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Event: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Toivonen slips under a jab from Camara.
And Toivonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Camara blocks it.
Toivonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen swinging wildly here.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Toivonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camara doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Camara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Camara checks a leg kick.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Toivonen connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara flicks out a counter leg kick but Toivonen steps away.
Camara 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.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Camara takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camara if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Camara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camara looks winded!
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick. #CL2#
Camara drives through and clinches with Toivonen against the cage.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Toivonen.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara blocking some punches.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Camara.
Toivonen is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Toivonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara misses with some punches.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#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!#BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Camara checks the leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a two punch combination.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toivonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Camara's body.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camara moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen lands with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Camara throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Camara is rocked!
Camara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Toivonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Camara moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toivonen is able to avoid easily.
Toivonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camara replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it well.
Camara misses with a looping right.#T1#
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camara in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camara checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Camara is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Camara flicks out a counter leg kick but Toivonen steps away.
Toivonen cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toivonen motions for Camara to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Camara closes the distance and pushes Toivonen back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Toivonen. #T2#
Toivonen stalling the fight.
Toivonen tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Camara is leaning against Toivonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Toivonen.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Toivonen pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara throws a lazy head kick
and Toivonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Camara shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camara's sensitive parts.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice shot that snaps Camara's head back.
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toivonen thumps Camara with a low kick.
Toivonen jabs at Camara's body.
You can see that Camara has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Toivonen is looking to slow Camara down with leg kicks.
Toivonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Toivonen drops Camara with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Camara looks back up at him and smiles so Toivonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Camara is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Camara walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Toivonen! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ibrahim Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.

Event: SYN 805 Crosby vs. Toivonen II
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters with a big head kick but Crosby shrugs it off.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Crosby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Crosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Toivonen counters with a crisp one two that drops Crosby! Toivonen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crosby to his feet! Crosby is in big trouble!
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Toivonen's head back.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen moves out of range as Crosby strikes.#T2#
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crosby scores with a jab. Toivonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Crosby counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Pekka Toivonen's cut even more.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toivonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Crosby sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.#CL#
Crosby gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Toivonen is working Crosby over against the cage.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Toivonen trying to land knees to the body.
Toivonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated 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.#R2#
Crosby swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crosby's knee momentarily.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
Crosby tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crosby throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Crosby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crosby lands with a cross. #CUT#The cut above Pekka Toivonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toivonen 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.
Crosby swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen wants to counter with a clinch but Crosby pushes him away.
Toivonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Crosby jabs Toivonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crosby.
Crosby catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Crosby tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen. #T3#
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there #KD#
and Crosby counters with a nice right hand that sends Toivonen toppling to the canvas! Toivonen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crosby finish him?!
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Crosby avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#Pekka Toivonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pekka Toivonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his middleweight title!
Dany Crosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 799 Toivonen vs Crosby
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Crosby slips under a jab.
Toivonen misses with a few strikes there.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Crosby cracks Toivonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Crosby.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toivonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toivonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crosby is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Crosby wants to counter with a clinch but Toivonen pushes him away.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Crosby manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crosby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toivonen - the referee stops the clock and Crosby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toivonen. Crosby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Toivonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crosby's head.
Crosby throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Crosby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crosby scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby is looking to clinch.
Crosby swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Crosby tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses the body punch
and Crosby counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen. #T4#
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Donk. Crosby catches Toivonen right on the button with a cross.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Toivonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Toivonen looks OK. Crosby waves Toivonen back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Toivonen lands a head kick!
Crosby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toivonen on the side of the head. #KD2#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Toivonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Toivonen looks OK. Crosby waves Toivonen back to his feet!#ROC2#Toivonen is rocked!#CUT2#Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Crosby misses.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Crosby misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Toivonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Toivonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby. #T3#
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Crosby's belly button to the back.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.#T4#
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Pekka Toivonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Toivonen throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Crosby wants to clinch.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen blocks a jab.#T1#
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Crosby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down. #T2#
Crosby misses with a straight right.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen ducks right into an uppercut from Crosby. #CUT2#Jeez, Pekka Toivonen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Crosby misses.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Toivonen slams his shin into Crosby's torso.
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a jab to the body
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pekka Toivonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
Atunes cracks Toivonen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Toivonen lands with a right hand.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a good low kick that Atunes was not able to check.
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Atunes's legs.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toivonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Toivonen blocks the low kick.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
Toivonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Atunes scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen clobbers Atunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Atunes is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Toivonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen tries to clinch up.
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen lands the left hand.#T4#
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toivonen momentarily.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Atunes.
Toivonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Atunes will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edison Atunes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Atunes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Toivonen misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
As Atunes backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Toivonen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes! Toivonen lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Atunes is rocked!
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 drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Atunes right on the button. Atunes goes down! Toivonen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Toivonen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
An out of breath Pekka Toivonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn Maluga vs Piano 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Tantor.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tantor is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
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 misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Tantor misses.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Tantor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Toivonen misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Toivonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Toivonen as he connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Toivonen
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Toivonen lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor tries to work over Toivonen's front leg with a kick but Toivonen checks it.
Tantor slips a jab from Toivonen.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toivonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Tantor checks it.
Toivonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor connects with the punch.#T3#
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.#T4#
Tantor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Toivonen stumbling back into the cage.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor looks to throw a body kick
and Toivonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toivonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Toivonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Toivonen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.#T1#
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Toivonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
A left lands for Toivonen.#T3#
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Toivonen's ribs.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Toivonen stumbling back into the cage.
Toivonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toivonen wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Toivonen motions for Tantor to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor misses the jab.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Toivonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Papi Tantor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen looks to clinch
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Tantor wants to slow Toivonen down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Toivonen as he checks the leg kick.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Toivonen misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a leg kick.
Toivonen with a jab.
Toivonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tantor. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Toivonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toivonen slowing the pace effectively.
Tantor is trying to stall.
Tantor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.#T2#
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toivonen is keeping busy.
Toivonen misses with a short punch 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!
Toivonen looking to stall.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor tries to break free but Toivonen pushes him back against the cage.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen digs a right hand underneath Tantor's ribcage. Tantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tantor on the inside.
Toivonen has Tantor pressed against the cage.
Toivonen cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Toivonen as the two fighters clinch.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor slips a jab from Toivonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toivonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Tantor saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pekka Toivonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
That's time! Toivonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Tantor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Toivonen moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a jab to the head.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Toivonen. #T1#
Toivonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor motions for Toivonen to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Toivonen as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Toivonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Toivonen backs off Tantor throws a huge counter combo but Toivonen manages to avoid it all.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Toivonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toivonen checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Toivonen throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Toivonen throws a lazy head kick
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen tries to clinch but Tantor moves away
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Tantor lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Toivonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Tantor throws a leg kick #CL#
and Toivonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toivonen.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekka Toivonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Toivonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Toivonen drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toivonen with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen with the inside leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.#T1#
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Tantor delivers a nice body kick.
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.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Tantor's leg but Tantor calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tantor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tantor cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that Toivonen sees coming a mile off.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Toivonen jumps back.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Toivonen jumps back.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Toivonen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen throws a nice head kick!
Toivonen connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
Good leg kick by Toivonen.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toivonen defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen drops Tantor with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tantor! Toivonen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn Piano vs McNasty
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele misses with a hook.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen with a jab.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Steele walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Steele moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Toivonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Toivonen taking a breather.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Toivonen blocks with his arms.
Toivonen looking to stall.
Toivonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Steele is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Toivonen manages to break the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele. #T2#
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Toivonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Stanley Steele's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Toivonen clinches.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toivonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen is leaning against Steele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Steele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steele is trying to control the position but Toivonen postures up. #SUB#
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toivonen won't allow Steele to sweep him here. #T4#
Toivonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Toivonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated 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.#R2#
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Toivonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.
Steele is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down. #CL2#
Toivonen has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Toivonen.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Steele avoiding damage as Toivonen throws knees to the body.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele working aggressively here. #BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Toivonen.
Steele wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Toivonen wants to slow Steele down by chopping away at his legs.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a head shot.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele slips a jab from Toivonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Toivonen tries a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
A head kick by Toivonen misses
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Toivonen.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toivonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Toivonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Steele steps away.
Steele is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Steele lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Stanley Steele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Toivonen pushes Steele away with a front kick.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Toivonen scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
Toivonen takes one on the button.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Toivonen misses with a double jab.
Steele works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Toivonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Stanley Steele's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Toivonen pushes him off.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stanley Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen! Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Girard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Girard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Girard cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
A good leg kick by Girard.
Toivonen throws a wild body kick that Girard sees coming a mile off.
Girard blocks a jab.
Toivonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard jabs at Toivonen's body.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Toivonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard's corner calls for a 1-2. Girard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Girard.
Toivonen avoids a kick to the body.
Girard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Girard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard misses with a body kick.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Toivonen throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Girard throws a leg kick but Toivonen moved away.
Crunch! Toivonen slams his shin into Girard's torso.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Toivonen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Girard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
Girard lands a right hand. #BC#
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toivonen thumps Girard with a low kick.#T3#
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard lands the left hand.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Toivonen.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Girard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toivonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Girard checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Girard misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.#T4#
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Girard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Girard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
Girard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Girard moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Girard misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard lands an overhand right.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Toivonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Toivonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Toivonen tries to avoid it.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen scores with a nice strike.
Girard tries to score with a low kick but Toivonen moves his leg out of the way.
Girard misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard avoids a kick to the body.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Girard thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Girard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Girard thows a body kick. Toivonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard connects with the punch.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts.
Girard thuds his right hand into Toivonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
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!
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Girard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Girard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.#T2#
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Toivonen is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Girard like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Girard from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Ko Nachi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ko Nachi walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand #KD#
and Toivonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Ko Nachi toppling to the canvas! Ko Nachi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Toivonen finish him?!#ROC#Ko Nachi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen weaves into range and cracks Ko Nachi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ko Nachi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Toivonen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Toivonen checks a low kick from Tantor.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Tantor manages to step out the way in time.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toivonen doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor lands with an uppercut that bounces Toivonen off the cage and back into range.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tantor blocks it well.
Toivonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Tantor manages to step out the way in time.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tantor lands a jab.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen wants to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch position.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it.
Good leg kick by Toivonen.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor backing away here, and Toivonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Tantor
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tantor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen throws a front kick that sends Tantor stumbling back into the cage.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Tantor
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Tantor with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Toivonen's side.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Toivonen jumps back.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toivonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Tantor is wise to it.#T2#
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Toivonen misses
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range. #T3#
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Tantor cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tantor lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tantor is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Tantor dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.#T4#
Toivonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toivonen stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toivonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Toivonen scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Toivonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tantor has got the better of the exchanges.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toivonen has time to react.
Tantor throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.#T1#
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toivonen 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.
Toivonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tantor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toivonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
Tantor throws a lazy body kick
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tantor's knee momentarily.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.#T2#
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tantor lands with a nice body kick.
Toivonen throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.#T3#
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tantor's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Toivonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Tantor misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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.#R4#
Toivonen wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Toivonen throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Toivonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Toivonen throws a counter combo.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tantor blocks it well.
Tantor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen blocks the body kick.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Toivonen motions for Tantor to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Tantor motions for Toivonen to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a leg kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Toivonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Tantor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Tantor.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Tantor takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor walks into a left hand.
Toivonen moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor cracks Toivonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Tantor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toivonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Toivonen seems unphased.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Toivonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor had his way with Pekka Toivonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toivonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it.
Toivonen pushes Tantor away with a front kick.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Toivonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Tantor.#T1#
Tantor slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen with a nice calf kick.
Toivonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Toivonen's knee but Toivonen avoids it well.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Toivonen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen cracks Tantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Tantor.
Tantor throws a series of strikes that have Toivonen backpedaling.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Tantor off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Toivonen.
Well Tantor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor is the new middleweight champion!
Papi Tantor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 765
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Paa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toivonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.
Paa connects with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Paa off balance momentarily.
Paa with the inside leg kick.
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paa is looking to chop away at Toivonen's legs.
Paa connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paa misses with a straight left. #T1#
Good leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa wants to counter with a clinch but Toivonen pushes him away.
Paa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paa looks to clinch
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paa lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Paa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.
Toivonen sizes up Paa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toivonen momentarily.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paa. Paa obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen lands the left hand.
Paa loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Paa's front leg but catches the back leg as Paa tries to avoid it.
Paa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Paa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toivonen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.#BC#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Toivonen.
Good work by Paa as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Paa has closed the distance and engaged Toivonen in a clinch.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paa stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land. #T3#
Paa tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paa checks a leg kick nicely.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toivonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa works the jab nicely.
Paa with the inside leg kick.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Paa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Paa saw that one coming.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen. #T4#
Toivonen misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely.
Paa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Toivonen blocks the leg kick.
Paa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen motions for Paa to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Paa.
No joy there for Paa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Paa saw that one coming.
Toivonen lands a jab to the nose.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Paa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toivonen's knee momentarily.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paa feints and then cracks Toivonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toivonen down.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen slips a jab from Paa.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Paa checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Paa.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.
Paa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Paa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Paa avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
A jab from Paa does it's job there.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paa throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Paa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paa.
Paa misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice body shot.
Paa cracks Toivonen with a good jab.#T1#
Paa defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Paa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Paa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Paa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen takes one to the side of the head.
Paa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toivonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa wants to counter with a clinch but Toivonen pushes him away.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paa catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Paa. #T2#
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen lands a head shot.
Toivonen throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.
Paa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paa throws out the jab.
Paa misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Paa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Paa is rocked!
Paa walks straight into a right hand from Toivonen - that's dropped him! Toivonen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Paa from any more punishment! Paa complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pekka Toivonen!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 732
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Stein misses.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Stein moved away.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - Toivonen had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A frustrated look appears on Toivonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toivonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stein's brow.
Toivonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Stein prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Toivonen. #BC2#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toivonen.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stein clinches up with Toivonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Stein tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Stein blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toivonen's brow.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toivonen has had enough of the clinch but Stein keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
No joy there for Stein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Stein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Stein checks a leg kick.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivonen wants to slow Stein down by chopping away at his legs.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toivonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stein throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stein misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein throws a combination. Toivonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stein throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stein looks to clinch
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stein's knee momentarily.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow. #BC2#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Toivonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Stein clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Toivonen lands a really nice looking cross but Stein seems unphased.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stein scores with a jab. Toivonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein looks up at the clock. Bad move! Toivonen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stein. Toivonen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
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.

