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Event:
Syfi 135
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Durant misses.
Durant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toa wants to clinch.
Durant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toa finds it's way round the side to connect with Durant's head.
Toa slips a jab from Durant.
Durant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Toa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Toa closes the distance and clinches.
Toa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Durant to keep the fight standing.
Durant presses Toa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toa wants to clinch up but Durant keeps it at a distance.
Durant throws a jab when Toa was well out of range.
Toa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durant but Durant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toa just misses with a punch to the body.
Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Durant does no damage.
Durant tests Toa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Toa forces Durant back against the cage and clinches.
Toa tries to pull guard but Durant won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Durant.
Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Durant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Durant is struggling to control the position.
Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimi Toa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Durant.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durant's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Durant manages to break the clinch.
Toa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Durant - just one landing.
Toa avoids the body shot from Durant.
Toa tries to clinch up.
Durant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Durant looks to land a right hand but Toa moved out of range.
Durant punishes Toa's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant scores with a decent looking hook.
Durant just misses with a punch to the body.
Toa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toa scrambles back to his feet.
Toa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durant.
Nice shot by Durant.
The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durant manages to circle out of the way.
Durant keeps the fight on the outside.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durant manages to circle out of the way.
Durant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durant swats away the attempt to clinch by Toa.
Durant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toa. #T4##TD#
Durant gets caught flat footed, as Toa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toa trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Toa stays in close to Durant's body and controls the position.
Toa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Durant wants to control the position but Toa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Toa is working for a kimura but Durant is defending it quite comfortably.
Durant is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Durant scores with a punch to the head.
Toa slips a jab from Durant.
Toa looks to land a left hand but Durant moved out of range nicely.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toa. Toa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Durant.
Durant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Durant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durant throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durant throws a jab when Toa was well out of range.
Toa is looking to clinch.
Durant unleashes a big counter combination but Toa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Toa ducks down to avoid it.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy.
As Durant tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Durant manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durant sprawls well. Durant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toa gets slowly back to his feet.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toa staying out of range there.
Durant missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Durant.
Toa closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa moves out of range as Durant strikes.
Durant punishes Toa's body with a nice straight punch.
Toa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
Toa looks to clinch
and Durant counters with a low kick, right behind Toa 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Durant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durant throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Durant lands a jab to the nose.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durant.
Durant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Toa does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Durant tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Durant manages to avoid the attempt.
Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa tests Durant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durant moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Durant misses.
Durant connects with a single shot there.
Toa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Toa darts in trying to clinch
and Durant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toa thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toa doesn't manage to clinch there - Durant circles away.
Toa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Toa.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant cracks Toa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Durant.
Durant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toa misses with a two punch combination.
Durant swats away the attempt to clinch by Toa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toa throws out the jab.
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durant's head.
Durant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toa tries to counter by clinching up but Durant breaks away and moves out of range.
Durant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toa lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durant throws a series of strikes that have Toa backpedaling.
Durant throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Toa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toa is looking to wear down Durant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toa's hands.
Durant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durant connects with a single shot there.
Durant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toa fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Toa with that takedown attempt.
Durant misses with a looping right.
Durant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
Jimi Toa's cut is getting worse.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy.
Toa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durant's head.
Durant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durant clobbers Toa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toa on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Toa is rocked!
Durant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice shot by Durant.
Oh Toa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Toa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, jab by Toa - just one landing. #KD2#
Durant lands a big right hand that sends Toa crashing to the mat! Durant stays standing though and waves Toa back to his feet!
Toa throws a sloppy body shot
and Durant counters with a huge left! Toa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Durant isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Toa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Durant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jimi Toa spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro! I'm going to go back to the drawing board and train harder than ever. I'll be back!'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 37
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa wants to clinch.
Nakamotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toa.
Toa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Nakamotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamotto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nakamotto missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamotto throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakamotto jabs Toa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toa fails with the takedown.
Nakamotto lands a nice looking body kick.#T1##CL#
Nakamotto takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamotto lands with a light punch inside.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamotto smiles and moves away.
Atreyu Nakamotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Toa.
Nakamotto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Nakamotto forces Toa back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Toa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamotto just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Toa controls his hands.
The referee calls for Nakamotto to work.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamotto smiles and moves away.
Toa wants to clinch up but Nakamotto keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamotto. Toa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamotto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamotto misses with a straight right.
Toa wants to counter with a clinch but Nakamotto pushes him away.
Nakamotto scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toa swings for the body but Nakamotto moves out of range.
Nakamotto is looking to counter punch.
Toa moves out of range as Nakamotto strikes.
Toa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamotto throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
A big left from Nakamotto misses.
Nakamotto misses with a straight left.
