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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 5 p4p, 2 weight class) and Pekka Toivonen (ranked 35 p4p, 6 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 cm
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195 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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193 cm
28
189 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luc Gagnon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gagnon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gagnon duly obliges. Toivonen lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut. Gagnon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gagnon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toivonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gagnon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. A clash of legs there as Gagnon blocks the low kick. Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick. Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Toivonen blocks a jab. Toivonen misses with a looping right. Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon. Gagnon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it. Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Toivonen. Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick. Toivonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gagnon. Gagnon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight. Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen. Gagnon feinted there with a counter leg kick. Gagnon slips a straight right by Toivonen. It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice shot by Toivonen. Gagnon throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily. Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range. Gagnon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gagnon blocks a jab. Gagnon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Toivonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot. As Toivonen looks to move away, Gagnon throws a big counter combo but Toivonen just gets out of the way. That kick from Toivonen tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on. Good work by Gagnon as he checks the leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Toivonen throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target. Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Toivonen misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toivonen thinking. Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen. Gagnon checks the leg kick. A leg kick checked by Gagnon. Gagnon checks a low kick from Toivonen. Gagnon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Toivonen thows a leg kick but Gagnon checks it and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked and Gagnon counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Gagnon. Gagnon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Toivonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range. The fighters circling - Toivonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Toivonen throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily. Gagnon lands a nice shot that snaps Toivonen's head back.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Toivonen misses the body punch and Gagnon counters with a one-two to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet. Toivonen throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily. Toivonen slips a jab from Gagnon. Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Toivonen staying out of range there. A jab from Gagnon misses. Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses. As Toivonen backs away, Gagnon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gagnon avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Toivonen lands a jab to the head.
Gagnon blocks a low kick nicely. Gagnon throws a leg kick which misses Toivonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Toivonen tries to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gagnon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye. Gagnon slips a jab from Toivonen. Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Gagnon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gagnon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Toivonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toivonen misses the body punch and Gagnon counters with an inside leg kick. Gagnon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice straight punches there by Toivonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toivonen.
Luc Gagnon's cut is getting worse. Toivonen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gagnon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Good exchange - Toivonen coming out on top. Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon. Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Gagnon avoids it with no problem. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range. A cross from Gagnon lands. A big right from Toivonen misses. Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gagnon moves out of range of the body kick. Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Gagnon's leg but Gagnon calmly moves out of range. Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch. Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot. Toivonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gagnon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gagnon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Toivonen throws a leg kick but Gagnon moved away. Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen takes one to the side of the head.
Gagnon connects with a body shot. 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! Toivonen throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily. Luc Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming. Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Gagnon throws the kick towards the body but Toivonen avoids it. Toivonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toivonen there as he acknowledges the shot. Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen. Gagnon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen. Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gagnon cracks Toivonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gagnon, as that shot connected.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it. Gagnon moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Gagnon misses its target. Toivonen misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Toivonen throws a low kick but Gagnon moves out of range easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gagnon!
Toivonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Gagnon. Gagnon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen misses with a looping left. Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagnon in his tracks. Toivonen misses with a low kick as Gagnon jumps back. Toivonen throws a leg kick and Gagnon counters with a thumping low kick. Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gagnon jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well. Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Toivonen throws a leg kick and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut. Gagnon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toivonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Toivonen throws a body kick that misses. Toivonen tries a low kick but Gagnon avoids it. Gagnon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Toivonen misses with a body shot
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen. Gagnon slips under a jab from Toivonen. Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice hook. Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Toivonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gagnon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A punch lands to the side of Gagnon 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Toivonen staying out of range there. Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick. Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gagnon slips under a jab. Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Gagnon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen. Toivonen throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Gagnon. That snapped Toivonen's head back.
Gagnon lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gagnon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss! A bone on bone clash there as Gagnon blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luc Gagnon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gagnon. Good exchange - Gagnon coming out on top. Gagnon looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely. Toivonen throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it. Gagnon throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it. Toivonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Gagnon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Gagnon misses. Gagnon dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut! A leg kick checked by Gagnon. Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick. Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toivonen lands the left hand. Toivonen lands a head shot. Gagnon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gagnon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gagnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it. Toivonen connects with a jab. Toivonen scores with a hook to the body. Gagnon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gagnon shoots for a double leg takedown but Toivonen sprawls well. He's pushed Gagnon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gagnon lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen blocks a jab. Toivonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Gagnon saw that one coming. Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good shot there by Gagnon. Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Toivonen. Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away. Toivonen throws a big shot that misses. Gagnon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Gagnon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. No luck for Gagnon with that takedown attempt. Gagnon thumps Toivonen with a low kick. Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Toivonen misses the shot to the body. Gagnon tries to score with a low kick but Toivonen moves his leg out of the way. Gagnon jabs Toivonen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Donk. Toivonen catches Gagnon right on the button with a cross. Toivonen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen. Gagnon slips a jab from Toivonen. Gagnon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gagnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toivonen keeps working. Well, if Gagnon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gagnon is looking to take a break and control but Toivonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gagnon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Toivonen wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A decent looking body kick lands there for Gagnon. Toivonen works Gagnon's body with a nice hook. Toivonen connects with a single shot there. Toivonen throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range. Gagnon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gagnon scrambles back to his feet.
Luc Gagnon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Toivonen thows a leg kick but Gagnon checks it and Gagnon counters with an inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pekka Toivonen just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range. Gagnon moves away from the strike by Toivonen. Gagnon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toivonen on the side of the head. Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range. Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick. Gagnon scores with a decent looking hook. Toivonen throws a chopping leg kick but Gagnon manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Good work by Gagnon as he checks the leg kick. Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Toivonen scores with a hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gagnon checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely. Gagnon is looking to counter punch. Toivonen walks into a jab. Gagnon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gagnon lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection. Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gagnon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gagnon getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A head kick by Toivonen misses and Gagnon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toivonen thinking. Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Gagnon.
Gagnon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gagnon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gagnon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gagnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gagnon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gagnon moves away from the strike by Toivonen. Gagnon thumps Toivonen with a low kick. Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Toivonen jabs Gagnon right on the nose. Gagnon blinks but takes it well. Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Toivonen takes one to the side of the head.
Gagnon tries for a takedown but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gagnon moves out of range of the body kick. Gagnon moves out of range as Toivonen strikes. Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick. Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gagnon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss! Toivonen takes one to the chin there. Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon. Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses. Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a series of strikes. Toivonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut. Gagnon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen closes the distance and lands a one-two. Toivonen gets off balance looking for a body kick and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gagnon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Gagnon connects with the punch. Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gagnon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Toivonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand. Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gagnon is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Gagnon. That's going to slow Toivonen down. Gagnon misses with a straight left. Gagnon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gagnon slips under a jab from Toivonen. Toivonen lands the left hand. Toivonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Gagnon's head. Toivonen lands with an overhand left. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gagnon, right into the meat.
Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back. Gagnon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gagnon blocks a low kick nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Toivonen misses with a straight left. Gagnon thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body. Gagnon lands a two punch combo.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon had his way with Pekka Toivonen in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gagnon cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs. Toivonen throws out a powerful jab. Gagnon slips under a jab from Toivonen. Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Gagnon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Toivonen lands a lovely overhand right. A swing and a miss from Gagnon. Toivonen throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gagnon colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Toivonen as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gagnon is left battered and dazed whilst Toivonen and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen! A relieved looking Pekka Toivonen 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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