Event: Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stein misses with a leg kick.
Stein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Toivonen moves out of range easily.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.#T1#
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Stein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Toivonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStein.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stein. #CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Stein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stein, as that shot connected.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Toivonen just manages to avoid it.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen scores with a jab.#T2#
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Stein.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Toivonen catches Stein right on the button with a cross.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein misses with a looping right.
Toivonen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Frank Stein's cut is getting worse.
Toivonen pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Stein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stein blocks the body kick.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toivonen is trying to stall.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein lands an elbow just above Toivonen 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Pekka Toivonen's cut even more.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated 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.#R2#
Stein slips under a jab from Toivonen.#CL#
Stein clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Toivonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen stalling the fight.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands a body shot.
Toivonen blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Toivonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Toivonen blocks an elbow strike.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Stein darts in and clinches Toivonen up against the cage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Stein. #T2#
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein lands a nice elbow from 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!
Toivonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Toivonen blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Toivonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toivonen slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Pekka Toivonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Toivonen gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Good body shot from Stein.
Toivonen tries to stall but Stein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage. #T4#
Toivonen trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toivonen into the cage.#BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Toivonen throws a chopping leg kick but Stein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen walks into a left hand. #CUT#Pekka Toivonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Toivonen backs away, Stein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen tries to land a body kick
and Stein counters with a series of strikes. Toivonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Stein is looking to counter punch.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Nice elbow from Stein.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pekka Toivonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Frank Stein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 211 Pekka vs Wild
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toivonen doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wild.
Wild scores with a leg kick.
Wild loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Wild.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wild.
Toivonen defending well as Wild loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Wild in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Wild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wild lands an overhand right.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Wild walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wild counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Wild checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wild blocks a jab.
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wild.
Wild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wild throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wild misses with a double jab
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wild lands a leg kick that knocks Toivonen off balance momentarily.
Wild lands a right hook to the body.
Wild throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Wild.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wild misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wild misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Toivonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Toivonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wild.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Wild fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Wild looks winded!
Wild checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Wild throws a counter combo.
Wild throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wild looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Wild misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Wild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wild misses with a straight left.
A jab from Wild does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Wild moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Toivonen.#T4#
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Wild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toivonen jabs Wild right on the nose. Wild blinks but takes it well.
Wild misses with a few strikes there.
Wild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wild throws a sloppy head kick and Toivonen moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Wild swinging wildly here.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wild throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Toivonen.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Wild throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wild lands with a nice body punch.
Wild scores with a leg kick.
Wild slips a straight right by Toivonen.
Wild swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wild works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Toivonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Wild connects with an inside leg kick.
Wild throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wild connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick lands for Wild.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Wild.
Wild misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Wild 's knee.
Wild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wild sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toivonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Wild avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Wild is out of range.
Wild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#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!
Toivonen wants to slow Wild down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Wild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Wild moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Toivonen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
Toivonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Wild with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wild has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wild there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Toivonen throws a front kick that sends Wild stumbling back into the cage.
Wild is breathing heavily.
Wild takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Wild's body. Wild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
Wild scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.#KD#
Toivonen lands a big head kick that sends Wild tumbling to the mat! Toivonen takes a step backwards and waves Wild back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wild is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Wild is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Wild moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Wild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Wild checks it.
Wild seems to have recovered his senses.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Wild throws a right hand that Toivonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Toivonen also avoids with ease.
Wild misses with a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Wild.
Toivonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Wild.
Good leg kick by Wild.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen tries a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Wild throws out a leg kick but Toivonen moves out of range and Wild only half commits.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wild throws a head kick that misses.
Wild lands with a shot to the body.
Wild thows a leg kick but Toivonen checks it
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wild has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
It looks like Toivonen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Wild steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Wild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Wild moves his leg out of the way.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Wild misses the shot to the body.
Wild throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Wild sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Wild avoids it.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild misses with a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Wild throws a lazy uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wild wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Wild avoids it.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Wild is predictable there
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Wild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen.
Wild scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wild is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Wild throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Wild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wild checks a leg kick.
Wild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Wild misses
and Toivonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wild checks a leg kick.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Wild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Wild.
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Toivonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wild will feel that in the morning.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Wild misses.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a good low kick that Wild was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Wild misses
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Wild checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Wild jumps back.
Wild's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wild scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wild's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wild takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wild! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Wild.
Wild throws a head kick that misses.
Wild throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Wild's head but Wild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Toivonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Toivonen tries a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Wild looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Wild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Wild thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Wild.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wild throws a front kick aimed at Toivonen's knee but Toivonen avoids it well.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wild feints and then cracks Toivonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toivonen down.
Wild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wild thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Wild checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Wild.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the head.
Toivonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wild misses with a hook
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
Wild throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Wild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wild lands with a cross.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Toivonen throws a lazy right hand but Wild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wild throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Wild.
Wild has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Wild throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
And Toivonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Wild blocks it.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
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!
Wild scores with a jab to the body.
Wild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wild throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wild has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Wild sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toivonen cracks Wild with an open hand slap.
Wild avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Wild tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Wild takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wild connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Wild misses.
Wild stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Toivonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A combination from Wild does no damage.
Wild misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Toivonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
You can see that Wild has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The fighters circling - Toivonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wild checks the leg kick.
Wild now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wild on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Wild misses with a series of wild punches.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Wild 's knee.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Wild.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Wild misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Wild 's knee.
Wild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Wild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Toivonen is looking to slow Wild down with leg kicks.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wild connects with a leg kick.
Toivonen takes a swing at Wild's ribcage but misses.
Wild misses the jab.
Wild lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toivonen's head backwards.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wild just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Wild checks it.
Wild now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wild misses the target.
Wild checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Wild avoids it.#T1#
Wild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wild has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Wild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wild doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wild blocks a jab.
Wild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wild will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wild throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Wild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts. #T2#
Wild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Wild on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wild lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Wild misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wild is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
A slow jab from Wild misses its intended target.
As Wild backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toivonen moves out of range as Wild strikes.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
Wild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Wild throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen throws a big counter combination but Wild scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wild connects with a single shot there.
Wild stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Wild swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wild tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wild looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen ducks right into an uppercut from Wild.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Wild moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wild blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wild throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wild throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Wild misses
and Toivonen counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen tries to move into range but Wild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wild misses with a straight left.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Wild.
Wild clobbers Toivonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toivonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Toivonen. That snapped Wild's head back.
Wilfredo Wild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekka Toivonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Wild.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfredo Wild.
Well Toivonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Paa.
A nice leg kick from Paa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen lands with a nice body kick.
Toivonen misses with a wild combination.
Toivonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toivonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa slips a jab from Toivonen.
Paa 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.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Paa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa. #T1#
Toivonen moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa blocks a jab.
Toivonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paa connects with a solid leg kick.
Paa avoids a kick to the body.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Paa's head but Paa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Paa closes the distance and clinches.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa cracks Toivonen with a nice body shot.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa lands a damaging elbow.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
Paa tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Paa lands a body shot.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
Nice elbow from Paa.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toivonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toivonen.
A short uppercut from Paa.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
Paa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Paa misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Toivonen.
Paa misses with some punches. #BC2#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen lands with a slapping head kick.
Paa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paa to score with a decent uppercut.
Paa doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Paa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paa moves out of range of the body kick from Toivonen.
Paa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Toivonen. #CL#
Paa gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Paa takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Toivonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paa prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Paa.
Paa stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa lands an elbow inside that Toivonen shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Toivonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toivonen can turn it around.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
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 Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Paa throws a body kick that misses
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen takes one to the chin there.
Paa throws a shot to the body.
Paa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paa blocks a low kick nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toivonen 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.
Paa lands a slapping body shot.
Paa tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Paa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.
Paa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Paa.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paa misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
Paa scores with a nice body kick.
Toivonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Toivonen there.
Toivonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paa.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Paa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa misses with a straight right. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.#ROC2#Paa is rocked!
Paa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Paa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paa misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a big left hand that crumples Paa! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen! Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICS 52
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Arundel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arundel.
Arundel moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Arundel is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arundel.
Toivonen wants to slow Arundel down by chopping away at his legs.
Arundel staying out of range there.
Arundel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Arundel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Toivonen there.
Toivonen lands with a shot to the body.
Toivonen cracks Arundel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arundel throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Arundel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arundel misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arundel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arundel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arundel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arundel misses with a looping left.
Good work by Arundel as he checks the leg kick.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Arundel avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Toivonen thumps Arundel with a low kick.
Arundel takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Arundel shakes it off.
Arundel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Toivonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Toivonen scores with the left hand. Arundel knows he should have avoided that one.
Arundel misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Arundel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arundel works the jab nicely.
Toivonen clobbers Arundel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toivonen with the inside leg kick.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Arundel's ribs.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Arundel misses the target.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Arundel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arundel there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Arundel is rocked!
Arundel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
Oh Arundel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Toivonen coming out on top.
Arundel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arundel seems to have got his legs back now.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arundel is able to avoid easily.
Arundel wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Arundel moved out of range.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arundel's sensitive parts.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen misses with a left hand
and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Arundel misses with a body shot. #T4#
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Arundel ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Arundel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arundel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toivonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Arundel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Arundel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arundel checks a leg kick.
Arundel blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Arundel misses its target.
Toivonen cracks Arundel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arundel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toivonen takes a swing at Arundel's ribcage but misses.
Arundel checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Arundel misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Toivonen lunges at Arundel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arundel's hand.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Arundel saw that one coming.
Toivonen lands a jab to the nose.
Arundel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Arundel avoids it.
Arundel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arundel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arundel takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Arundel misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Toivonen catches Arundel right on the button with a cross.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 lazy right hand but Arundel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Arundel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the body
and Arundel counters with a nice body kick.
Arundel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Arundel.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Arundel checks it.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Toivonen tries to keep at a distance but Arundel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arundel scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Arundel.
Arundel is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen is breathing heavily.
A short right from Arundel on the inside.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Arundel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen. #T2#
Arundel throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen pushes Arundel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arundel.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Arundel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Arundel struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arundel.
Arundel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arundel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Arundel fails to land.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arundel lands a nice uppercut.
Arundel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arundel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Latrobe Arundel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arundel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arundel lands a left hand.
Arundel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arundel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toivonen can turn it around.#T3#
Arundel can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen stalling.
Toivonen tries to work over Arundel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
Arundel has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Arundel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Toivonen.
Arundel tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arundel prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen can't break the clinch.
Arundel tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arundel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arundel misses with some punches.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arundel digs a right hand underneath Toivonen's ribcage. Toivonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Arundel scores with a shoulder strike.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Arundel.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Arundel lands a nice uppercut.
Toivonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Arundel.
Toivonen is looking to control Arundel's arms but Arundel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toivonen has his back to the cage.
Arundel misses with the head strike.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Arundel.
Arundel blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Arundel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arundel blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Arundel.
Arundel digs a right hand underneath Toivonen's ribcage. Toivonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arundel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Arundel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Arundel scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Arundel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arundel throws a right hand that Toivonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Toivonen also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arundel.
Danga de danga de dang - Toivonen scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Arundel.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel misses with a straight right.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arundel is out of range.
Arundel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Toivonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Toivonen
and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Arundel is out of range.
Arundel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Arundel.
Toivonen throws a big counter head kick but Arundel avoids it with no problem.
Arundel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Arundel lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen lands with a straight right. Arundel didn't see that one coming.
Arundel throws a push kick but Toivonen slaps the foot to one side.
Arundel throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Arundel misses its target.
Toivonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arundel. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
Arundel walks into a stiff left hand from Toivonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen lands a jab to Arundel's midsection.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arundel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Arundel saw it coming and moves away.
Arundel takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toivonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Arundel off the cage and back into range.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Arundel ducks down to avoid it.
Arundel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen tries to work over Arundel's front leg with a kick but Arundel checks it.
Arundel's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T3#
Toivonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arundel lands a leg kick that knocks Toivonen off balance momentarily.
Arundel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arundel moves out of range of the body kick from Toivonen.
Arundel throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arundel counters with a nice uppercut.
Arundel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Toivonen finds it's way through Arundel's defenses.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toivonen with the inside leg kick.
Arundel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.#T4#
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arundel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it.
Arundel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Arundel moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Arundel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
A quick step to the side and Arundel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arundel tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Arundel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Arundel has taken the fight to the clinch.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Toivonen lands with a kick to the temple. Arundel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
As Toivonen tries to get set, Arundel tries to push him back and clinch up but Toivonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Arundel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toivonen cracks Arundel with an open hand slap.
Arundel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arundel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
Toivonen cracks Arundel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel throws a lazy body kick
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arundel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Arundel is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Arundel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toivonen misses with a right hand
and Arundel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arundel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Arundel clinches up with Toivonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Arundel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arundel lands with a right to the head.
Arundel cracks Toivonen with a nice body shot.
Toivonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Arundel works on Toivonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Arundel.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arundel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arundel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arundel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arundel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Arundel.
Arundel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arundel swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arundel scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
Arundel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arundel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arundel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arundel lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Arundel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arundel or not.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arundel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Arundel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arundel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Arundel backwards.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Arundel blocks it.
Arundel gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arundel swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Arundel fails to land.
Arundel throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arundel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arundel blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Arundel controls the action.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arundel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toivonen.
Arundel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arundel misses with a body punch.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Arundel.
Arundel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Still in the clinch, Arundel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arundel tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Arundel back against the cage.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Latrobe Arundel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Arundel misses with the combination.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body
and Arundel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toivonen scores with a three punch combo!
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Arundel checks it
and Arundel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arundel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arundel avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a lazy body kick
enabling Arundel to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Arundel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arundel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arundel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arundel blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
And Arundel counters with a quick kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it.
Arundel lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Arundel works the jab nicely.
Arundel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Arundel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Arundel does no damage.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Arundel counters with a nice uppercut.
Arundel checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Arundel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toivonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Arundel checks it
enabling Arundel to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Toivonen. That snapped Arundel's head back.
Arundel is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks. #CL#
Arundel drives through and clinches with Toivonen against the cage.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arundel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toivonen.
Arundel throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen presses Arundel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arundel tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
A body shot lands from Arundel.
Toivonen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arundel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Toivonen tries a body shot but Arundel blocks it.
Arundel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arundel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arundel.
Toivonen lands with a light punch inside.
Arundel lands a shoulder strike.
Arundel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arundel can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Arundel.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arundel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arundel.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Arundel blocks it.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Toivonen. #T4#
Toivonen digs a right hand into Arundel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arundel's gas tank.
Arundel has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
A short right from Toivonen on the inside.
Arundel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arundel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arundel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Arundel.
A short right from Arundel on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arundel.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Toivonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arundel swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Arundel controls his hands.
Arundel lands a body shot.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Toivonen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Latrobe Arundel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arundel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latrobe Arundel!
After winning the bout, Latrobe Arundel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Stein counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Toivonen there.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stein throws a nice looking combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Stein gets a clinch.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Toivonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stein misses with some punches.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
I was talking to Toivonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toivonen avoiding damage.
Toivonen presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen blocks the elbow strike.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toivonen's defenses. #BC#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Toivonen misses the body punch
and Stein counters with a big head kick but Toivonen shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein throws a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stein's hands.
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein throws a fast counter high kick but Toivonen manages to duck under it in time.
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.#ROC#Stein is rocked!
Toivonen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stein! Toivonen dives in looking to finish! Stein is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Pekka Toivonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 697 Dog vs Toivonen + GDL
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Dog saw it coming and moves away.
Dog lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Dog checks it.
Dog half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog misses with some punches.
Dog prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Dog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog. #BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Dog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Dog.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Dog moved away.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily. #T2#
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Dog manages to step out the way in time.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Junkyard Dog has been cut.
A good leg kick by Dog.
Dog steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Dog avoids it.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Toivonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog, as that shot connected.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toivonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dog.#KD2#
Toivonen drops Dog with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dog looks back up at him and smiles so Toivonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Dog is rocked!
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Dog seems to have got his legs back now.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Dog falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 181 Pekka vs Steve
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Toivonen throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Toivonen pushes him away.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toivonen.
Steve tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Steve.
Toivonen tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve tries to land a body kick
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Steve.
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.#T1#
Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Toivonen connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
A big right from Steve misses.
Toivonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Toivonen cracks Steve with a good jab.#CUT#The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve looks winded!
Toivonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toivonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen with a nice calf kick.
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toivonen throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Nice body punch from Steve. #T3#
Toivonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#Chris Steve's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steve thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toivonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toivonen.
Steve wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Steve throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Steve misses.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chris Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Toivonen pushes Dog away with a front kick.
Toivonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Toivonen really felt that one!
Toivonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Toivonen was not able to check.
Toivonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Dog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Dog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Dog misses with a looping left.#T1#
Dog connects with a jab.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toivonen throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toivonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toivonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dog.
Decent striking displayed by Toivonen there.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A head kick misses from Dog.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
And Dog tries to counter it with a takedown but Toivonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Toivonen. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Toivonen finds it's way through Dog's defenses.
Toivonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Dog moves his leg out of the way.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dog throws a leg kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dog is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dog has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dog is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Dog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toivonen defends it nicely.#T3#
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen wants to slow Dog down by chopping away at his legs.
Dog checks a leg kick nicely.
Toivonen scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toivonen throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Toivonen had a free shot at his head there.
Toivonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toivonen at a distance.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dog tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Toivonen scores with a body shot.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Dog shrugs it off.
Dog cracks Toivonen with a good jab.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Dog's front leg.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dog avoids it.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog blocks a leg kick.
Dog cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Toivonen throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog throws a body kick that misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Dog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Dog tenderised Toivonen's leg. Toivonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Toivonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toivonen swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Dog sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toivonen jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toivonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Dog looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Dog throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Toivonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Toivonen misses.
Dog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Dog moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Dog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Toivonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Dog backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Toivonen moves out of range easily.
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dog.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toivonen connects with a single shot there.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Toivonen.
Dog looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dog wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toivonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dog takes a step back to recover.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Dog misses with an uppercut
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Dog checks it.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen thumps Dog with a low kick.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog flicks out a counter leg kick but Toivonen steps away.
Dog moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Dog. Beautiful body shot.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a head kick.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog blocks the body kick.
Dog thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Dog has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Dog punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen motions for Dog to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Dog.
Dog throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Toivonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dog takes a step back to recover.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Dog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dog thows a leg kick but Toivonen checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Toivonen misses with a combination
letting Dog counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Dog closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toivonen quickly recovers to half guard.
Dog thows a huge punch but Toivonen dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dog connects with a nice short shot to Toivonen's temple.
Dog lands strikes from half guard.
Toivonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toivonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toivonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog connects with a couple of short punches.
Toivonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toivonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toivonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dog chips away with some ground and pound.
Dog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Toivonen has momentary wrist control but Dog slips an elbow through the middle.
Dog working some strikes from top position.
Dog lands a couple of elbows.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.
Toivonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Dog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Dog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toivonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Toivonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toivonen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Toivonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toivonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
You can see that Dog has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toivonen's head.
Toivonen throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Toivonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Dog avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog misses with a body shot.
Toivonen cracks Dog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Toivonen moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Dog checks a leg kick nicely.
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
The crowd cheers as Toivonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen wants to slow Dog down by chopping away at his legs.
Dog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Dog moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dog cracks Toivonen with a good jab.
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
Dog throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.
Dog blocks the body kick.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Dog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toivonen misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toivonen won't be happy with that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog scores with a couple of short elbows.
Toivonen parries the strikes from Dog easily there. Dog is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Toivonen to escape.
Toivonen dodges the ground and pound from Dog.
Dog working the ground and pound but Toivonen is defending the strikes.
Dog misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Junkyard Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toivonen regains half guard, as Dog was trying to land strikes.
Toivonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Toivonen tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Dog shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toivonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dog is trying to ground and pound but Toivonen uses the momentary lack of control by Dog to regain half guard.
Dog throwing shots but Toivonen is blocking nicely.
Dog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dog lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Toivonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toivonen tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.#T1#
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Dog there.
Toivonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dog is keen to just control but Toivonen is a slippery customer.
Toivonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dog is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toivonen won't allow Dog to pass to mount.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Toivonen to regain full guard.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses.
Toivonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Toivonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toivonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dog lands with a nice body punch.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toivonen takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog lands a nice looking kick to the body. Toivonen takes a step back to recover.
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dog throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Toivonen takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Dog throws a left that rocks Toivonen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dog dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Toivonen regain composure! #ROC2#
Toivonen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dog.
Oh Toivonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dog with the ground and pound but Toivonen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Toivonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog winds up and cracks Toivonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dog is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Toivonen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dog fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Toivonen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dog! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Junkyard Dog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen misses with a left hand
and Borjigin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Borjigin jumps back.
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Borjigin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borjigin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range and Borjigin settles back down.
Borjigin lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Borjigin 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.
Borjigin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toivonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Borjigin blocks the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borjigin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toivonen's head backwards.
Borjigin looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Borjigin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Toivonen.#CUT2#
It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Borjigin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Borjigin throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.#T1#
Borjigin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toivonen's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borjigin.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toivonen's calf.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Borjigin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen.
Danga de danga de dang - Toivonen scores with a four punch combination!
Borjigin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toivonen thumps Borjigin with a low kick.
Borjigin swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Toivonen counters with a crisp one two that drops Borjigin! Toivonen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Borjigin to his feet! Borjigin is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Borjigin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borjigin ducks into an uppercut from Toivonen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
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.