Nakamotto misses with a straight left.
Nakamotto throws a jab when Toa was well out of range.
Toa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nakamotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toa scrambles back to his feet.
Nakamotto scores with a head kick.
Toa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Toa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamotto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Toa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Toa.
Toa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakamotto to keep the fight standing.
Nakamotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toa jumps guard but Nakamotto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toa jumps guard but Nakamotto stands there with Toa around his waist. Toa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamotto lands a right hand.
Toa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toa tries to pull guard but Nakamotto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamotto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Nakamotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toas head. #T4#
Toa tries to pull guard but Nakamotto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Nakamotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nakamotto clinches up with Toa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamotto lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Toa jumps into guard, dragging Nakamotto to the mat.
Toa looking to control.
#SUB2#
Toa is looking for a triangle but Nakamotto pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamotto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakamotto wants to stand but Toa is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Nakamotto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Toa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamotto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nakamotto lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamotto thuds a left hand into Toa's body.
Nakamotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toa.
It looked like Nakamotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atreyu Nakamotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamotto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toa. Toa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakamotto throws a sloppy head kick and Toa moves out of range easily.
Nakamotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Toa's head.
Nakamotto lands with a good body shot.
Nakamotto throws a body shot but no joy.
Toa tries to counter with a clinch but Nakamotto shakes him off and moves away.
Nakamotto misses with a straight right.
Nakamotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toa moves out of range as Nakamotto strikes.#CL#
Toa tries to keep at a distance but Nakamotto has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nakamotto on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Toa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nakamotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toa can do to turn this around?
Nakamotto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
Toa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nakamotto rolls with it to try and escape but Toa cranks on the arm and Nakamotto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimi Toa!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimi Toa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 110
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa avoids the body shot from Majere.
It looked like Toa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toa slips a straight right by Majere.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Majere throws a sloppy head kick and Toa moves out of range easily.
Toa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toa throwing a counter right hand but Majere manages to avoid it.
Toa lands with a right hand.
A jab from Majere misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Toa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere throws a jab but it's blocked by Toa.
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
Toa throws a shot from downtown. Majere moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Majere rushes Toa and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Toa prevents a body shot from Majere.
Majere lands a right hand.
Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toa's efforts to push away.
Majere misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Majere.
Majere can't find room to land a body shot as Toa controls the action.
Majere has Toa pressed against the cage, preventing Toa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toa blocks a body shot from Majere.
Majere throws a punch but it's blocked by Toa.
Toa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toa's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Majere.
Majere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Toa breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Majere.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Toa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimi Toa has been cut.#KD2#
Majere cracks Toa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Toa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Majere finish him?
Majere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Majere misses with a wild combination.
Majere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Majere.#T3#
Toa avoids the body shot from Majere.
Majere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toa under the eye.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere connects with a body shot.
Majere moves to clinch but Toa breaks away
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denubis Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Toa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Majere misses with a hook. Toa ducked under it nicely.
Majere looks to land a right hand but Toa moved out of range.
Majere throws a jab but it's blocked by Toa.
Majere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Majere scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
Jimi Toa's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Majere misses with a body shot.
Toa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Majere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denubis Majere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Majere works Toa's body with a nice hook.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
Denubis Majere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimi Toa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toa feints a jab promting Majere to slip. Toa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Majere slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majere was well out of range. Poor timing from Toa.
Majere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Majere looks to throw the jab but Toa is out of range.
Toa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Majere misses with a right hand
and Majere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Majere misses with an uppercut
and Toa counters with a left and a right that stings Majere.
Majere thows a leg kick but Toa checks it
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Majere misses. #KD2#
Majere cracks Toa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Majere has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Toa to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majere misses with a hook
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Toa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majere.
Toa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toa misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Majere counters with a nice right hand that sends Toa toppling to the canvas! Toa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Majere finish him?!#ROC2#
Toa is rocked!#CUT2#
Jimi Toa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Majere throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Toa works Majere's body with a nice hook.
Majere 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.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Majere drops Toa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Toa looks back up at him and smiles so Majere waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Toa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majere slips a jab and a cross from Toa.
Toa tries to get into range but Majere steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Toa! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Majere scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denubis Majere!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jimi Toa had this to say: 'Good fight bro! I'm going to go back to the drawing board and train harder than ever. I'll be back!'.
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Event:
Royal Fighting Championship 2
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Augusto pushes Toa up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Augusto is trying to maintain a safe position but Toa gets an underhook and turns Augusto into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Augusto stalling in the clinch but Toa improves position.
Augusto trying to stall but Toa improves his position.
Augusto seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Augusto.#CL#
Toa has closed the distance and engaged Augusto in a clinch.
