uppercut from Toskala. #ROC#
Vinicius Ii is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Toskala.
Vinicius Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?#T4#
Toskala lands a big right hand that drops Vinicius Ii! The killer instinct kicks in and Toskala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Toskala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Jukka Toskala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
B32: Ban Gbus v Wilder 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Silver slips a jab from Toskala.
Silver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Toskala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toskala is able to avoid easily.
Toskala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toskala misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Silver lands a left and a right that send Toskala crashing to the mat, dazed. Silver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Toskala scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Silver blocks the leg kick.
Toskala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toskala scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toskala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toskala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toskala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silver lands a jab.#T1#
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and Toskala counters with a straight right hand.
Silver works Toskala's body with a nice hook.
Silver darts in trying to clinch
and Toskala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but Toskala shows good takedown defense.
Silver checks a leg kick nicely.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silver tries to clinch but Toskala moves out of range.
Toskala lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
Jukka Toskala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver tries to clinch but Toskala is having none of it.
A lazy left from Toskala finds it's target.#ROC#
Silver is rocked!
Toskala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
Toskala lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toskala drops Silver with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Silver! Toskala dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jukka Toskala 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:
Bushido 29: For Glory
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Axe misses the jab.
Axe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Toskala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Axe counters with a stiff right hand.
Toskala looks to land a right hand but Axe moved out of range.
Toskala swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.
Jukka Toskala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toskala scores with a nice strike.
Axe blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe digs a good hook to Toskala's body.
Toskala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toskala tries to move into range but Axe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toskala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axe manages to avoid it.#T1#
Axe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toskala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a wild body shot.
Axe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Toskala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toskala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toskala lands a jab.
Axe looks to throw the jab but Toskala is out of range.
Axe avoids the head kick by Toskala.
Toskala throws a hook but Axe avoids it easily.
Axe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Axe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala misses with an uppercut. Axe saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Toskala misses
and Axe counters with a nice uppercut.
Axe takes a swing at Toskala's ribcage but misses.
Toskala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toskala misses with a looping left.
Toskala swings for the body but Axe moves out of range.
Toskala throws a looping overhand right but Axe ducks down to avoid it.
Axe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toskala counters with a nice body shot.
Toskala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axe throws out the jab.
Axe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Axe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Axe has been cut.#T3#
Toskala lands a jab to Axe's midsection.
Oh Axe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axe avoids the head kick by Toskala.
Toskala lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Axe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Toskala dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jukka Toskala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Toskala swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.#CL#
Toskala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez , pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toskala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Toskala lands an uppercut.
Toskala lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Toskala keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?#BC#
Toskala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Toskala just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Gonzalez has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Nick Gonzalez had this to say: 'Shit. The motherfuckers a beast what can I say. This aint gon stop the movement imma keep going. A fights a fight and shit happens but best believe ill be back no doubt. Shout out to the homies and fuck the haters COMPTON MOTHERFUCKERS!!'.
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Event:
Bushido 24: Whyte v Anderson 2
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Toskala blocks a head kick by Curlywinkeljohn.
Toskala throws a body punch but Curlywinkeljohn moves out of range.
Toskala fails to land with a series of punches.
Toskala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curlywinkeljohn moves away.#CL2#
Curlywinkeljohn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Curlywinkeljohn avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the cage. #BC#
Toskala breaks the clinch.
Curlywinkeljohn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toskala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toskala misses with a body punch
and Curlywinkeljohn counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Toskala tries to keep at a distance but Curlywinkeljohn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curlywinkeljohn blocks an uppercut.
Curlywinkeljohn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toskala is keeping busy.
Toskala lands a body shot. #T1#
Toskala stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toskala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toskala lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curlywinkeljohn.
Nice body punch from Toskala. #BC2#
Curlywinkeljohn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toskala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curlywinkeljohn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Baldie Curlywinkeljohn has been cut.
Curlywinkeljohn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Toskala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curlywinkeljohn.
Toskala lands with a cross.
Curlywinkeljohn's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curlywinkeljohn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Toskala clinches up with Curlywinkeljohn and pushes him back against the cage.
Curlywinkeljohn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Curlywinkeljohn controls his hands.
Toskala scores with a shoulder strike.
Toskala is working Curlywinkeljohn over against the cage.
Curlywinkeljohn takes a shot to the head. #T2#
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!
Toskala lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Toskala. #ROC#
Curlywinkeljohn is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toskala.
Curlywinkeljohn is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
Toskala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toskala lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Curlywinkeljohn to his knees! Toskala keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
After winning the bout, Jukka Toskala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 21: Whyte vs. Hedger 2
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Toskala lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand. #CL#
Silver darts in and clinches Toskala up against the ropes.
Silver blocks a body shot from Toskala.
A right hook to the body lands for Toskala.
Toskala avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Toskala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toskala tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
#BC#
Silver manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toskala tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver lands a left hand.
I was talking to Silver's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Toskala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver wants to stall.