Event: Syn 678 Toivonen vs Martynov
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Martynov connects with a right hand. Toivonen shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Martynov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Martynov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov throws a head kick that Toivonen semi-blocks.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martynov just manages to avoid it.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Toivonen throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toivonen jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martynov, as that shot connected.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen tries to work over Martynov's front leg with a kick but Martynov checks it.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Martynov closes the distance but Toivonen moves to the side
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Martynov defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Martynov saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
Martynov lands with a kick to the temple. Toivonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Martynov tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Martynov walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Martynov is rocked!
Martynov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Martynov tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Martynov moved away.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Martynov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martynov is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Toivonen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Martynov! Toivonen dives in looking to finish! Martynov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
After winning the bout, Pekka Toivonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Finale: Ispa vs Toivonen 5
Date: Mar 01, 2020

#R1#
Ispa lands a body shot.
Ispa checks a leg kick nicely.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Ispa is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen stuns Ispa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Toivonen misses #TD#
and Ispa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Ispa wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving. #SUB#
Ispa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ispa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Toivonen misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ispa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Ispa 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.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen defending well as Ispa loads up on a big left hand.
Ispa sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toivonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toivonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ispa off the cage and back into range.
Ispa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ispa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ispa tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ispa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab. #T3#
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Ispa blocks a low kick nicely.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Ispa checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Ispa counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ispa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ispa misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Ispa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ispa tries to avoid it.
Ispa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Ispa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ispa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ispa connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Ispa ducked under it nicely.
Ispa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ispa checks a leg kick.
Ispa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Ispa avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Ispa.
Ispa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Ispa moves out of range easily.
Toivonen checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Ispa avoids nicely.
Toivonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ispa doesn't seem bothered though.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Toivonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Ispa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Ispa.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Ispa slips the punch.
Ispa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ispa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
A shot to the body from Toivonen misses
and Ispa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ispa counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ispa. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ispa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ispa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Ispa checks it
and Ispa counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Ispa.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Ispa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ispa avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ispa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Ispa's knee but Ispa avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ispa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ispa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Toivonen tries to sprawl but Ispa drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ispa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toivonen is just riding it out for now. Ispa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ispa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ispa is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toivonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ispa trying to mount his opponent but Toivonen defends it. #SUB#
Ispa is working for a kimura but Toivonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ispa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ispa postures up.
Ispa wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Ispa looking to pass the guard.
Toivonen has Ispa pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ispa trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice 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 Tank Ispa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ispa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ispa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Ispa.
Ispa tries to land a leg kick but Toivonen saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Ispa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.
Ispa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ispa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ispa throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ispa clinches up against the cage.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Ispa.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ispa lands a nice uppercut.
Ispa struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands. #T1#
Ispa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ispa tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Ispa back against the cage. #TD#
Ispa tightens his grip and picks Toivonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Toivonen manages to land in guard.
Tank Ispa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ispa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ispa trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Toivonen pulls Ispa in close to prevent any damage.
Ispa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toivonen's guard.
Toivonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Ispa from advancing position. #T2#
Ispa trying to pass the guard but Toivonen defending well.
Toivonen is controlling Ispa's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Ispa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ispa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toivonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ispa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ispa is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Ispa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Ispa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ispa throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa slips under a jab.
Ispa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a hook #TD#
and Ispa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toivonen! #T4#
Ispa advances to full mount.
Toivonen can't escape the position. #SUB#
Ispa swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tank Ispa!
A very excited looking Tank Ispa 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.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Bolleke
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Toivonen misses #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toivonen won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke working away.
Bolleke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Toivonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toivonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Toivonen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Toivonen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bolleke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toivonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolleke is trying to escape the position but Toivonen is controlling the position.
Bolleke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toivonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolleke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toivonen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolleke is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolleke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Toivonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolleke trying to hold on to Toivonen's head to control him but Toivonen postures up.
Toivonen trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bolleke has a hand on Toivonen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toivonen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toivonen controlling from mount.
Bolleke is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toivonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Bolleke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A clash of legs there as Bolleke blocks the low kick.#T1#
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Toivonen. No joy for Bolleke on that attempt.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from Toivonen.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Bolleke shoots for a takedown but Toivonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Toivonen.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toivonen swivels and escapes.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toivonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bolleke's head. #ROC#
Bolleke is rocked!
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Bolleke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolleke works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bolleke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Toivonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toivonen throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolleke misses.#TD2#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toivonen is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bolleke 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#
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Donk. Bolleke catches Toivonen right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toivonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.#TD2#
Bolleke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toivonen did well to prevent Bolleke getting side control.#T1#
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolleke controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but Toivonen defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke throwing shots but Toivonen is blocking nicely.
Bolleke wants to take a breather but Toivonen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Toivonen makes his way to full guard, as Bolleke worked for a kimura. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toivonen is trying to control the position but Bolleke postures up.
Toivonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolleke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolleke throws a strike but Toivonen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.
Bolleke trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Toivonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Toivonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toivonen is looking to regain half guard here but Bolleke keeps moving and retains side control.
Bolleke throwing strikes but Toivonen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
Bolleke struggling a bit here.
Toivonen controls the position.
Toivonen is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke wants to control but Toivonen postures up.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolleke is trying to maintain the position but Toivonen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Toivonen throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toivonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Toivonen throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Toivonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Toivonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Bolleke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolleke lands in his opponent's guard.
Toivonen is pulling down on Bolleke's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Toivonen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toivonen takes one to the chin there.
Bolleke shoots in but Toivonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Toivonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toivonen has control of Bolleke's left arm, preventing Bolleke from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bolleke's calf.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolleke.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen lands with a kick to the temple. Bolleke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toivonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bolleke lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs. #T1#
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke 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.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toivonen catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Toivonen moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice takedown defense from Toivonen. No joy for Bolleke on that attempt.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bolleke jabs at Toivonen's body.
Bolleke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Toivonen needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Toivonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Toivonen is pulling down on Bolleke's head to control his posture.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toivonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toivonen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toivonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolleke throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Bolleke.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Bolleke!
A victorious Thomas Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Asham
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Toivonen throws a wild body kick that Asham sees coming a mile off.
Asham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with a cross.
Asham moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Asham checks it
enabling Asham to counter with a crisp jab.
Asham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toivonen throws a combination that misses
letting Asham counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Asham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Asham.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Toivonen. #T1#
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Asham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen moves out of range as Asham throws a body kick.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Asham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toivonen thinking.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Asham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Asham jumps back.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen thows a body kick. Asham tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Asham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asham defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
Asham thuds his shin into the meat of Toivonen's side.#CL2#
Asham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asham.
Toivonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asham up against the cage.#BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asham is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen throws a lazy body kick
and Asham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Toivonen. Those never looked like landing.
Asham checks a leg kick.#T3#
Asham avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen catches Asham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asham stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Toivonen tries to keep at a distance but Asham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Asham prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Asham pushes Toivonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Asham working aggressively here. #T4#
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but Toivonen blocks with his arms.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
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 is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asham is keeping busy.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Asham - that landed with a thud.
Toivonen managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toivonen.
Asham tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
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 Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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#
Toivonen misses with a double jab
enabling Asham to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asham.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Asham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toivonen tests Asham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asham checks it well.
Asham takes one to the chin there.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Asham sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Asham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asham.
A slow jab from Asham misses its intended target.
Asham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asham.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Asham avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a jab.
Asham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen wants to slow Asham down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Asham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asham moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Asham misses with a straight right.
Asham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toivonen lunges at Asham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asham's hand.
Toivonen with a nice cross.
Asham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toivonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asham is out of range and Toivonen settles back down. #T2#
Asham avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asham counters with a low kick, right behind Toivonen 's knee.
Asham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
BOOM! Toivonen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Asham. Asham tries to recover but Toivonen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Asham lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
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.