Toa avoiding damage as Augusto throws knees to the body.
Augusto trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Toa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Toa gets control of Augusto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Toa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Augusto tries to stand but Toa is controlling from the bottom.
Augusto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Toa has his foot on Augusto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusto works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Toa is looking for a triangle but Augusto pushes his legs off easily.
Augusto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Augusto won't allow Toa to sweep him here. #SUB#
Toa has an active guard here but Augusto has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Toa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Toa looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SU2#
Augusto stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Augusto takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Toa has clasped his hands together around Augusto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Toa looks up at the clock and then as Augusto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Toa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Augusto pushes Toa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB#
Toa is trying to get an arm triangle but Augusto is defending well.
Augusto being controlled for a moment.
Augusto tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Toa working Augusto over with strikes here.
Augusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Toa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Toa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Augusto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Toa.
#SUB#
Toa has hold of Augusto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Augusto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Toa is landing with some decent strikes but Augusto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toa throwing strikes here but Augusto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
BOOM! Toa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toa lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Augusto has Toa up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Toa successfully pulls guard.
Augusto wants to stand but Toa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toa working a defensive guard here.
Toa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Toa wants to sweep here but Augusto controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Augusto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Augusto has managed to get both his arms back between Toa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Toa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Toa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Toa is tightening it up a little... Augusto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Augusto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Augusto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Toa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jimi Toa!
After winning the bout, Jimi Toa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Torcida 44 - Mfer Vs Snowdon
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa lands with a good body shot.
Shadow misses with a takedown
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Shadow tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa lands a glancing blow to the side of Shadow's head.
Nice straight punches there by Toa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toa.
Shadow misses with a right hand
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Shadow tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Toa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Toa scores with a jab to the body.
Chief Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toa connects with a single shot there.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Toa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shadow doesn't seem phased though.
Shadow misses with a takedown attempt
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Shadow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shadow tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Toa clobbers Shadow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Shadow misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toa lands the left hand.
Toa scores with a nice right hand.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a two punch combo.
Toa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Toa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shadow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shadow tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shadow fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shadow misses with a hook
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Shadow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa 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.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy left from Toa finds it's target.
Shadow has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toa punishes Shadow's body with a nice straight punch.
Shadow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shadow tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa cracks a nice hook into Shadow's ribs.
Shadow with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Toa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shadow.
Shadow fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut.
Toa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toa duly obliges.
Shadow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shadow shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Toa.
Shadow misses with a lunging right hand
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa throws a one two combo.
Chief Shadow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toa scores with a hook to the body. Shadow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2##CL2#
Toa pushes Shadow up against the cage in a clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shadow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#BC2#
Toa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Toa there.
Toa scores with a one two! Shadow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toa lands an overhand right.
Shadow takes one to the side of the head.
Toa lands a nice shot to the body.
Toa lands a jab to Shadow's midsection.#T3#
Shadow has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow misses with a leg kick
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shadow shoots and misses
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow throws a combination that misses
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toa lands a nice shot to the body.
Shadow with a poor takedown
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toa cracks a nice hook into Shadow's ribs.#T4#
Toa with a hook.#CL2#
Toa clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Toa breaks the clinch.
Toa jabs Shadow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
Toa digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
Shadow misses with a left hand
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shadow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shadow shoots and misses
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa with a hook.
Shadow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow fails with the takedown
and Toa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A left lands for Toa.
Toa sizes up Shadow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toa connects with the punch.
Toa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Toa pushes Shadow up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toa pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shadow shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Shadow with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toa digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
Toa connects with a single shot there.
Toa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toa stalks Shadow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shadow's face. Shadow staggers backwards, shaken.
Shadow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Toa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toa.#T3#
Shadow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toa counters with a three punch combo that has Shadow backing up. Shadow nods at Toa to acknowledge the strikes.
Shadow with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Toa. That snapped Shadow's head back.
Toa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jimi Toa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toa wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Toa takes the fight into the clinch.
Chief Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC2#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shadow. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Toa throws a series of strikes that have Shadow backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow shoots and misses
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Toa has Shadow up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Toa breaks from the clinch.
Toa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jimi Toa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shadow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Toa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Toa!
Post fight, Jimi Toa took to the microphone: 'Ain't a moment 'til I make it!'.
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Event:
Torcida 38 - Payne Vs Venom
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irago.
Irago throws a counter combo.
Toa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irago.
Irago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Toa 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.
Irago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toa slips a jab from Irago.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago swings for the body but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Toa ducks down to avoid it.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Toa throws a jab but it's blocked by Irago.
Irago misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toa connects with a body shot.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Irago slips under a jab from Toa.
Toa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irago throws out the jab.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irago.