#T1##BC#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Silver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Silver breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Toskala throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Silver moves into range and clinches up with Toskala.#BC2#
Toskala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Toskala has managed to clinch.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silver jumps guard but Toskala turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Toskala blocks a body shot from Silver.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Silver lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toskala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Silver trying to stall but Toskala improves his position.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Toskala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Toskala wants to stall.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Toskala is controlling the position.
Toskala pushes Silver back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Toskala on the inside. #T3#
Toskala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toskala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
Silver is trying to maintain a safe position but Toskala gets an underhook and turns Silver into the ropes.
Silver jumps guard but Toskala stands there with Silver around his waist. Silver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the ropes.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the ropes.
Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver misses with a knee to the head.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Silver breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Silver has managed to clinch.
Silver tries to pull guard but Toskala holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silver drops back down to his feet.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Toskala has had enough of the clinch but Silver keeps him there for the moment.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toskala is keeping busy.
Silver lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toskala lands a left hand.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the ropes. #BC#
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Toskala scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Toskala just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Silver forces Toskala back against the ropes and clinches.
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
A short left from Silver.
A short left from Toskala.
A nice left hand lands by Toskala.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Toskala.
Silver lands a nice uppercut.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Silver pulls Toskala into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toskala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silver trying to control the position.
#T1#
Silver wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Toskala stands up and waves to Silver to follow him.
Silver lands a nice hook to Toskala's body. Toskala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Silver scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
Toskala working aggressively here.
#T2#
Toskala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Toskala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toskalas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toskala avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Toskala lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Toskala breaks from the clinch.
Adam Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Silver tries to keep at a distance but Toskala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver tries to stall but Toskala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Toskala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Silver drives through and clinches with Toskala against the ropes.
Silver stalling in the clinch but Toskala improves position. #T3#
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala blocks an elbow strike.
Toskala misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toskala 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.
Toskala takes a shot to the head.
Toskala scores with a shoulder strike.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silver is trying to stall.
Toskala lands with a left to the head.
Silver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toskala prevents it.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toskala.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala misses with some punches.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala. #BC#
Silver breaks the clinch.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Silver is trying to force a seperation but Toskala has the dominant position.
Silver is struggling to control the position.
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!
Toskala tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toskala tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Toskala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver is looking for a takedown.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jukka Toskala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Toskala throws a big shot that misses.
Toskala tries to clinch but Silver is having none of it.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toskala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silver counters with a left and a right that stings Toskala. #CL#
Silver closes the distance and pushes Toskala back into the ropes.
Jukka Toskala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toskala lands with a light punch inside.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
Toskala takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver tries to pull guard but Toskala holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silver drops back down to his feet.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. #T1#
Toskala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards. #BC#
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toskala, pushing him back against the ropes.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver prevents a body shot from Toskala. #BC2#
Toskala breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Silver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Silver jumps guard but Toskala turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Silver missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Toskala avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the ropes.
Toskala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toskala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala lands a body punch.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but Toskala blocks with his arms.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Toskala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toskala misses the shot to the body.
Toskala misses with an uppercut
and Silver counters with a right hand to the body.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toskala backwards. #T3#
Toskala blocks an uppercut.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver lands with a left to the head.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Toskala can't break the clinch.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver wants to break free but Toskala has control.
A short uppercut from Silver.
Jukka Toskala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toskala is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toskala tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver misses with a knee strike.
Toskala gets underhooks to prevent Silver's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Toskala prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silver taking a breather.
Maybe Silver would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Silver prevents a body shot from Toskala.
Adam Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silver pushes Toskala back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Silver.
Silver tries a body shot but Toskala blocks it.
Silver tries to stall but Toskala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silver tries to score a body lock takedown but Toskala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Adam Silver.
I think Toskala 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala 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:
Bushido 18: Parker vs. Karasev
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Toskala misses with a straight left.
Destro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Destro darts in and clinches Toskala up against the ropes.
Destro is trying to break the clinch but Toskala has him pressed against the ropes.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Destro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Toskala.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Destro.
Destro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Destro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Destro moves into range and clinches up with Toskala.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toskala.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toskala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Destro wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Toskala as the two fighters clinch.
Toskala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toskala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destro backwards.
Destro is breathing heavily.
Destro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toskala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destro backwards. #ROC2#
Destro is rocked!#KD2#
Toskala drops Destro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Destro is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Destro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toskala throws a big uppercut that drops Destro! More strikes from Toskala and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Destro lies dazed against the ropes as Toskala celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
B13: Felding vs. Pitopalvelu
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Toskala misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick throws a big counter combination but Toskala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toskala tries to clinch up.
Toskala throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Toskala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toskala throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Toskala wants to clinch but Fitzpatrick slips to the side
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toskala misses with a left hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Toskala misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toskala misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toskala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toskala looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.#T1#
Toskala throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toskala misses with an uppercut.
Toskala misses with a body shot
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toskala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toskala thinking.
Toskala misses with a body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with a three punch combo!