Event: Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Tyrone Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Tyrone Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that Toivonen avoids nicely.
Tyrone Jones cracks Toivonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Toivonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Toivonen jabs Tyrone Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyrone Jones. #T1#
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Toivonen 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones lands a head kick. Toivonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Toivonen down.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones is wise to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Toivonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toivonen down.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Toivonen moved away.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Toivonen blocks the low kick.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toivonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.#T3##KD2#
Toivonen lands a big uppercut and Tyrone Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tyrone Jones looks OK. Toivonen waves Tyrone Jones back to his feet!
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick, looking for Toivonen's leg but Toivonen calmly moves out of range.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Toivonen.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrone Jones stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it well.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toivonen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tyrone Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toivonen lands with a hook. Tyrone Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
Russell Tyrone Jones's cut is getting worse.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Tyrone Jones's side.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrone Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Toivonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick, looking for Toivonen's leg but Toivonen calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Tyrone Jones.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones'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#
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones. #KD2#
Toivonen lands a big right hand that sends Tyrone Jones crashing to the mat! Toivonen stays standing though and waves Tyrone Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tyrone Jones is rocked!
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Tyrone Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toivonen throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Toivonen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tyrone Jones drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Toivonen follows Tyrone Jones to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
A very excited looking Pekka Toivonen 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.
Russell Tyrone Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ipsa
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Ispa lands a front kick.
Ispa throws a leg kick but Toivonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ispa. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ispa connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen is looking to slow Ispa down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Ispa darts in and clinches Toivonen up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Toivonen.
Ispa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ispa tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ispa prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Ispa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Ispa blocks it.
A body shot lands from Toivonen.
Ispa swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ispa lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Toivonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Ispa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ispa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Ispa blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Ispa 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.
Ispa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toivonen walks away with a smile on his face. Ispa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toivonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Ispa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toivonen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ispa is in Toivonen's guard.
Ispa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ispa drops back looking for a leg! Toivonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toivonen manages to kick Ispa off! Ispa jumps back into Toivonen's guard.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Toivonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toivonen throws a jab when Ispa was well out of range.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Ispa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ispa tries to avoid it.
Ispa is looking to clinch.
Ispa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Ispa finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range. #T3#
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Ispa's ribs.
Ispa throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Toivonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Ispa blocks it.
Ispa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Ispa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ispa.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Ispa moved out of range.
Toivonen throws a hook but Ispa avoids it easily.
Ispa throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Ispa shoots in and drives through. Toivonen sprawls well.
Toivonen blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Toivonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ispa's head backwards.
Ispa moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ispa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ispa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Ispa's ribs.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Ispa saw that one coming.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Ispa saw that one coming.
Toivonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ispa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ispa tries to score with a low kick but Toivonen moves his leg out of the way.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ispa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ispa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ispa thuds his right hand into Toivonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ispa scoring well with a low kick there.
Ispa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ispa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Ispa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ispa in his tracks.
Ispa tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Ispa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ispa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ispa tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Ispa tenderised Toivonen's leg. Toivonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ispa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ispa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toivonen's head backwards.
Ispa misses with a body kick.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
Ispa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Ispa.
Toivonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ispa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ispa goes for a double leg but Toivonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toivonen continues to drive forward.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Ispa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target. #T1#
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Toivonen coming out on top.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Ispa counters with a leg kick.
Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa scores with a jab.
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Ispa's legs.
Toivonen throws a hook but Ispa avoids it easily.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Ispa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ispa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa looks to clinch
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Ispa.#T2#
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Ispa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa wants to counter the offense by Toivonen and move into the clinch position.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ispa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Toivonen throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Ispa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ispa is trying to maintain a safe position but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns Ispa into the cage.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen trying to stall but Ispa improves his position.
Ispa blocks an elbow strike.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Ispa. #BC#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toivonen scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Ispa throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa tries to land a front kick but Toivonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ispa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ispa checks a leg kick.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ispa's sensitive parts.
Ispa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ispa looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Ispa saw that one coming.
Ispa misses with a low kick.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Ispa manages to avoid it.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Toivonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Ispa backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Toivonen there.
Ispa misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa misses with a straight left.
Ispa connects with the punch.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Ispa in the body. #T4#
Toivonen throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toivonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Ispa misses the target.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ispa moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Ispa lands a body shot.
Ispa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Ispa throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ispa works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.
Ispa throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ispa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Toivonen!
Ispa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ispa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ispa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Ispa moved out of range nicely.
Ispa 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Ispa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ispa throws the kick towards the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ispa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen motions for Ispa to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen clobbers Ispa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ispa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ispa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Ispa throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Ispa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ispa throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ispa misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ispa thuds his shin into the meat of Toivonen's side.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen scores with the left hand. Ispa knows he should have avoided that one.
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ispa. That did some damage!
Ispa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ispa will feel that in the morning.
Ispa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ispa. That did some damage!
Ispa blocks the body kick.
Ispa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ispa throws a lazy head kick
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Toivonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ispa.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Ispa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toivonen misses with a right hand
and Ispa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ispa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ispa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toivonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ispa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toivonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ispa throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Ispa avoids nicely.
Ispa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Toivonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ispa under the eye.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ispa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toivonen defending well as Ispa loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Toivonen misses the jab.
Ispa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Ispa down.
Nice cross by Toivonen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ispa.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ispa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Toivonen throws a head kick but Ispa moves out of range.
Toivonen jabs Ispa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Ispa is out of range.
Ispa feints a counter leg kick.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ispa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa dodges the punch combination from Toivonen.
Ispa tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Ispa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Ispa misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa blocks the body kick.
Ispa keeps Toivonen at a distance using the push kick.
Toivonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ispa connects with a solid leg kick.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ispa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ispa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Ispa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toivonen moves out of range as Ispa throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ispa throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Ispa throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ispa throws a low kick, looking for Toivonen's leg but Toivonen calmly moves out of range.
Toivonen tests Ispa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ispa shoots in for a double leg but Toivonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Ispa down.
Ispa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him. #TD2#
Ispa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
Toivonen pulls Ispa in to control the position.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
Toivonen has control of Ispa's left arm, preventing Ispa from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ispa trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Toivonen pulls Ispa in close to his closed guard and prevents Ispa from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Toivonen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toivonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen. #CL2#
Ispa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ispa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ispa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ispa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow. #TD2#
Ispa pulls guard. #T2#
Toivonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ispa's guard.
Ispa is trying to control but can't.
Toivonen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ispa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toivonen is thwarting Ispa's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ispa controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB2#
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ispa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ispa wants to get back to full guard.
Ispa has a hand on Toivonen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toivonen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ispa working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ispa is looking to improve his position but Toivonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Ispa prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ispa is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tank Ispa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ispa looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Toivonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ispa throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ispa.
Ispa fails to land with a series of punches.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Ispa.
Ispa misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ispa.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ispa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Ispa's legs.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ispa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Ispa off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ispa's head.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Ispa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toivonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Toivonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Ispa as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Toivonen tries to keep at a distance but Ispa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toivonen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Ispa struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Ispa blocks an uppercut.
Ispa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ispa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toivonen is defending well.
Ispa throws an elbow that misses.
Ispa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Ispa.
Ispa throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ispa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ispa has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Ispa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tank Ispa has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ispa swings around for an armbar but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ispa's guard.#SUB2#
Ispa working for submissions but it's allowed Toivonen to get to half guard.
Ispa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ispa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ispa wants to improve his position but Toivonen is controlling well.
Toivonen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ispa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toivonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ispa wants to control but Toivonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ispa is looking for a sweep. Toivonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ispa wants to control the action here but instead Toivonen manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toivonen avoids the attempt from Ispa to control.
Toivonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ispa working to try and regain half guard.
Ispa tries to hold on but Toivonen postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tank Ispa.
I think Ispa 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Ispa!
Tank Ispa is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tank Ispa 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.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Toivonen 4
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon thinks about countering with a body kick.
A punch combination from Toivonen misses.
Gagnon takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Toivonen misses with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gagnon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Gagnon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gagnon is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Gagnon saw that one coming.
A left lands for Toivonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Gagnon scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Gagnon's leg but Gagnon calmly moves out of range.
Gagnon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toivonen looks winded!
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a left and a right that stings Toivonen.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Gagnon checks it
and Gagnon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Gagnon avoids nicely. #T2#
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Gagnon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toivonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand. #KD#
Gagnon cracks Toivonen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gagnon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Toivonen to stand back up!#ROC#
Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Gagnon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Gagnon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gagnon down.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Gagnon is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gagnon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Good standup being displayed there by Toivonen as he connects with a hook.
Gagnon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Gagnon's knee but Gagnon avoids it well.
Gagnon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Gagnon takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Gagnon blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Gagnon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Toivonen.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen wants to slow Gagnon down by chopping away at his legs.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
Luc Gagnon's cut is getting worse.
Toivonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gagnon checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Toivonen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gagnon blocks a low kick nicely.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon takes one to the side of the head.
Toivonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Toivonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gagnon should have avoided that one.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gagnon has time to react.#ROC2#
Gagnon is rocked!#CUT2#
Luc Gagnon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gagnon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Gagnon's knee but Gagnon avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Gagnon slips a jab from Toivonen.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Toivonen lands with a hook. Gagnon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen is looking to slow Gagnon down with leg kicks.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gagnon has time to react.
Gagnon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
A quick step to the side and Gagnon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Gagnon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen.#T2#
Toivonen catches Gagnon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Gagnon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gagnon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gagnon's head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Luc Gagnon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gagnon checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagnon's sensitive parts.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.#T3#
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Gagnon blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Gagnon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gagnon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gagnon moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luc Gagnon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
Pekka Toivonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Marceau
Date: Sep 27, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marceau misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen throws a hook but Marceau blocks it.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marceau's calf.
Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Toivonen tries to keep at a distance but Marceau has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
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 jab but it's blocked by Marceau. #T1#
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marceau throws a counter combo.
Marceau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Marceau.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Marceau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.#CUT#
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marceau is out of range.
Toivonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marceau checks a leg kick.
Marceau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marceau is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Marceau there.
Toivonen lands with a right hand.
Marceau scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marceau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Marceau's side.
Toivonen takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Marceau loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
Toivonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marceau blocks the body kick.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marceau.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Toivonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marceau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Marceau walks into a stiff left hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Marceau looks winded!
Toivonen cracks Marceau with a good jab.
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marceau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Marceau's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Marceau forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Toivonen working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marceau.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Marceau blocks it.
Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marceau.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen pushes off an throws an elbow but Marceau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
I was talking to Toivonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marceau working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Toivonen.
A left hand lands to the body for Toivonen.
Marceau blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marceau.
Toivonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Toivonen stalling against the cage.
Toivonen gets through Marceau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marceau moves out of range of the strikes.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Toivonen misses with a body punch
and Marceau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Marceau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Marceau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Toivonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marceau's head.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.#CUT#
That has opened up Jean-Claude Marceau's cut even more.
Marceau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marceau checks the leg kick.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marceau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marceau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Marceau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marceau moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Marceau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?#T2#
Toivonen throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
The cut above Jean-Claude Marceau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marceau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toivonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marceau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen lands a head shot.
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marceau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3##CL2#
Marceau clinches with his opponent.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekka Toivonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Marceau controls the action.
Marceau is looking to control Toivonen's arms but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marceau has his back to the cage.
Toivonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marceau's elbow.
Marceau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Marceau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marceau.
Toivonen taking a breather.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Marceau controls his hands. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Marceau.
Marceau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toivonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marceau can turn it around.
Marceau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toivonen 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!
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Marceau.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Marceau to work.
A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land.
Marceau digs a right hand underneath Toivonen's ribcage. Toivonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marceau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marceau.
Marceau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marceau prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Marceau lands a left hand.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marceau stalling against the cage.
Marceau misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Marceau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marceau.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marceau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marceau defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Marceau forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land.
Marceau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Marceau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head. #T1#
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marceau blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Marceau working hard to break the clinch.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Marceau.
Toivonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Marceau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Marceau lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Marceau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marceau tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toivonen blocking some punches. #T2#
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen is working Marceau over against the cage.
Marceau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen pushes Marceau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Marceau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Marceau's head. #BC#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen. #T3#
Toivonen thumps Marceau with a low kick.
Toivonen scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen lands with a straight right. Marceau didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marceau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Marceau tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Toivonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Toivonen pushes Marceau away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Toivonen catches Marceau right on the button with a cross.
Toivonen lands a really nice looking cross but Marceau seems unphased.
Marceau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean-Claude Marceau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
Pekka Toivonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen 2
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1#
Gagnon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gagnon duly obliges.
Toivonen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CUT2#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
Gagnon slips a jab from Toivonen.#TD#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CUT2#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #CUT#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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.

Event: EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Ispa's leg but Ispa calmly moves out of range.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ispa pushes Toivonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ispa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toivonen works on Ispa's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Ispa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toivonen uses from the top position. #SUB#
Toivonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ispa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toivonen has managed to get both his arms back between Ispa's legs - danger averted.
Toivonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ispa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toivonen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ispa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toivonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Ispa working for a triangle but Toivonen defends it easily.
Ispa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ispa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toivonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toivonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ispa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ispa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ispa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toivonen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ispa looking for subs off his back but Toivonen has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily.
Ispa tries to get to full guard but Toivonen has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ispa is looking to control Toivonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ispa avoid being mounted?
Ispa wants to control the action here but instead Toivonen manages to pass to full mount!
Ispa wants to control but Toivonen is having none of it.
Ispa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Toivonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ispa is looking to escape.
Toivonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ispa tries to hold on but Toivonen pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ispa is trying desperately to improve position.
Ispa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Tank Ispa will probably get the nod.
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#
Ispa tries to clinch up.
Toivonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Ispa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen stuffs the takedown.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Ispa off balance momentarily.
Ispa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Ispa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen scores with a nice head shot.
Toivonen lands a jab to Ispa's midsection.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ispa throws a head kick but Toivonen moves out of range.
Ispa throws out a powerful jab.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Ispa's leg. Ispa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Ispa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ispa tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ispa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ispa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ispa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Toivonen thumps Ispa with a low kick.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Ispa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ispa misses with a straight left.
Ispa lands a jab.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ispa on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ispa looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body
and Ispa counters with a low kick, right behind Toivonen 's knee.
Ispa digs a good body shot into Toivonen's ribs.
Ispa thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Ispa checks it.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Ispa.#T2#
Toivonen takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses.
Ispa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toivonen as he avoids it easily.
Ispa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ispa.
Toivonen wants to slow Ispa down by chopping away at his legs.
Ispa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ispa slips under a jab.
Toivonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ispa's calf.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toivonen scores with a nice strike.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ispa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Ispa's ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Toivonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ispa misses with a hook.
Ispa is looking to chop away at Toivonen's legs. #T3#
Ispa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ispa scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!#CL#
Ispa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ispa.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ispa controls his hands.
Ispa can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Ispa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ispa's gas tank.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Ispa throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toivonen lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
Ispa misses with a body punch. #T4#
Ispa is trying to maintain a safe position but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns Ispa into the cage.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ispa tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Ispa back against the cage.
Ispa has Toivonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toivonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Ispa misses with some punches.
Ispa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toivonen lands a shot to the body.
Toivonen pushes Ispa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ispa gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ispa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ispa blocks an uppercut.
Ispa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ispa lands a right hand.
Ispa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen'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.
Ispa misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ispa misses with a head kick.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Ispa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Ispa.
Ispa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Ispa avoids a kick to the body.
Ispa feinted with a counter takedown.
Ispa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ispa digs a good body shot into Toivonen's ribs.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Ispa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ispa.
Ispa thows a leg kick but Toivonen checks it
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ispa misses the target.
Toivonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Ispa is wise to it.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ispa connects with a body shot.
Ispa moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Ispa wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ispa.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Ispa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ispa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ispa has time to react.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
A countering left hand to the body from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa misses the shot to the body.
Ispa staying out of range there.#T2#
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!
Toivonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ispas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen catches Ispa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen scores with a head kick.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Ispa moves his leg out of the way.
Ispa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Ispa throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Ispa counters with a nice body kick.
Ispa throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Toivonen finds it's way through Ispa's defenses.
Toivonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
Ispa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toivonen.
A punch lands to the side of Ispa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat. #T3#
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Ispa moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ispa.
Ispa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa throws a lazy uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ispa's knee momentarily.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Ispa's leg. Ispa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ispa is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Ispa slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Ispa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Toivonen manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Ispa checks it.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ispa was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Nice straight punches there by Toivonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toivonen.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Ispa manages to step out the way in time.
Ispa lands with a nice body punch. #T4##CL#
Ispa clinches up against the cage.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ispa backwards.
Ispa tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Ispa's head.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ispa misses with a body punch.
Ispa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Toivonen on the inside.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Ispa lands a takedown into guard.
Ispa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen really 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.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Ispa.
Ispa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ispa misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Ispa scores with a nice strike.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Ispa tries to work over Toivonen's front leg with a kick but Toivonen checks it.
Ispa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Ispa.
Ispa throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lunges at Ispa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ispa's hand.
Toivonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ispa blocks a leg kick.
Ispa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toivonen.#T1#
Ispa blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ispa wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen thumps Ispa with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ispa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ispa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ispa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Ispa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toivonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Ispa jumps back.
As Toivonen backs away, Ispa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toivonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ispa. Ispa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa misses with a low kick. #T2#
Toivonen throws a right hand that Ispa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ispa also avoids with ease.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ispa misses with a looping right.
Ispa misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ispa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ispa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ispa slips a jab and a cross from Toivonen.
Ispa throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
A cross from Toivonen lands.
Ispa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ispa darts in looking for a takedown but Toivonen gets double underhooks and turns Ispa into the cage.
Toivonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Ispa jumps back.
Ispa tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ispa is out of range. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Toivonen. Beautiful body shot.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Ispa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Ispa with that takedown attempt.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Ispa's knee but Ispa avoids it well.
Toivonen lands with a cross.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Ispa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ispa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ispa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Ispa down.
Nice sprawl there from Toivonen as Ispa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ispa moves into range and clinches up with Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Toivonen.
Ispa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Ispa scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Toivonen is looking to control Ispa's arms but Ispa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toivonen has his back to the cage.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ispa's elbow.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen is trying to stall.
Toivonen lands a right hand.
Ispa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Ispa.
Ispa prevents Toivonen from breaking the clinch.
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Ispa.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ispa controls his hands.
Ispa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen is trying to push Ispa away but Ispa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toivonen trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Ispa is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Toivonen.
Ispa lands with a good body shot.
Toivonen blocks the body kick.
Ispa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ispa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toivonen tries to avoid it but Ispa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toivonen to the ground. Toivonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toivonen thumps Ispa with a low kick.
Nice shot by Toivonen.#TD#
Ispa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toivonen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ispa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toivonen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ispa but great work by Toivonen.
Ispa can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Toivonen is looking to take a break and control but Ispa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ispa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toivonen's best efforts.#SUB#
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ispa wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toivonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ispa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ispa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Toivonen controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ispa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ispa wants to control but Toivonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ispa wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ispa shoots in but no luck this time.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa wants to clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Toivonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ispa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ispa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ispa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ispa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tank Ispa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ispa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ispa looks for a takedown but Toivonen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ispa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pekka Toivonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Ispa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ispa misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Toivonen.
I think Toivonen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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.