Toa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Toa with that takedown attempt.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Toa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Toa.
Irago misses with a combination
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2##BC#
Toa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irago throws the left hand but Toa avoids the punch easily.
Toa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.
Irago lands a nice hook to Toa's body. Toa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irago misses with a hook.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Toa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Irago and move into the clinch.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Toa moved out of range nicely.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Toa misses with a looping right.
Irago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irago misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Toa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irago's corner calls for a 1-2. Irago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Irago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irago swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
We've been informed that Irago has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago connects with a body shot.
Irago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toa.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toa.
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toa.
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Toa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irago swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Toa is just out of range.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Toa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Irago misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Irago misses.
Dvan Irago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irago throws a jab when Toa was well out of range.
Irago fails to land with a series of punches.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago misses with a double jab.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irago is breathing heavily.
Toa misses with a two punch combination.
Toa works Irago's body with a nice hook.
Jimi Toa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Toa's shoulder, as Toa tries to avoid the shot.
Irago swings for the body but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a body punch but Toa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws out a loose jab but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.#T2#
Irago throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Irago scores with a one two! Toa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Irago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irago misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toa. #BC#
Toa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago looks to land a combination but Toa avoids it well.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Irago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toa lands a jab to Irago's midsection.
Irago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Toa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irago swinging wildly here.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago misses with a combination
#CL#
and Toa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Toa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toa looks to land a combination. Irago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Irago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irago misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dvan Irago 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#
Irago looks to land a right hand but Toa moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Toa dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Irago and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa throws a right hand that Irago ducks under and follows up with a left that Irago also avoids with ease.
Irago scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Irago finds it's way through Toa's defenses.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.#T1#
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Irago throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toa lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Toa dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Toa tries to counter by clinching up but Irago breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Irago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irago loads up on a big right hand but Toa slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Toa misses with an uppercut. Irago saw that one coming.
Irago walks into a jab.
Irago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
#T3#
Toa misses with a wild combination.
Irago throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toa lands with a right hand.
Irago swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Irago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irago dodges the punch combination from Toa.
Toa drops his hands momentarily and Irago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Irago misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Toa counters by clinching up. #BC#
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irago. Irago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Toa is just out of range.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Irago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Jimi Toa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irago throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irago misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dvan Irago.
I've got Irago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
After winning the bout, Dvan Irago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jimi Toa spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro!'.
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Event:
Torcida 35-Payne Vs Akhmedov 2
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Bailey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toa to the ground. Bailey is now in Toa's guard.
Toa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bailey is looking to work some ground and pound but Toa has wrist control.
Toa wants to stand but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey postures up in Toa's guard and throws a big left but Toa blocks it.
Bailey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Toa is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bailey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Bailey prevents Toa from getting back to his feet.
Bailey working some strikes from top position.
Bailey stops Toa from standing up.
Bailey throws a big right hand that misses.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Toa is retaining full guard.
Bailey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bailey lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toa wants to stand up but Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey chips away with some ground and pound.
Toa wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bailey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toa! #REVB##T2##SU2#
Toa stands up.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Toa. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Toa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Toa punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Toa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bailey.
Toa connects with the punch.#T3#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailey fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a two punch combo.
Luke Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
Toa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toa but Toa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toa wants it to stay on the feet.
As Bailey backs off Toa throws a huge counter combo but Bailey manages to avoid it all.
Toa's corner calls for a 1-2. Toa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Bailey with that takedown attempt.
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Toa lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Toa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a three punch combo that has Bailey backing up. Bailey nods at Toa to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Toa lands with a cross.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toa defends it nicely.
Toa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Toa as Bailey shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey darts in looking for a takedown but Toa gets double underhooks and turns Bailey into the cage.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bailey with that takedown attempt.
Toa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bailey or perhaps it was just good defense by Toa, which made it look bad.
Toa throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt
letting Toa counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimi Toa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Toa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toa lands a really nice looking cross but Bailey seems unphased.
Toa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Toa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimi Toa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown but Toa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toa throws a series of punches but Bailey avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Toa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Toa.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toa throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Toa is trying to stand up here but Bailey is controlling him well.
Toa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey lands strikes from half guard.
Bailey lands strikes from half guard.
Toa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bailey.
Bailey prevents Toa from standing back up.
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bailey manages to move to mount!
Bailey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Toa hang on?#T4#
Bailey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Toa looks a forlorn figure.
Bailey scoring with strikes but Toa is staying in there.
Bailey lands a couple of good shots and Toa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Toa is trying to get back to his feet but Bailey has full control of the position and if anything, Toa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Bailey looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bailey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Luke Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bailey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Toa defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Toa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bailey's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bailey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toa quickly recovers to half guard.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bailey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Bailey connects with a nice short shot to Toa's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey thows a huge punch but Toa dodges it nicely.