Toskala throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combo that has Toskala backing up. Toskala nods at Fitzpatrick to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Toskala is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Toskala misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toskala moves to clinch but Fitzpatrick breaks away
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Toskala is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?#T2#
Toskala misses the body punch #KD#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp one two that drops Toskala! Fitzpatrick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Toskala to his feet! Toskala is in big trouble!
Toskala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fitzpatrick counters with a huge left! Toskala is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fitzpatrick isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Toskala from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fitzpatrick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darryl Fitzpatrick thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Toskala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toskala paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Toskala instigates a clinch.
Toskala misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Toskala - that landed with a thud.
Toskala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala lands a nice uppercut.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Toskala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toskala.
Ford avoids the body shot from Toskala.
Toskala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford shoots in and drives through. Toskala sprawls well.#T1#
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford throws a combination that misses
and Toskala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford looks winded!
Toskala looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford tries to bum rush Toskala with a series of wild strikes but Toskala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toskala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ford somewhat.#KD#
Toskala cracks Ford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Toskala has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ford to stand back up!#ROC#
Ford is rocked!
Toskala drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ford's head, knocking him out cold! Toskala is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jukka Toskala!
After winning the bout, Jukka Toskala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Toskala lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Talon Hoffman has been cut.
Toskala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Hoffman cracks Toskala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toskala lunges at Hoffman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffman's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Toskala does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Toskala misses the target.
Toskala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hoffman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Toskala moves out of range.
Toskala looks to land a right hand but Hoffman moved out of range.
Toskala throws the left hand but Hoffman avoids the punch easily.
Toskala swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.
Toskala throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman slips a jab from Toskala.
Jab, jab by Hoffman - just one landing.
Hoffman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoffman duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Toskala. Beautiful body shot.
Hoffman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toskala to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoffman misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Toskala misses with a two punch combination.
Toskala misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Toskala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Toskala does it's job there.
Toskala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Toskala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toskala misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Toskala. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Toskala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoffman wants to clinch.
Hoffman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Hoffman lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toskala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman's head backwards.
Toskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Toskala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to counter with a clinch but Toskala shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Toskala. Those never looked like landing.
Toskala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toskala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Toskala moves into the clinch successfully.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoffman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toskala is keeping busy.
Toskala throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hoffman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toskala's elbow.
Toskala lands an uppercut.
Hoffman is looking to control Toskala's arms but Toskala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoffman has his back to the cage.
Hoffman blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoffman.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Toskala lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Toskala gets through Hoffman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toskala with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Toskala catches Hoffman right on the button with a cross.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Toskala.#T4#
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toskala.
Nice shot by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Toskala moves out of range.
Toskala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoffman walks into a stiff left hand from Toskala.
Toskala throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toskala.
Toskala misses the shot to the body.
Toskala walks into a straight right hand from Hoffman.
Hoffman feints a jab promting Toskala to slip. Hoffman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toskala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Toskala slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Toskala throwing a counter right hand but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Toskala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoffman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman tests Toskala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toskala misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman 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.
Jukka Toskala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Talon Hoffman's cut.
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##CL#
Toskala clinches.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toskala gets through Hoffman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoffman or not.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toskala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toskala.
Toskala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Hoffman is rocked!
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffman is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toskala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoffman's efforts to push away.
Toskala creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hoffman with a big uppercut! Hoffman tries to clinch up but Toskala pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hoffman to the mat! Hoffman covers up and Toskala unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jukka Toskala!
A very excited looking Jukka Toskala 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Grena shoots in and drives through. Toskala sprawls well.
A jab from Toskala finds it's way through Grena's defenses. #CL#
Toskala rushes Grena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Toskala.
Toskala lands a nice shot to the body.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Grena looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Toskala.
Toskala is leaning against Grena and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toskala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toskala lands a right hand.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toskala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grena or not.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Toskala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Toskala digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Toskala controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toskala.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grena is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toskala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toskala works on Grena's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toskala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toskala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Toskala lands a body punch.
Toskala lands a left hand.
#BC#
Toskala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toskala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Toskala sends Grena crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Toskala is motioning to the referee to let Grena up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
Grena ducks into an uppercut from Toskala and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jukka Toskala!
A relieved looking Jukka Toskala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Toskala gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Toskala. No joy for Goodman on that attempt.
Toskala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toskala cracks Goodman with a good jab.#CL#
Toskala moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toskala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toskala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toskala prevents the takedown attempt.
Jukka Toskala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman .
Toskala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Toskala lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Toskala digs a right hand into Goodman 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman 's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Toskala as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman looks winded!
Toskala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toskala lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
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!
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#KD#
Toskala drops Goodman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goodman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Goodman is rocked!
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
Toskala working aggressively here.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman .
Toskala working aggressively here.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman .
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Toskala cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala throws a head punch that misses.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman .
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman seems to have recovered his senses.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Toskala.
Toskala creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Goodman 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Goodman drops to his knees and Toskala pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
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