Event: EMPLA9
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Ispa's legs.
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ispa. That did some damage!
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa throws a low kick, looking for Toivonen's leg but Toivonen calmly moves out of range.
Toivonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ispa doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Ispa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Ispa loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Ispa punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ispa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ispa.
Toivonen needs to keep his hands up - Ispa had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Ispa.
Ispa misses with a kick to the body
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Ispa 's knee.
Ispa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Toivonen misses with a hook. Ispa ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen catches Ispa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ispa moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Ispa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Ispa is looking to land body kicks.
Ispa throws a chopping leg kick but Toivonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - Ispa coming out on top.
Ispa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa throws the kick towards the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen digs a good hook to Ispa's body.
Ispa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Ispa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ispa looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.#T2#
Ispa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ispa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toivonen pushes Ispa away with a front kick.
Ispa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Ispa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it well.
Ispa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ispa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks the body kick.
Ispa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toivonen jabs Ispa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ispa misses with a looping left.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Ispa blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ispa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Ispa rushes Toivonen and presses him up against the cage.
Ispa is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Ispa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ispa blocks an uppercut.
Ispa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ispa fails to land.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ispa jumps guard but Toivonen stands there with Ispa around his waist. Ispa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Ispa.
Ispa prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Ispa throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen gets through Ispa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ispa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ispa tries to stall but Toivonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ispa trying to control the position but instead, Toivonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ispa into the cage.
Ispa is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T4#
Ispa jumps guard but Toivonen stands there with Ispa around his waist. Ispa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ispa.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Ispa avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Ispa working aggressively here.
A short right from Ispa on the inside.
Toivonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ispa or not. #TD2#
Ispa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ispa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ispa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toivonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Ispa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toivonen digs a good hook to Ispa's body.
Ispa throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Ispa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ispa.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ispa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ispa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ispa misses with a body kick.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Both fighters circling a little - Ispa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ispa throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ispa thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ispa lunges at Toivonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toivonen's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Ispa scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Ispa misses
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ispa throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ispa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ispa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Ispa checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Toivonen. That snapped Ispa's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa wants to counter the offense by Toivonen and move into the clinch position.
Ispa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Toivonen feints and then cracks Ispa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ispa down.
Ispa staying out of range there.
Toivonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ispa.
Ispa looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Ispa manages to avoid it.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Ispa fails with a takedown attempt.
Toivonen throws a hook but Ispa avoids it easily.
Ispa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
A leg kick checked by Toivonen.
Toivonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen lands a jab.#T3#
Toivonen connects with a high kick.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ispa was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Ispa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Toivonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ispa tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ispa counters with a leg kick.
Toivonen tries to work over Ispa's front leg with a kick but Ispa checks it.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ispa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen defending well as Ispa loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ispa's sensitive parts.
Toivonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ispa.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Ispa drives through and clinches with Toivonen against the cage.
Ispa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ispa.
Ispa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toivonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Ispa.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Ispa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toivonen lunges at Ispa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ispa's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ispa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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.
#R3#
Ispa lands an overhand right.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Toivonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ispa takes one on the button.
Toivonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ispa swinging wildly here.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ispa was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toivonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ispa backs up against the cage.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Ispa avoids it.#TD2#
Ispa gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toivonen keeps working.
Ispa wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Ispa is trying to work for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well.
Toivonen is not content to let Ispa control the position.
Ispa moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Ispa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee asks Ispa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ispa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ispa is looking to take a break and control but Toivonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ispa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Toivonen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ispa's guard! Nice work there by Toivonen! #SUB2#
Ispa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toivonen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ispa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toivonen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ispa.
Ispa is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ispa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toivonen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ispa is trying to escape the mount.
Ispa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.#T4#
Ispa trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Ispa trying to move into half guard but instead Toivonen has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ispa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ispa looking to control but Toivonen passes into half guard.
Toivonen prevents Ispa from improving his position.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ispa can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ispa is trying to maintain the position but Toivonen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pekka Toivonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Some wild striking there from Ispa.
Ispa throws a wild body kick that Toivonen sees coming a mile off.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Ispa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ispa down.
Ispa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses.
Ispa throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Ispa avoided it.
Toivonen drops his hands momentarily and Ispa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toivonen with a nice cross.
Ispa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ispa moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ispa slips a straight right by Toivonen.#T1#
Ispa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ispa.
Ispa throws a body kick that misses
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Ispa throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Ispa misses with a body shot.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ispa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Toivonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ispa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ispa looking to sit in guard and control but Toivonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ispa looking to control. #T2##SUB2#
Ispa has his foot on Toivonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toivonen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ispa has his feet on Toivonen's thighs here. He's pushed Toivonen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Toivonen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tank Ispa!
Tank Ispa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tank Ispa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen thumps Gagnon with a low kick.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen scores with a push kick.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gagnon lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Toivonen misses with a double jab.
Gagnon is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gagnon lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Gagnon jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Gagnon throws a chopping leg kick but Toivonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.#CL#
Gagnon pushes Toivonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gagnon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Gagnon manages to break the clinch.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
Gagnon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Gagnon tries to land a body kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Toivonen misses with a body kick. #CL#
Gagnon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with some punches.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but Toivonen has him pressed against the cage.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Toivonen.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gagnon.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Gagnon lands a body shot.
Gagnon can't break the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4##BC#
Gagnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gagnon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Gagnon. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Toivonen blocks the leg kick.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gagnon lands with a right hand.
Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Nice jab there from Toivonen.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Gagnon clobbers Toivonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toivonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gagnon under the eye.#T1#
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen moves forwards but Gagnon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toivonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Gagnon moves his leg out of the way.
Gagnon throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Gagnon moves in looking to clinch but Toivonen pushes him off.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen moves forwards but Gagnon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
A head kick by Toivonen misses
and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Gagnon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Gagnon is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Gagnon avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Gagnon.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
Luc Gagnon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gagnon.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen is trying to break the clinch but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Gagnon lands a right hand.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Toivonen is working Gagnon over against the cage.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Gagnon avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Gagnon manages to pull guard.
Gagnon has Toivonen pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Gagnon slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gagnon can pounce on him.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen throws a counter combo.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gagnon.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon checks the leg kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A cross from Toivonen lands.#T1#
Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gagnon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Gagnon checks it.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Gagnon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toivonen shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Gagnon tries to score with a low kick but Toivonen moves his leg out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Gagnon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Gagnon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gagnon.
Toivonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon tries to land a leg kick but Toivonen saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luc Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Gagnon throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Gagnon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen.
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gagnon jabs at Toivonen's body.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
A quick step to the side and Gagnon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen walks into a stiff left hand from Gagnon.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Gagnon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.#T4#
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gagnon.
Gagnon moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Gagnon counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon misses with a right hand
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gagnon misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Gagnon slams his shin into Toivonen's torso.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Gagnon checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen jabs at Gagnon's body.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Gagnon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Gagnon wants to clinch.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Gagnon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Gagnon's side.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Gagnon lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Gagnon connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Gagnon.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Gagnon misses with the combination.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gagnon scores with a nice head shot.
Gagnon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Gagnon is wise to it.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gagnon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gagnon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gagnon blocks the body kick.
Gagnon throws a leg kick which misses Toivonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Toivonen tries to avoid it.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toivonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gagnon tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Gagnon.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat. #CL#
Gagnon drives through and clinches with Toivonen against the cage.
Gagnon fails to pull guard.
Gagnon is looking to break free of the clinch but Toivonen has double underhooks. #T1#
Gagnon lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon misses with a body punch. #BC#
Gagnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gagnon. Those never looked like landing.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Gagnon.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gagnon with a body shot.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Gagnon's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagnon tries to avoid it.
Gagnon lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gagnon sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gagnon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
A jab from Gagnon misses.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toivonen cracks Gagnon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Gagnon checks it
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen works the jab nicely.
Toivonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagnon throws out the jab.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gagnon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.
Toivonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gagnon if he has to take too many more of those.
Toivonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Nice body punch from Gagnon.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Gagnon blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Gagnon's legs.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Gagnon as he connects with a hook.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
Gagnon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Gagnon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gagnon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Luc Gagnon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EMP Toivonen Vs Allen
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Toivonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Toivonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toivonen duly obliges.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen lands with a shot to the body.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Allen tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Toivonen wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen slips a jab from Allen.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head.#T2#
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Allen just manages to avoid it.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toivonen lands with a right hand. #T3#
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Toivonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Nice shot by Allen.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Toivonen lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Toivonen catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allen takes one on the button.
Allen connects with a high kick.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Allen throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Allen if he has to take too many more of those.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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#
Both fighters circling a little - Toivonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toivonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Toivonen lands the left hand.
Toivonen cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Allen down.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts. #T1#
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Allen avoided it.
Allen throws a head kick that misses
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#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!
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Toivonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Toivonen tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down. #T3#
Toivonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Toivonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toivonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Allen misses.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Allen.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toivonen with a hook.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a right and a left that Toivonen avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Toivonen cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toivonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toivonen moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Toivonen. That snapped Allen's head back.
Toivonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Toivonen clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Toivonen throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Toivonen with a hook.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Toivonen lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Allen just manages to avoid it.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Allen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Toivonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy body kick from Allen
and Toivonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Toivonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Toivonen.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Allen.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen scores with a hook.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Nice straight punches there by Toivonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toivonen.#T3#
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Toivonen lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Toivonen 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.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen lunges at Toivonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toivonen's hand.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen misses with the combination.
Toivonen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAllen.#T4#
Allen misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Allen.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
A head kick by Allen misses
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen lands a jab to the nose.
Toivonen 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toivonen, as that shot connected.
Toivonen connects with the punch.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Allen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen throws a series of punches but Toivonen avoids them all with ease.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Toivonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
It looked like Toivonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allen.
Toivonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a good low kick that Allen was not able to check.
Donk. Toivonen catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen counters with a body kick.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
A jab from Allen finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Toivonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Allen cracks Toivonen with a good jab.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Toivonen with a nice cross.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toivonen motions for Allen to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
Toivonen slips a jab from Allen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toivonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toivonen clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Toivonen catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen misses with the body kick
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen had his way with George Allen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Allen.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
Toivonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
Allen staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Toivonen slips under a jab.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toivonen lands with a shot to the body.
Toivonen walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Toivonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.#T2#
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.#CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Toivonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toivonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Allen throws a right and a left that Toivonen avoids nicely.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Allen.
Toivonen throws a nice head kick!
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toivonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Toivonen 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.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
George Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
Jeez, Pekka Toivonen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Allen takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Pekka Toivonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toivonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Toivonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toivonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Hole
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Hole avoids it.
Donk. Toivonen catches Hole right on the button with a cross.
Hole connects with a body shot.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Hole.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hole.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Hole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hole looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Hole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hole explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hole.
Hole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hole is looking to land body kicks.
Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Hole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Hole moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Hole's knee but Hole avoids it well.
Toivonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Hole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
Hole lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Hole avoids the punch easily.
Hole misses with a body shot.
Hole jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
Toivonen scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hole slips a straight right by Toivonen.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Hole.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hole thinks about the counter body kick.
Hole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toivonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen wants to slow Hole down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen misses with a low kick. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hole. That's going to slow Toivonen down.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hole is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Hole moves into the clinch.
A short right from Toivonen.
Toivonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Hole controls the action.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Hole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hole lands a right hand.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hole lands a left hand.
Toivonen is leaning against Hole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Hole blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Toivonen on the inside. #T4#
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Hole.
Hole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Hole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hole tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hole misses with the head strike.
Toivonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hole backwards.
Hole pushes Toivonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hole prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Hole blocks it.
Hole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Hole.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hole pushes Toivonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Toivonen is breathing heavily.
Hole throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Hole will probably get the nod.
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#
Hole throws a leg kick which misses Toivonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Toivonen tries to avoid it.
Hole misses with a wild body shot.
Hole moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Hole replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it well.
Toivonen jabs Hole right on the nose. Hole blinks but takes it well.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen jabs Hole right on the nose. Hole blinks but takes it well.
Hole misses with a head kick.
Toivonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hole misses the jab.
Hole scores with a nice head shot.
Hole stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hole works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Hole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Harry Hole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hole staying out of range there.
Toivonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hole misses with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Hole slaps the foot to one side.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Hole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Hole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toivonen at a distance.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Toivonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hole.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hole.
Hole lands a front kick.
Hole clobbers Toivonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hole avoids a kick to the body.
Hole tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hole scores with a sloppy right hand. Toivonen should have avoided that one.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Hole needs to keep his hands up - Toivonen had a free shot at his head there.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hole misses with a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Hole is looking to chop away at Toivonen's legs.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hole is just out of range.
A nice side step and Hole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Toivonen lunges at Hole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hole's hand.
Hole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Hole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Hole's leg but Hole calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Hole is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Hole moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen thumps Hole with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toivonen moves out of range as Hole strikes.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hole checks it well.
Hole connects with a right hand. Toivonen shakes it off.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
Hole blocks a low kick nicely.
Hole checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Hole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Hole saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen throws a jab when Hole was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hole is able to avoid easily.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hole lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toivonen slips a jab from Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Hole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hole.
Hole scores with a body shot.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen moves out of range as Hole strikes.
Hole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Hole connects with a nice looking jab.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hole.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Hole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hole checks it well.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole jabs at Toivonen's body.
Hole lands a nice shot that snaps Toivonen's head back.
Hole checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Hole saw that one coming.#T1#
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Hole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Hole's leg. Hole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen blocks the body kick.
Hole scores with a shot to the body.
Toivonen lands a jab to the nose.
Hole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hole jabs Toivonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Hole.
Hole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Toivonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hole ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hole cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Hole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole misses with a body kick.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Hole.
Hole checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hole scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Toivonen walks into a stiff left hand from Hole.
Hole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Hole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body. Hole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Hole counters with a thumping low kick.
Hole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hole throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hole's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Hole's leg but Hole calmly moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hole counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Hole lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Hole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Hole avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Hole flicks out a counter leg kick but Toivonen steps away.
Hole moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Hole works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hole motions for Toivonen to come forward. Hole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Hole's leg but Hole calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hole really dominated 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#
Toivonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hole finds it's way round the side to connect with Toivonen's head.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Hole is out of range.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Hole ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hole lands a really nice looking cross but Toivonen seems unphased.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Hole.
Hole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Hole's knee but Hole avoids it well.
Hole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
You can see that Hole has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A telegraphed right hand from Hole misses the target.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hole is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
A left lands for Toivonen.
Hole avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole moves out of range of the body kick.
Hole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen feints a jab promting Hole to slip. Toivonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Hole lands.
Toivonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen moves forwards but Hole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hole thows a body kick. Toivonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hole lands a jab.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Hole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hole moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Toivonen drops his hands momentarily and Hole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Toivonen throws a head kick but Hole moves out of range.
Hole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Hole.
Toivonen scores with a nice head shot.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Toivonen as he checks the leg kick.
Hole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hole.
Hole throws a leg kick but Toivonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hole misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Toivonen throws a wild body kick that Hole sees coming a mile off.
Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.#T4#
Toivonen slips a straight right by Hole.
Toivonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Hole saw that one coming.
Hole scores with a sloppy right hand. Toivonen should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hole is out of range.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Hole's front leg.
Toivonen tries to work over Hole's front leg with a kick but Hole checks it.
Hole misses with a hook.
Hole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Hole's ribs.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hole fakes the leg kick and cracks Toivonen in the body.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Hole's head but Hole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toivonen with a body shot.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Harry Hole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hole throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hole.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Hole manages to avoid it.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Hole moved away.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hole tries to land a leg kick but Toivonen saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hole is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hole just manages to avoid it.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Hole's knee but Hole avoids it well.
Hole cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Hole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Hole thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Toivonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toivonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hole.
Hole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hole is able to avoid easily.
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Hole moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Hole tries to clinch up.
Hole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hole's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hole blocks a jab.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toivonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hole is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Hole throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Hole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hole seems to have recovered his senses.
Hole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hole throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hole.
Hole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
Hole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toivonen's head.
Hole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hole throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hole throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen motions for Hole to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen scores with a jab. Hole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hole moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hole blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Hole checks it
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Hole avoids it.
Hole moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hole. That did some damage!
Toivonen 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.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Toivonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Hole looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Hole lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.
Toivonen scores with a hook.
Toivonen slips a jab from Hole.
Toivonen drops Hole with a huge uppercut! Hole drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Toivonen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Toivonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Gonza
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Toivonen misses with the combination.
Gonza throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Gonza has Toivonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonza working aggressively here.
Gonza throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gonza fails to land.
Gonza lands with a right to the head.
Gonza lands a right hand.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonza backwards.
Toivonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Gonza misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gonza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Gonza.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonza.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonza swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonza scores with a hook to the body.
Gonza misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonza backwards.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonza blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen pushes Gonza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Gonza is out of range.
Gonza 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.
Toivonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toivonen dodges the punch combination from Gonza. #T2#
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Gonza checks it.
Gonza lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonza lands a jab to the head.
Gonza throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gonza looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Toivonen is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Gonza slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonza wants to counter the offense by Toivonen and move into the clinch position.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
Gonza tries to clinch up.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Gonza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Gonza moves into the clinch.#T3#
Toivonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
Gonza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonza has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonza.
Gonza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toivonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Toivonen connects with the punch.#CL2#
Gonza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonza misses with a body punch.
Gonza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Gonza.
Gonza digs a right hand underneath Toivonen's ribcage. Toivonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toivonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonza swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonza.
Gonza struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Gonza tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen is looking to control Gonza's arms but Gonza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toivonen has his back to the cage.
Gonza goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonza staying out of range there.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gonza is out of range.
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gonza just manages to avoid it.
Gonza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Toivonen coming out on top.
Gonza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonza.
Toivonen lands a right hook to the body.
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 Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
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#
Toivonen misses with a hook. Gonza ducked under it nicely.
Gonza lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Gonza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toivonen's calf.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Gonza.
Toivonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Gonza.
Gonza is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen dodges the punch combination from Gonza.
Gonza defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Gonza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Gonza scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza scores with a one two! Toivonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toivonen, as that shot connected.
Gonza scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toivonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Gonza is rocked!
Gonza tries to land a leg kick but Toivonen saw it coming and moves away.
Gonza is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Gonza is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Toivonen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gonza crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gonza's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pekka Toivonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Steve vs Bulletowich
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Gagnon slips a jab from Toivonen.
A countering left hand to the body from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.#CL2#
Gagnon clinches with his opponent.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Gagnon controls the action. #TD2#
Gagnon pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gagnon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toivonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toivonen is pushing down on Gagnon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gagnon is fighting to maintain full guard but Toivonen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gagnon tries to get to full guard but Toivonen has control of the leg. #T1#
Gagnon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily.
Gagnon wants to sweep but Toivonen has passed to side control!
Gagnon trying his best to control but Toivonen has mounted him.
Gagnon is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gagnon wants to hold on but Toivonen pushes him away.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position but Toivonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Gagnon keeps trying to improve his position.
Toivonen content just to control the position here.
Gagnon wants to control but Toivonen is having none of it.#T3#
Gagnon is desperately trying to improve his position but Toivonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Gagnon is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Gagnon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gagnon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for subs off his back but Toivonen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Toivonen passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
That's time! Toivonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Toivonen misses
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Gagnon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toivonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gagnon finds it's way round the side to connect with Toivonen's head.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Gagnon thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Gagnon cracks Toivonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gagnon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen tries to land a body kick
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
Gagnon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Gagnon lands a nice shot that snaps Toivonen's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Gagnon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Gagnon.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagnon connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gagnon lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gagnon, right into the meat.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Toivonen throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen tests Gagnon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Gagnon in the body.
Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gagnon takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Toivonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Toivonen.
Gagnon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gagnon cracks the inside of Toivonen's front leg.
Toivonen cracks Gagnon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gagnon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gagnon walks into a stiff left hand from Toivonen.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Gagnon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toivonen defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Gagnon moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gagnon cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toivonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gagnon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagnon throws out the jab.
Gagnon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen motions for Gagnon to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Gagnon saw it coming and moves away.
Gagnon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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.
Gagnon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gagnon lands an overhand right.
Gagnon jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
Gagnon dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Gagnon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gagnon.
Toivonen throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Gagnon avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gagnon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gagnon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toivonen throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Toivonen throws a chopping leg kick but Gagnon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon'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.
#R3#
Gagnon lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gagnon.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gagnon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Gagnon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagnon throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a left hand
enabling Gagnon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gagnon slips a jab and a cross from Toivonen.
Gagnon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gagnon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Gagnon avoids nicely.
Toivonen scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen lands a really nice looking cross but Gagnon seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Gagnon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.
Toivonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A combination from Gagnon does no damage.
Gagnon looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gagnon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toivonen with a nice cross.
Luc Gagnon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gagnon defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Gagnon avoids it.
Gagnon checks the leg kick.
Gagnon scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Toivonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon scores with a jab. Toivonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gagnon lands an overhand right.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gagnon blocks a low kick nicely.
Toivonen wants to slow Gagnon down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Gagnon moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Gagnon lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Toivonen moves out of range.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen connects with the punch.
Toivonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
That has opened up Luc Gagnon's cut even more.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Gagnon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toivonen's calf.
Gagnon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gagnon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gagnon can pounce on him.
Gagnon connects with a nice looking jab.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Gagnon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toivonen, as that shot connected.
Gagnon tries to work over Toivonen's front leg with a kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gagnon just manages to avoid it.
Gagnon tries to move into range but Toivonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Toivonen.#ROC#
Gagnon is rocked!#T4#
Toivonen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gagnon takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Toivonen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gagnon bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ispa
Date: Feb 17, 2019