Bailey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
Bailey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toa defends it well.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Toa makes his way to full guard, as Bailey worked for a kimura.
Toa wants to stand but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Toa is retaining full guard.
Bailey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bailey stops Toa from standing 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.
Bailey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bailey prevents Toa from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bailey.
Toa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toa is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Toa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa scores with a hook to the body. Bailey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toa sprawls well. Toa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Bailey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Luke Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Toa taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ES2#
Toa throws Bailey to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Toa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimi Toa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bailey goes for a double leg but Toa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toa continues to drive forward.
Toa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Toa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Toa!
An out of breath Jimi Toa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torcida 30 - Honda Vs Breed
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Sharma misses with a hook.
Toa slips under a jab.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toa 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.
Sharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toa.
Sharma lands with a hook. Toa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharma.
Sharma throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma lands a body shot.
#T1#
Sharma scores with the left hand. Toa knows he should have avoided that one.
Toa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma's coach down at Valhalla MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharma to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharma scores with a head kick. Toa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Sharma moves into range and clinches up with Toa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Toa's head.
Toa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharma to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Toa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Sharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Toa blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
Toa jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Toa around his waist. Toa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma. #TD#
Toa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sharma uses from the top position. #SUB#
Toa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Sharma stands up from Toa's guard - Sharma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Toa darts in trying to clinch
and Sharma counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimi Toa has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sharma.
Sharma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Toa's shoulder, as Toa tries to avoid the shot.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.
Sharma lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Sharma throws the left hand but Toa avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Sharma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toa doesn't seem phased though.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toa manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Toa in a clinch.
Sharma tries to work over Toa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Toa jumps into guard, dragging Sharma to the mat.
Toa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Toa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Toa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Sharma moves into range and clinches up with Toa.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Toa around his waist. Toa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Toa has managed to clinch.
Toa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toa blocks an uppercut.
Toa tries to pull guard but Sharma holds him up against the cage and eventually Toa drops back down to his feet.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toa backwards. #T1#
Toa is trying to pull guard but Sharma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharma is stalling here.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharma. That's going to slow Toa down.
Toa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sharma thuds a left hand into Toa's body.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toa.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses.
As Sharma tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharma manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Toa.#T2#
Toa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharma lands a nice shot that snaps Toa's head back.
#CL2#
Sharma rushes Toa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Toa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toa working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Sharma stands up from Toa's guard - Sharma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sharma dips to his left and cracks Toa with an uppercut!#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Toa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharma walks away with a smile on his face. Toa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Sharma catches Toa right on the button with a cross.
Toa moves out of range as Sharma throws a body kick.
Toa tries to counter by clinching up but Sharma breaks away and moves out of range.
Sharma throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
As Sharma tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharma manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Toa checks a leg kick.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sharma sizes up Toa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4##CL2#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Toa manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Toa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharma wants to stand but Toa is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohith Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Toa lands a jab to Sharma's midsection.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Toa back into the cage.
Toa tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Toa is trying to pull guard but Sharma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Toa blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa wants to clinch up but Sharma keeps it at a distance.
Toa takes one on the button.
Sharma lands a jab to the nose.
Toa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1##CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Toa pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Sharma gets to his feet - Toa follows without any prompting.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma cracks Toa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sharma takes a swing at Toa's ribcage but misses.
Sharma cracks Toa with a good jab.
Sharma looks to land a combination but Toa avoids it well.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharma.
Sharma cracks Toa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Toa needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toa eats them both and turns towards Sharma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
Sharma throws the left hand but Toa avoids the punch easily.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toa lands a really nice looking cross but Sharma seems unphased.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Toa moved out of range nicely.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.
Sharma digs a good hook to Toa's body.
#CL2#
Sharma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Toa avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage. #TD#
Toa pulls Sharma into guard.
Sharma wants to get up but he can't break Toa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Toa has his foot on Sharma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharma works his way back into a safe position though.
Toa has a closed guard, preventing Sharma from standing up. #T4##SU2#
Sharma gets to his feet - Toa follows without any prompting.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toa!
Toa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toa takes one to the side of the head.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimi Toa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toa slips under a jab.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sharma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
The defeated Jimi Toa had this to say: 'Good fight bro!'.
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Event:
Torcida 24 - Venom Vs Foot
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Breed misses its intended target.
Breed misses with a straight right.
Breed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Breed 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.
Toa staying out of range there.
Toa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Breed.
Toa slips a straight right by Breed.
Toa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Breed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Toa tries to keep at a distance but Breed has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Breed just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Toa successfully pulls guard.