#R1#
Toivonen scores with a push kick.
Ispa shoots in looking for a takedown. Toivonen tries to sprawl out of it but Ispa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toivonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ispa misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ispa slips under a jab from Toivonen.
It seemed like Ispa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ispa misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
Ispa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ispa moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Ispa swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ispa avoids it.
Toivonen lands with a hook. Ispa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toivonen thumps Ispa with a low kick.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Ispa slips the punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ispa.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ispa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toivonen sprawls well. Toivonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ispa gets slowly back to his feet.
Toivonen is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ispa.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Ispa.
Ispa lands with a good body shot.
Ispa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ispa.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Ispa blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Ispa. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Ispa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Ispa throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Toivonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Ispa blocks it.
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 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ispa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ispa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toivonen defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Toivonen as Ispa shoots in.
Ispa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ispa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ispa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ispa closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ispa misses with the head strike.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ispa lands with a right to the head.
Ispa is looking to break free of the clinch but Toivonen has double underhooks. #T3#
Ispa stalling in the clinch but Toivonen improves position.
Toivonen lands a shot to the body.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ispa is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Ispa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ispa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ispa is trying to pull guard but Toivonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toivonen lands with a right to the head.
Toivonen tries to work over Ispa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ispa looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ispa just manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ispa!
Toivonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ispa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toivonen is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ispa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toivonen sprawls well. Toivonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ispa gets slowly back to his feet.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ispa scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Ispa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Ispa shoots in and gets a takedown into Toivonen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa trying to move into half guard but instead Toivonen has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Toivonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toivonen preventing the sweep.
Ispa keeping full guard, as Toivonen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ispa working for submissions but it's allowed Toivonen to get to half guard.
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 Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ispa misses the jab.
Ispa is looking to clinch.
Ispa throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Ispa misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Ispa throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Toivonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ispa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ispa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ispa or perhaps it was just good defense by Toivonen, which made it look bad.
Ispa lands a jab.#T1#
Ispa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ispa is defended easily by Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Toivonen throws a jab when Ispa was well out of range.
Ispa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ispa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a big counter combination but Ispa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Ispa moved out of range.
Toivonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ispa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Ispa.#T2#
Ispa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ispa misses with a low kick as Toivonen jumps back.
It looked like Toivonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ispa.
Ispa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toivonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ispa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Ispa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ispa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Ispa.
Ispa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen catches Ispa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Ispa looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa thumps Toivonen with a low kick.#CL2#
Ispa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Ispa.
Toivonen tries to work over Ispa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ispa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ispa misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Ispa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ispa.
Ispa has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Ispa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ispa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toivonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ispa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ispa misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen tries to work over Ispa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ispa can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Ispa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Ispa on the inside.
Ispa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toivonen prevents it. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Ispa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ispa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A left lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Ispa moves into range and clinches up with Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen wants to stall.
Toivonen is pressed up against the cage. Ispa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toivonen down to the mat. Toivonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ispa misses with a hook
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ispa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ispa.
Ispa misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ispa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Ispa blocks a head kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ispa counters with a series of strikes. Toivonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Toivonen works Ispa's body with a nice hook.
Ispa throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa clobbers Toivonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ispa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ispa throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Ispa lands with a shot to the body.
Ispa lands with an overhand left.
Ispa looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Ispa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ispa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ispa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ispa misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a body kick that stops Ispa in his tracks momentarily.
Ispa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Toivonen misses with a head kick.
Ispa wants to clinch but Toivonen slips to the side
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Toivonen throws a lazy right hand but Ispa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ispa with the counter takedown but Toivonen avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ispa.
Ispa misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Ispa slips the punch.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ispa scores with a jab to the head.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Ispa moved away.
Ispa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ispa misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toivonen tries to avoid it but Ispa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toivonen to the ground. Toivonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Ispa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen trying to control here.
Ispa trying to control from Toivonen's half guard. Toivonen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ispa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toivonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ispa, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ispa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toivonen uses it to pass to side control.
Ispa tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pekka Toivonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ispa misses with a hook
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ispa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ispa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ispa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ispa throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Ispa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
And Toivonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Ispa blocks it.
Toivonen slips a jab and a cross from Ispa.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen. #T1#
Ispa misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toivonen.
Ispa throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a good low kick that Ispa was not able to check.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Toivonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Toivonen. No joy for Ispa on that attempt.
Ispa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ispa throws a leg kick that misses.
Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Ispa misses the shot to the body.
Ispa tries for a takedown but Toivonen circles away easily
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ispa moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Ispa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Ispa.
Ispa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromToivonen.#KD#
Toivonen sends Ispa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Toivonen is motioning to the referee to let Ispa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Ispa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa goes for a double leg but Toivonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toivonen continues to drive forward.
Ispa is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Ispa.
Ispa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toivonen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ispa really felt that one!
Sloppy strikes from Ispa. Those never looked like landing.
Ispa seems to have recovered his senses.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Ispa moved away.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ispa.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Toivonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Ispa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
A low kick from Ispa misses
and Toivonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Ispa's front leg.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ispa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ispa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.#T4#
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Ispa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Toivonen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ispa fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ispa misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ispa misses with a body shot.
Ispa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ispa throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen had his way with Tank Ispa in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ispa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a counter high kick but Ispa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toivonen defends well and Ispa ends up having to push Toivonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toivonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ispa throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ispa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Ispa shoots in looking for a takedown but Toivonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ispa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ispa. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ispa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ispa throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Ispa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen moves out of range as Ispa strikes.
Ispa throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Ispa 's knee.
Ispa misses with a body shot
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ispa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ispa.
Ispa lands a nice shot to the body.
Ispa fails with the takedown.
Pekka Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Ispa.
Ispa throws a right hand that Toivonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Toivonen also avoids with ease.#T2#
Ispa tries to clinch up.
Ispa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a quick counter head kick but Ispa was just out of range.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Ispa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ispa has time to react.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Toivonen.
Ispa misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ispa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Ispa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Ispa throws a lazy uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ispa catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ispa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Toivonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Toivonen. #T4#
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toivonen dodges the punch combination from Ispa.
A big right from Ispa misses.
Tank Ispa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
Ispa throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen throws a quick counter head kick but Ispa was just out of range.
Ispa is looking to score with low kicks.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ispa.
Pekka Toivonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ispa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Toivonen's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tank Ispa.
I think Toivonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Pekka Toivonen 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.

Event: EMP Mma vs Divac
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Orlov moves his leg out of the way.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Toivonen down.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Orlov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Orlov darts in and clinches Toivonen up against the cage.
Toivonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Orlov lands a right hand.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Toivonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orlov works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Orlov works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toivonen has time to react.
Orlov wants to clinch.#T3#
Orlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Orlov checks it
and Orlov counters with a leg kick.
Toivonen slips a jab from Orlov.#CL#
Toivonen drives through and clinches with Orlov against the cage.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it. #BC#
Toivonen manages to break the clinch.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orlov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orlov with a nice cross.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Toivonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Orlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Toivonen keeps Orlov at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Orlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Orlov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orlov down.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
It appears Toivonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range. #T2#
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
Orlov blocks the body kick.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Toivonen needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Orlov cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Toivonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Orlov slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Orlov scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Orlov avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Orlov 's knee.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orlov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Orlov swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Orlov.
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!
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Orlov avoided it.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Orlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen motions for Orlov to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Toivonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside 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 Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov throws a push kick but Toivonen slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Jab from Toivonen.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toivonen lands a head shot.#ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
Orlov throws a lazy body kick
and Toivonen scores with a counter punch that sends Orlov to the canvas! Toivonen smells blood - he's punishing Orlov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Orlov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pekka vs Steve
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Toivonen moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve presses Toivonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen is stalling here.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Steve. #T1#
Steve blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Toivonen tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Toivonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toivonen can turn it around.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a left hand.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands a right hand.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Toivonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Toivonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Toivonen into the cage.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank. #T4#
Toivonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Steve pushes Toivonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Steve's front leg.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands. #T1#
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve presses Toivonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Toivonen is breathing heavily.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a body punch.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Steve misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toivonen or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands an uppercut.
A short left from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve cracks Toivonen with a nice body shot.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve pushes Toivonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Steve cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Toivonen misses.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toivonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toivonen. #T1#
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toivonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
A short left from Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Steve is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Toivonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve works on Toivonen's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Toivonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steve here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toivonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toivonen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a body shot.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve prevents Toivonen from breaking the clinch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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.
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Steve has Toivonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Toivonen. #T2#
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toivonen.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
A short right from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve is leaning against Toivonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve presses Toivonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Steve tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve. #T4#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve. #ROC#
Toivonen is rocked!
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is leaning against Toivonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Steve prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve had his way with Pekka Toivonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Toivonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Steve.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Steve tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve wants to clinch but Toivonen slips to the side
and Toivonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Chris Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target. #T1#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Steve forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toivonen trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toivonen into the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Toivonen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve cracks Toivonen with a nice 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!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
Steve gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
A short left from Steve.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Toivonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Steve prevents a body shot from Toivonen. #T4#
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Toivonen tries to tie him up.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
In his post fight interview, Chris Steve started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMP Openweight Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wangler takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Wangler is predictable there
and Toivonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Toivonen checks it
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Wangler avoids it.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Wangler's belly button to the back.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wangler looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wangler.#T1#
Wangler throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Wangler moves out of range of the body kick.
Wangler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wangler misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler lands a head shot.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Wangler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wangler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wangler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toivonen - the referee stops the clock and Wangler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toivonen. Wangler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Toivonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Wangler misses with a body shot
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice body shot.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Wangler misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Wangler looks winded!
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wangler throws a leg kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Wangler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Wangler.#T4#
Toivonen lands the left hand.#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangler misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wangler has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pekka Toivonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TGC 77
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Steve has been cut.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Nice shot by Steve.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Steve. #T1#
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve wants to clinch.
Steve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Toivonen slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Steve manages to step out the way in time.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Steve cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steve tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Toivonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steve will feel that in the morning.
Steve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Toivonen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen misses with the body kick
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Toivonen throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toivonen defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Toivonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.#KD2#
Toivonen cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Toivonen finish him?
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 Mark Steve will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steve looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.#KD2#
Toivonen drops Steve with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steve looks back up at him and smiles so Toivonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Steve is rocked!
OH! Steve has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Toivonen smells blood and charges in for the finish! Toivonen unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Steve sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mark Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.

Event: TGC 74
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Steve wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Steve misses with a hook.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Toivonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve, as that shot connected.
Steve throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Toivonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen slips a jab from Steve.
Steve misses with an uppercut
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL2#
Toivonen closes the distance and clinches.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farley Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toivonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toivonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Toivonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steve misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
That has opened up Pekka Toivonen's cut even more.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toivonen at a distance. #T3#
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Toivonen pushes him off.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen tries a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a good low kick that Steve was not able to check.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toivonen misses with a two punch combination.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.#T4#
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Steve has knocked Toivonen down with a huge combo! Steve steps away and waves a wobbly Toivonen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen throws a front kick that sends Steve stumbling back into the cage.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Steve feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Toivonen sprawling to the canvas! Toivonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steve finish him?!
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Pekka Toivonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Steve's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farley Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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#
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Toivonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with some punches.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen misses with an elbow over the top.
Toivonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen lands with a light punch inside.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toivonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Toivonen. #T1#
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a shot to the body.
Toivonen just leaning against Steve, taking a breather.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with some punches.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Toivonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action. #T2#
Toivonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Toivonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Steve's front leg.
Farley Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toivonen needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Toivonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Toivonen.
A combination from Toivonen does no damage.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen tries to counter with a clinch but Steve shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Toivonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen scores with a push kick.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Steve misses.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Steve misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
As Steve backs off Toivonen throws a huge counter combo but Steve manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen scores with a body shot.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toivonen ducks right into an uppercut from Steve.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen cracks Steve with an open hand slap.#T1#
Toivonen defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Steve is rocked!
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Toivonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it. #BC2#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Toivonen lands a left and a right that send Steve crashing to the mat, dazed. Toivonen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Farley Steve has been cut.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#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!
Toivonen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Steve flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Steve is out cold! Toivonen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Our winner, Pekka Toivonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Farley Steve had this to say: 'Did u fart? or is that ur BREATH?'.

Event: TGC 73: Yoshida vs Boaz 3
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Wangler saw it coming and moves away.
Wangler misses the shot to the body.
Wangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wangler wants to slow Toivonen down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wangler.#CL2#
Toivonen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wangler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Wangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toivonen walks away with a smile on his face. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Wangler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB#
Wangler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wangler working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Wangler tries for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wangler connects with a decent elbow.
Wangler 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.#SUB#
Wangler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toivonen tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position. #T2#
Wangler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wangler is working Toivonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Toivonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Toivonen is thwarting Wangler's attempts to control the position.
Toivonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Toivonen won't allow Wangler to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Wangler has his foot on Toivonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toivonen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toivonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wangler pulls Toivonen in close to prevent any damage.
Wangler working a defensive guard but Toivonen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wangler manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangler is defended easily by Toivonen.
Toivonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Wangler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wangler tries for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wangler swings around for an armbar but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wangler's guard.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Toivonen postures up.
Toivonen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Wangler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wangler is looking to sweep but instead, Toivonen has passed into half guard.
Toivonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler wants to get back to his feet.
Wangler wants to improve his position but Toivonen is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wangler is staying active underneath Toivonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toivonen as he jumps to the side.
Toivonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wangler.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Wangler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toivonen momentarily.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Wangler blocks a leg kick.
Wangler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Wangler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wangler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.#T4#
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Wangler's leg. Wangler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Wangler loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wangler.
Wangler throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Wangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wangler takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Wangler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wangler throws a wild body kick that Toivonen sees coming a mile off.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wangler throws out a powerful jab.
Wangler scores with a shot to the body.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Wangler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wangler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wangler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
Wangler scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Toivonen cracks the inside of Wangler's front leg.
A cross from Toivonen lands.
Toivonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Wangler checks it.
Wangler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wangler misses with a looping left.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangler can pounce on him.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toivonen as he avoids it easily.
Wangler misses with a takedown
and Toivonen counters with a body kick that stops Wangler in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wangler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Wangler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toivonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wangler tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Wangler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Wangler's side.
Wangler takes one to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Toivonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wangler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen wants to clinch.#T3#
Wangler wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Wangler scores with a shot to the body.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wangler walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangler ducks into an uppercut from Toivonen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 7
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Toivonen swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zambrana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zambrana fails to land with a series of punches.
Zambrana looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.
Zambrana 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.
Zambrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Zambrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
As Zambrana backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zambrana throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Zambrana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zambrana throws out the jab.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zambrana.#T1#
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen wants to slow Zambrana down by chopping away at his legs.
Zambrana misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Toivonen moves into the clinch.
Zambrana pushes off an throws an elbow but Toivonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Zambrana gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Zambrana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Toivonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zambrana takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana with a nice cross.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zambrana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrana is trying to break the clinch but Toivonen has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zambrana.
Toivonen moves forwards but Zambrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Zambrana rushes Toivonen and presses him up against the ropes.
Zambrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Zambrana there.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zambrana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana unleashes a big counter combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
A shot to the body from Zambrana misses
and Toivonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
A punch combination from Zambrana misses.
Toivonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zambrana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Zambrana.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Zambrana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen jabs at Zambrana's body.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Zambrana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Zambrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen jabs Zambrana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zambrana scores with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Zambrana's front leg but catches the back leg as Zambrana tries to avoid it.
Zambrana scores with a decent looking hook.
Zambrana punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Zambrana moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zambrana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Zambrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Zambrana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen is looking to wear down Zambrana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zambrana throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zambrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrana moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Zambrana saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
As Zambrana backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zambrana cracks Toivonen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Zambrana's head.
Toivonen throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
Zambrana tries to counter with a clinch but Toivonen shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zambrana throws a low kick but Toivonen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Zambrana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen is looking to counter the offense by Zambrana and move into the clinch.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zambrana counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Zambrana counters by moving into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zambrana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrana pushes off an throws an elbow but Toivonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toivonen as Zambrana tries to tie him up.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL#
Toivonen instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zambrana clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrana lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick from Toivonen.
Zambrana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zambrana throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Zambrana's ribs.
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zambrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
Toivonen is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Zambrana tries a quick counter leg kick but Toivonen is wise to it.#T2#
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Mario Zambrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Zambrana saw it coming and moves away.
Zambrana lands with an uppercut that bounces Toivonen off the ropes and back into range.
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!
Zambrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana scores with a jab.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Zambrana swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Zambrana's knee but Zambrana avoids it well.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Toivonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zambrana to score with a decent uppercut.
Zambrana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zambrana checks it well.
Zambrana throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toivonen looks to clinch
letting Zambrana counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Zambrana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toivonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Zambrana misses with a two punch combination.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Zambrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Zambrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.#T2#
Zambrana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Toivonen.
Zambrana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zambrana tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Zambrana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana blocks a head kick by Toivonen.
A slow jab from Zambrana misses its intended target.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.

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 Pekka Toivonen.
Well Zambrana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Mario Zambrana!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mario Zambrana!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mario Zambrana!

Mario Zambrana wins by unanimous decision!
Mario Zambrana made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Marinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toivonen punishes Marinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marinov.
A good leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov feints and then cracks Toivonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toivonen down.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Toivonen has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Toivonen pushes Marinov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Toivonen.
Marinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Marinov lands a left hand.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marinov misses with a few strikes there.
Marinov 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.
Toivonen misses with a double jab.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Marinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marinov momentarily.
Marinov misses with a combination #CL#
and Toivonen counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Marinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Marinov cracks Toivonen with a nice body shot.
Toivonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marinov up against the ropes.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Toivonen slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Marinov checks it.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Marinov throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen is looking to wear down Marinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Marinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Toivonen connects with a jab.#CL#
Toivonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Toivonen - that landed with a thud.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Toivonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emil Marinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov presses Toivonen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toivonen effectively controlling the action here.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the ropes.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Toivonen forces Marinov back against the ropes and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Toivonen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen. #T1#
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov works on Toivonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Marinov on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marinov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toivonen blocking some punches. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Marinov throws a right hand that Toivonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Toivonen also avoids with ease.
Marinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range and Marinov settles back down.
Marinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Marinov throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toivonen sets himself, and Marinov steps forward looking for the clinch! Toivonen avoids it this time.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Marinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marinov blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Marinov.
Toivonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov slips a jab from Toivonen.
Marinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.

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 Pekka Toivonen.
I think Toivonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Pekka Toivonen!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Pekka Toivonen!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Emil Marinov!

Pekka Toivonen wins by split decision!
Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Emil Marinov was interviewed post fight and said 'strong'.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Tagwerker slips under a jab.
Tagwerker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tagwerker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Tagwerker blocks the body kick.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Tagwerker checks it.
Toivonen misses the body punch
and Tagwerker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Tagwerker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Tagwerker moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Tagwerker misses the jab.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tagwerker misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagwerker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Tagwerker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen tries to work over Tagwerker's front leg with a kick but Tagwerker checks it.
Tagwerker throws a head kick that misses
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Tagwerker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen throws a series of punches but Tagwerker avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Tagwerker misses the target.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tagwerker.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Tagwerker avoids it.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Tagwerker avoids it.
Tagwerker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tagwerker throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tagwerker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tagwerker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tagwerker checks a low kick from Toivonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tagwerker throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Tagwerker throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Tagwerker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tagwerker scrambles back to his feet.
Tagwerker connects with a jab.
Tagwerker moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen lands a jab to Tagwerker's midsection.
Tagwerker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tagwerker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tagwerker is just out of range.
Tagwerker misses with a right hand
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toivonen is looking to slow Tagwerker down with leg kicks.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tagwerker throws out the jab.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tagwerker. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tagwerker misses with a straight right.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tagwerker.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Tagwerker's front leg.
Tagwerker throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Tagwerker 's knee.
Toivonen thows a body kick. Tagwerker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tagwerker misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagwerker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tagwerker.
Tagwerker throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tagwerker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen. #T1#
Tagwerker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
You can see that Tagwerker has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tagwerker throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Tagwerker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tagwerker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Tagwerker's front leg but catches the back leg as Tagwerker tries to avoid it.
Tagwerker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tagwerker misses with an uppercut.
Tagwerker misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Tagwerker misses.
Toivonen punishes Tagwerker's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Toivonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Toivonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toivonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tagwerker can do to turn this around?
Tagwerker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tagwerker is trying to break the clinch but Toivonen is controlling him.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tagwerker has had enough of the clinch but Toivonen keeps him there for the moment.
Toivonen digs a right hand underneath Tagwerker's ribcage. Tagwerker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tagwerker is breathing heavily.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Tagwerker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen takes a swing at Tagwerker's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Toivonen!
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Tagwerker walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Toivonen rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Tagwerker has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Helmut Tagwerker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Tagwerker off balance momentarily.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen throws a front kick that sends Tagwerker stumbling back into the ropes.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen is looking to slow Tagwerker down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Toivonen slams his shin into Tagwerker's torso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen digs a good hook to Tagwerker's body. #KD#
Toivonen cracks Tagwerker with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Tagwerker get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Tagwerker looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#
Tagwerker is rocked!
Toivonen misses with a two punch combination.
Tagwerker is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Toivonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tagwerker seems to have recovered his senses.
Tagwerker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Tagwerker's body.
Tagwerker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a shot to the body. #T1##KD#
Toivonen cracks Tagwerker with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tagwerker is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tagwerker is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Toivonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen lands a front kick.
Tagwerker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tagwerker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tagwerker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Tagwerker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tagwerker down.
Toivonen lands with a nice body kick.
Toivonen scores with a leg kick. #KD#
Toivonen catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Tagwerker stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Tagwerker walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Tagwerker's body. Tagwerker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Tagwerker's body.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen. #T2#
Toivonen weaves into range and cracks Tagwerker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Tagwerker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Toivonen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE ABSOLUTE
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alkaev.
A telegraphed right hand from Alkaev misses the target.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alkaev lands an overhand right.
Alkaev throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alkaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alkaev throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Alkaev moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alkaev misses.
A jab from Toivonen finds it's way through Alkaev's defenses.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Alkaev.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Alkaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alkaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Alkaev with a hook.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Alkaev.
Alkaev misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Alkaev throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Nice uppercut there from Alkaev.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alkaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Toivonen cracks Alkaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Alkaev's leg. Alkaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Alkaev off balance momentarily.
Alkaev throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Alkaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Alkaev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkaev misses with an uppercut.
Alkaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Alkaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Alkaev looks winded!
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Igor Alkaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkaev ducks into an uppercut from Toivonen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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.