Breed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Breed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breed throwing strikes but missing.
Breed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breed trying to control but Toa is working from the bottom.
Breed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breed throwing strikes but missing.
Breed wants to control from the top but Toa keeps moving. #SUB#
Toa looking for a guillotine here but Breed defends easily.
Breed trying to control but Toa is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breed's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Toa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breed is looking to work some ground and pound but Toa has wrist control.
Breed trying to control but Toa is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Toa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Breed controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
Breed throws out a loose jab but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Toa staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Breed misses the target.
Toa feinted with a counter takedown.
Breed 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Breed.
Breed has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Breed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Breed sprawls and moves away.
Breed lands with a straight right. Toa didn't see that one coming.
Rear Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Breed connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Breed drives through and clinches with Toa against the cage.
Breed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Breed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toas head.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breed smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toa moves out of range as Breed strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Breed closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Breed walks away with a smile on his face. Toa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Breed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toa has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Breed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A left lands for Breed.
Breed throws a hook but Toa blocks it.
No luck for Toa with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Breed closes the distance and pushes Toa back into the cage.
A short right from Breed on the inside.
Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Breed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breed is working Toa over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Breed.
Breed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Breed lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breed has a couple of punches blocked by Toa.
Breed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards. #T1#
Breed cracks Toa with a nice body shot.
Breed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toa tries to pull guard but Breed holds him up against the cage and eventually Toa drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Breed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Breed.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Breed.
Toa takes a shot to the head.
Breed lands an uppercut.
Breed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toa tries to pull guard but Breed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toa blocking some punches.
Breed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toa blocks an uppercut.
Toa jumps guard but Breed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Breed. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Breed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Breed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Rear Breed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Breed lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Breed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breed misses with a punch on the inside.
Breed digs a right hand into Toa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toa's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Breed.
Breed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Breed.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Breed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa takes a shot to the head.
Breed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Breed lands with a left to the head.
Breed lands a nice uppercut.
Breed scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Breed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Toa is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Breed.
Oh Toa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Breed.
A short uppercut from Breed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Breed.
Breed lands a big right hand that drops Toa! The killer instinct kicks in and Breed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Breed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rear Breed!
In defeat, Jimi Toa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight bro, but I'm coming back for that belt! '.
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Event:
Torcida 18-Woodsen Vs Deluccio
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa slips a straight right by Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Toa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irago defends it nicely.
Irago throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Irago misses with a looping left.
Toa's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Toa feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Toa feints the counter takedown.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Irago scores with a body shot.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Toa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
Toa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irago defends it well.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toa.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toa on the side of the head.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Irago just misses with a punch to the body.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago misses with a body shot.
A combination from Irago does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toa. #T2#
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irago.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
Irago throws a body punch but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Toa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago swinging wildly here.
Toa cracks Irago with a good jab.#T3#
Irago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toa defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Toa saw that one coming.
Irago throws a shot from downtown. Toa moves away and avoids it.
Toa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toa somewhat.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Toa.
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Toa saw that one coming.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
Toa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Irago throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Irago slaps away a takedown attempt from Toa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toa.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Toa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Irago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toa.
Toa with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
Irago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago misses the jab.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toa slips under a jab from Irago.
Toa with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
Irago takes a swing at Toa's ribcage but misses.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toa can do to turn this around?
Irago misses with the combination.
Toa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Toa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SUB2#
Toa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Toa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irago has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irago is being controlled here.
Toa 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.
#SUB2#
Toa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Irago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimi Toa!
Jimi Toa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dvan Irago stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Event:
Torcida 16 - Silva Vs Wolf
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
McLoughlin gets a double leg takedown into Toa's guard.
McLoughlin won't allow Toa to sweep him here. #SUB#
McLoughlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McLoughlin, into his guard. #REVB#
Toa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLoughlin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Toa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLoughlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McLoughlin lying in Toa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Toa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! McLoughlin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimi Toa!
Jimi Toa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Torcida 11 - Bailey Vs Toa
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Toa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toa as he avoids it easily.
Toa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Bailey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toa on his heels. He'll look to pass Toa's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Toa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bailey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##BC2#
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Bailey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Toa sprawls well initially but Bailey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Toa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Toa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Toa.
Toa's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Toa lands a jab.
Toa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Toa throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Bailey feinted with a counter takedown.
Toa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toa as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Toa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bailey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Toa scores with a nice strike.
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a nice body shot.
Toa lands with a right hand. #TD#
Bailey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bailey is in Toa's guard.#T4#
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey won't allow Toa to get back to his feet.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toa wants to stand and escape but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Toa kicks Bailey off and gets to his feet.