Event: KFC 36: Potter vs Cobb
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Lesnar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnar. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
It seemed like Lesnar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lesnar avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands with a nice body kick.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar is looking to clinch. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Toivonen. Lesnar shrugs it off though.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lesnar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toivonen eats them both and turns towards Lesnar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Toivonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Lesnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toivonen lands a body shot. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toivonen stalling.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Lesnar is trying to break free.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen trying to land knees to the body.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Toivonen gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toivonen pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toivonen digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toivonen lands with a right to the head.
Lesnar looks winded!
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
A short body shot lands from Toivonen as the two fighters clinch.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen lands with a right to the head.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen is working Lesnar over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Toivonen.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Toivonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar misses with some punches. #KD#
Toivonen drops Lesnar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lesnar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Lesnar is rocked!
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen throws a big uppercut that drops Lesnar! More strikes from Toivonen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lesnar lies dazed against the cage as Toivonen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Toivonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chuck Lesnar spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck'.

Event: Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Toivonen keeps Dixon at a distance using the push kick.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
As Dixon backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Dixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dixon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Toivonen lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.#CL#
Toivonen rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dixon.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dixon's calf.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
Toivonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toivonen thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Buddy Dixon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Toivonen avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Dixon throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Dixon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen sizes up Dixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dixon misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Toivonen is looking to wear down Dixon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dixon looks winded!
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Dixon's body.
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
Dixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Dixon's front leg.
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen jabs at Dixon's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
A punch lands to the side of Dixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
That has opened up Buddy Dixon's cut even more.
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
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!
Dixon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen sizes up Dixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
A cross from Toivonen lands.
It looks like Toivonen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Dixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toivonen thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Dixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toivonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Dixon scores with a four punch combination!
Dixon avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down.
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dixon throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Dixon 's knee.
Dixon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Toivonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Dixon in the body.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Toivonen!
Dixon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Toivonen rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank. #T1#
Toivonen slowing the pace effectively.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toivonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dixon's brow.
Toivonen pushes Dixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body.
Toivonen works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Toivonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?#CL#
Toivonen moves into the clinch.
Toivonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toivonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dixon or not.
Dixon wants to get back to striking at distance but Toivonen won't allow it.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen is working Dixon over against the cage.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.#CUT#
The cut above Buddy Dixon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen. #T3#
Toivonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekka Toivonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toivonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Toivonen has double underhooks.
Toivonen lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
Buddy Dixon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short body shot lands from Toivonen as the two fighters clinch.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head. #T4#
Toivonen gets through Dixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dixon tries to break free but Toivonen pushes him back against the cage.
Toivonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dixons head.
Toivonen lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buddy Dixon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
A very excited looking Pekka Toivonen 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.

Event: Gladiators KT Sudden Death
Date: May 25, 2017

#R1#
Trump cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Trump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Toivonen pushes Trump up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
A short body shot lands from Toivonen as the two fighters clinch.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Toivonen is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump. #T1#
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen throws a front kick that sends Trump stumbling back into the ropes.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
It looked like Toivonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trump.
Trump takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trump tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trump cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Trump misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Trump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Trump scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen thows a body kick. Trump tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toivonen jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.
Trump takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen digs a good hook to Trump's body.
Trump looks winded!
Toivonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Trump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trump down.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trump throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen. #CL#
Toivonen gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump misses with some punches.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to Toivonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toivonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards. #T4#
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen digs a right hand into Trump's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trump's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Toivonen lunges at Trump with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trump's hand.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Trump off the ropes and back into range.
Toivonen throws a front kick that sends Trump stumbling back into the ropes.
Trump misses with a body shot
and Toivonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Trump shrugs it off.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
You can see that Trump has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Toivonen throws a jab when Trump was well out of range.#T1#
Trump throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Toivonen clinches with his opponent.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Toivonen is leaning against Trump and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trump or not.
Trump letting Toivonen take a breather here.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Trump blocks it. #T2#
Toivonen lands with a light punch inside.
Pekka Toivonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toivonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Trump wants to stall.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Trump is rocked!
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump seems to have recovered his senses.
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen pushes Trump back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Toivonen tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body.
Toivonen creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Trump crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Trump face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Toivonen takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Donald Trump had this to say: 'I'll Grab em by the pussy next time so hard he'll sqeek.'.

Event: Gladiators KT Semi Finals
Date: Apr 27, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Powers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Powers looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.
Powers swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Powers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toivonen keeps Powers at a distance using the push kick.
Toivonen connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Powers misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Powers checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Powers.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powers counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Powers counters with a thumping low kick.
Powers connects with an inside leg kick.
Powers is looking to chop away at Toivonen's legs.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Powers.
Powers throws the kick towards the body but Toivonen avoids it.#T2#
Powers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Toivonen takes a step back to recover.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers wants to slow Toivonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Powers throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powers.
Powers throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Powers misses
and Toivonen counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Toivonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Toivonen connects with a body shot.
Toivonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powers misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Powers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick from Powers.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Powers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Powers misses with a hook.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick from Powers misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Powers is looking to score with low kicks.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Powers avoids nicely.
As Toivonen backs away, Powers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toivonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Toivonen scores with a shot to the body.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Powers swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Powers connects with a body shot.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powers slips under a jab from Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Powers
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Powers is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Powers misses with a low kick.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Powers walks into a stiff left hand from Toivonen.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers is looking to counter punch.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Powers misses with a body kick.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Powers with a body shot.
Toivonen takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Powers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Powers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Powers takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toivonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powers doesn't seem bothered though.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
And Powers counters with a quick kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen. #T3#
Powers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range and Powers settles back down.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen tries to work over Powers's front leg with a kick but Powers checks it.
Toivonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Toivonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Powers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Powers checks it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Powers counters with a good low kick that Toivonen was not able to check.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Powers.#T4#
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powers is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Powers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Powers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Powers throws a wild body kick that Toivonen sees coming a mile off.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Powers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers drops his guard momentarily, allowing Toivonen to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Powers! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Toivonen takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
A very excited looking Pekka Toivonen 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.

Event: Gladiators KT Tournament RD 2
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Brickowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brickowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Brickowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brickowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brickowski throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Brickowski slips a jab from Toivonen.
Nice uppercut there from Toivonen.
Brickowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brickowski digs a good hook to Toivonen's body.
Toivonen throws a hook but Brickowski avoids it easily.
Brickowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Brickowski.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brickowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Brickowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brickowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brickowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brickowski in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brickowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1##CL2#
Toivonen forces Brickowski back against the ropes and clinches.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Brickowski.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Brickowski.
Brickowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Brickowski blocks it.
Brickowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toivonen lands with a right to the head.
Brickowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen digs a right hand underneath Brickowski's ribcage. Brickowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Brickowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Brickowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brickowski tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Brickowski.
Nice body punch from Toivonen - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Brickowski prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Good body shot from Brickowski.
Toivonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brickowski blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Brickowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Brickowski lands a body shot.
Toivonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Brickowski backwards.
Brickowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Brickowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Brickowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brickowski fails to land.
Brickowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brickowski misses with a punch to the body.
Brickowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Brickowski tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brickowski backwards. #T3#
Brickowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen taking a breather.
Brickowski lands an uppercut.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Brickowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brickowski tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Brickowski back against the ropes.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brickowski misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Brickowski.
Brickowski tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen digs a right hand underneath Brickowski's ribcage. Brickowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Brickowski avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Brickowski.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brickowski prevents a body shot from Toivonen. #T4#
Brickowski misses with a body punch.
Brickowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
Brickowski tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brickowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brickowski blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Brickowski controls the action.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Brickowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brickowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brickowski misses with some punches.
Brickowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Brickowski.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Brickowski controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Brickowski as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brickowski misses with a shot to the body
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Brickowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toivonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brickowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toivonen stuns Brickowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Emmet Brickowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brickowski tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brickowski is just out of range.
Brickowski is looking to clinch.
Brickowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brickowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Brickowski throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range. #CL2#
Toivonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Brickowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Brickowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
Brickowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Brickowski avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the ropes.
Brickowski misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Brickowski.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brickowski tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Brickowski back against the ropes. #BC2#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brickowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Brickowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brickowski slips a jab from Toivonen.
Brickowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Brickowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.#T2#
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Brickowski checks it
and Brickowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brickowski.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brickowski misses with a double jab.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brickowski.
Brickowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Brickowski.
Brickowski lands a right hook to the body.
Brickowski avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the body.
Brickowski connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Brickowski blocks a jab.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Brickowski moves out of range. #T3#
Brickowski misses with a body shot.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen connects with a body shot.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brickowski works over Toivonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Brickowski tries to clinch up.
Brickowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Brickowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Brickowski takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Brickowski digs a good hook to Toivonen's body.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brickowski looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Brickowski is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brickowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Brickowski's head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brickowski misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Brickowski avoids it with no problem.
Brickowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brickowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen. #CL2#
Toivonen has closed the distance and engaged Brickowski in a clinch.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Brickowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Brickowski.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
Brickowski working aggressively here.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Brickowski.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body.
Brickowski tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Brickowski tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Brickowski back against the ropes.
Brickowski misses with a body punch.
Brickowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns Brickowski into the ropes.
Brickowski tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brickowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Brickowski's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brickowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Toivonen closes the distance and clinches.
Toivonen tries to work over Brickowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brickowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Toivonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Brickowski tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Brickowski's head.
Brickowski tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toivonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brickowski backwards.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Brickowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brickowski's gas tank.
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Brickowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Brickowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brickowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toivonen lands with a right to the head.
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Brickowski's head.
Toivonen lands a right hand.
Toivonen tries to work over Brickowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brickowski misses with the head strike.
Brickowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen gets through Brickowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Brickowski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brickowski scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
Oh Brickowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brickowski misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brickowski tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Brickowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Brickowski managing to block the knees to the body from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brickowski backwards.
Brickowski misses with a punch to the body.
Brickowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen tries to stall but Brickowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brickowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Toivonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Toivonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Toivonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brickowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
A short left from Toivonen.
Emmet Brickowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Brickowski.
Brickowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Toivonen letting Brickowski take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Brickowski.
Toivonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brickowski.
Brickowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brickowski is keeping busy.#T4#
Brickowski tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Brickowski back against the ropes.
Brickowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brickowski lands with a light punch inside.
Brickowski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brickowski fails to land.
Brickowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Brickowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen lands a shot to the body.
Toivonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Brickowski can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Brickowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekka Toivonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brickowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Toivonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toivonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Toivonen!
Our winner, Pekka Toivonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Emmet Brickowski was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey, I can be dark and brooding too - Guys, look, a rainbow! '.

Event: Gladiators KT Tournament rd 1
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Van Zant tries to clinch up.
Van Zant moves in looking to clinch but Toivonen pushes him off.
Toivonen cracks Van Zant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Van Zant moves out of range.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen jabs Van Zant right on the nose. Van Zant blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Petr Van Zant has been cut.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Zant manages to avoid it.
Toivonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Zant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toivonen lands with a nice body punch.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen digs a good hook to Van Zant's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Zant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Toivonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Toivonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toivonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Zant rather than just go for the knockout.
Toivonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Zant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Zant connects with a right hand. Toivonen shakes it off.
Van Zant misses with a kick to the body.
Van Zant tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Toivonen misses with a left hand #KD#
and before Toivonen can reset, Van Zant rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Toivonen is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Van Zant's body. Van Zant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Zant tries to score with a low kick but Toivonen moves his leg out of the way.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Zant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Van Zant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toivonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Zant doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Van Zant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Toivonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Zant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Zant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Van Zant.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Zant is just out of range.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Zant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Zant misses with a looping left.
Van Zant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Van Zant's belly button to the back.
Van Zant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Zant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Van Zant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toivonen's head backwards.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Van Zant was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Toivonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen lands with a right to the head.
Van Zant is trying to break the clinch but Toivonen has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Zant struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands. #T4#
Van Zant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Zant prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Van Zant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Petr Van Zant's cut is getting worse.
Van Zant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Toivonen.
Van Zant tries to circle away but Toivonen has him pinned against the ropes.
Van Zant has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen stalling.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Van Zant controls the action.
Van Zant can't break the clinch.
Van Zant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Zant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toivonen.
Van Zant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Van Zant should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Zant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
Van Zant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Van Zant.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Zant was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Van Zant gets tackled into the ropes by Toivonen. Toivonen maintains the clinch.
Toivonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Van Zant tries to stall but Toivonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Zant backwards.
Toivonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Zants head.
Toivonen effectively controlling the action here.
Van Zant managing to block the knees to the body from Toivonen.
Van Zant has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Zant stalling in the clinch but Toivonen improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toivonen.
Van Zant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Zant backwards.
Van Zant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Toivonen. #BC2#
Toivonen manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Toivonen 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.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Van Zant misses.
Toivonen lands a really nice looking cross but Van Zant seems unphased. #CUT2#
Petr Van Zant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Toivonen throws a series of punches but Van Zant moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Zant staying out of range there.
Van Zant misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen stuns Van Zant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Zant tries to clinch up.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Nice shot lands for Van Zant.#T3#
Van Zant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Zant throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Zant walks into a stiff left hand from Toivonen.
Van Zant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Jeez, Petr Van Zant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Petr Van Zant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
A very excited looking Pekka Toivonen 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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