Bailey fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Toa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to 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!
Toa lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Toa.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Toa throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Toa tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toa defends it nicely.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toa lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Toa sprawls well.
Toa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Toa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toa, as that shot connected.
Bailey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toa checks it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Bailey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3##SUB#
Bailey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bailey but great work by Toa.#SU2#
Toa decides to stand back up.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
Toa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#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!
Toa's corner calls for a 1-2. Toa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Toa does no damage. #TD#
Bailey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bailey scoring with punches from side control. #ES2#
Toa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Toa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Bailey feints and as Toa raises his hands in defense, Bailey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Toa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toa lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Toa tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toa cracks Bailey with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Toa. Beautiful body shot.
Toa cracks Bailey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Toa.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Toa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Bailey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Toa taking some punishment here, with Bailey in his half guard.
Toa is trying to stand.
Bailey throwing shots but Toa is blocking nicely.
Toa is looking to escape.
Bailey misses with a head shot. Toa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Toa wants to stand and escape but Bailey is having none of it. #T3#
Bailey landing some decent shots from guard.
Toa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Toa pushes Bailey off and gets back to his feet.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Toa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Toa as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Bailey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toa on his heels. He'll look to pass Toa's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Bailey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toa is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toa has momentary wrist control but Bailey slips an elbow through the middle.
Bailey pushes down on Toa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Toa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Toa wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa 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#
Toa scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toa is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Toa circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Toa tries to sprawl but Bailey drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bailey is working for a submission of some sort.
Toa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.
Jimi Toa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bailey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Toa is trying to stand back up but Bailey is controlling him
Bailey lands strikes from half guard.
Toa is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bailey is working for a kimura but Toa is defending it quite comfortably.
Bailey with the ground and pound but Toa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Bailey has gone for a leg lock! Toa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bailey's guard.#REVB#
Toa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Bailey looking for a triangle here. Toa is fighting it but it looks tight! Bailey pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Toa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Bailey!
Luke Bailey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Luke Bailey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Annihilation Apparel, into his post fight interview.
Jimi Toa spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro, but I'm coming back for that belt! '.
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Event:
Torcida 4 - Rotten Vs Venom
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa defending well as Freud loads up on a big left hand.
Freud has his takedown stuffed
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freud.
An attempted straight right counter from Toa misses the target.
Freud darts in looking for a takedown but Toa gets double underhooks and turns Freud into the cage.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Freud.
Freud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Freud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freud just content to control the position.
Freud throws a strike aimed at the side of Toa's head but Toa avoids it well.
Freud lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Toa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Freud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Toa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Freud taking a break here but Toa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.
Freud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Freud seems to be looking for submissions.
Freud works his way into full mount!
Freud is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Toa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Toa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Freud raining down hammerfists from mount.
Freud scoring with strikes but Toa is staying in there.
We've been hearing good reports from Toa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Toa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Freud looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Toa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Freud working the ground and pound effectively.
Freud landing strikes, looking to finish!
Freud landing strikes from the mount and Toa is in trouble!
Toa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Freud working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Freud wants to control the pace but Toa is squirming around nicely. #ES#
Toa bucks up and throws Freud to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Freud fails with the takedown
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Toa swings for the body but Freud moves out of range.
We've been informed that Freud has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Freud with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freud doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Freud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freud ducks under a wild hook from Toa.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toa. #TD2#
Freud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toa wants to stand up but Freud is controlling him.
Freud is looking to work some ground and pound but Toa has wrist control.
Toa wants to stand but Freud is controlling the position.
Freud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Toa kicks Freud off and gets to his feet.
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 Jimi Toa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Freud shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Toa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Freud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toa connects with a body shot that sends Freud's belly button to the back.
Erick Freud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freud doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Toa there.#T1#
Freud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toa.
Toa leaves Freud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Toa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Freud.
Freud with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Toa.
Toa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freud shoots and misses
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Toa throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Freud counters with a shoot takedown. Toa fights it but they end up in guard.
Toa wants to get back to his feet but Freud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freud trying to control but Toa is working from the bottom.
Freud prevents Toa from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Freud looking to sit in guard and control but Toa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Toa stands and steps away. Freud gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Freud has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Toa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toa.
Freud misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Toa. No joy for Freud on that attempt.
Toa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Toa scores with a nice head shot.
Toa misses with a few strikes there.
Freud misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freud is breathing heavily.
Toa lands with a nice body punch.
Toa lands a right hook to the body.
Freud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimi Toa is winning the standup battle so far.
Freud with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freud misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Toa.
Toa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freud can do to turn this around?#T4#
Toa lands a nice looking body shot.
Freud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa lands a nice shot that snaps Freud's head back.
Toa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freud throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Toa coming out on top.
Toa throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Freud slips a straight right by Toa.
Freud with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freud has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa lands with a nice combination. Freud backs away looking to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Toa. No joy for Freud on that attempt.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Freud.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freud moves away.
Toa lands a jab to the nose.
Toa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toa connects with a right hand. Freud shakes it off.
Freud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freud misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toa clobbers Freud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Freud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Toa counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Freud is rocked!
Toa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freud is still on wobbly legs! Can Toa finish him?
Freud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toa cracks Freud on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Freud falls backwards against the cage. Toa follows up with more strikes that drop Freud to his knees. Toa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Freud! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Toa!
An out of breath Jimi Toa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torcida 1 - Martel Vs Opened
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toa walks away with a smile on his face. Wright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toa throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright wants to clinch.
Toa throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Toa keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Toa circles away.
Joe Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wright.
Wright wants to clinch
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Wright rushes Toa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Toa lands with a good body shot.
Toa cracks Wright with a good jab.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toa avoids it really well and circles away.
Toa is looking for a counter combo.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Wright closes the distance but Toa moves to the side
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright tries to clinch
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toa lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright throws a lazy head kick
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Toa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toa works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Toa.
Toa looks to land a combination. Wright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa lands with a shot to the body.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Toa had a free shot at his head there.
Wright looks to clinch
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
That's time! Toa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wright tries to clinch
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Toa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
Wright wants to clinch
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Toa - just one landing.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
Wright walks into a jab.#T1#
Toa stalks Wright and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wright's face. Wright staggers backwards, shaken.
Wright closes the distance but Toa moves to the side
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Wright tries to clinch up
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
Joe Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toa misses with a wild combination.
Toa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright tries for a takedown but Toa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Toa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimi Toa is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toa lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Wright misses with a takedown
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wright.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wright rushes Toa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toa connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright moves to clinch but Toa breaks away
and Toa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking. #T4#
Wright misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright shoots and misses
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Wright tries to clinch
and Toa counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Toa to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Toa scores with a punch to the head.
Toa slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wright.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toa swivels and escapes.
Wright tries to clinch but Toa moves away
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toa counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Toa to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright throws a lazy head kick
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Toa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toa connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Toa lands a two punch combo.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of 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!
Jab, jab by Toa - just one landing.
Toa stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Toa as he connects with a hook.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toa, as that shot connected.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Wright looks to move away, Toa throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa dips to his left and cracks Wright with an uppercut!#T3#
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toa.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Toa finish him?
and Toa counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Wright! He's just covering up as Toa starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Toa!
Jimi Toa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Joe Wright stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Shitt!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Leary tries a low kick but Toa avoids it.
Toa misses with a hook. Leary ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leary misses the jab.
Toa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Leary has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leary throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toas head.
Toa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leary stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leary leaning against his opponent.
Leary misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Leary'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.#TD2#
Leary pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Leary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leary is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toa tries to stand but Leary is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toa is posturing up here but Leary has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Toa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Toa has to tap! Slick submission there by Leary!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Leary!
Chris Leary spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
NJMMA #25: Graves v Mokami
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bailley clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Toa pulls guard effortlessly.
Toa is trying to control the position but Bailley postures up.
Bailley wants to get up but he can't break Toa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Toa has his foot on Bailley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Toa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bailley wants to stand but Toa is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Bailley has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Toa prevents a body shot from Bailley. #TD#
Toa manages to pull guard.
Bailley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Toa's guard.
Toa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Toa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bailley's guard. #REVR#
Toa throws a big elbow that misses.
Bailley wants to get back to his feet but Toa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailley, not yet.
Bailley keeping moving, preventing Toa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Toa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toa prevents Bailley from getting back to his feet.
Toa looking to pass the guard.
Bailley wants to stand up but Toa is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bailley punishes Toa's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Bailley forces Toa back against the cage and clinches.
Bailley throws a punch but it's blocked by Toa.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Toa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bailley walks away with a smile on his face. Toa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2#
Bailley has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailley.
A short uppercut from Bailley.
Toa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toa or not.
Bailley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toa is trying to pull guard but Bailley has him pressed against the cage.
Bailley lands with a right to the head.
Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toa tries to pull guard but Bailley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toa is trying to pull guard but Bailley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Toa jumps guard and drags Bailley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Toa is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Toa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bailley defends it easily.
Bailley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bailley tries to stand but Toa is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Toa looking for subs off his back but Bailley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bailley stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bailley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bailley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toa jumps guard but Bailley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toa tries to pull guard but Bailley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bailley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailley to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toa.
Bailley lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailley.
Toa blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bailley.
Bailley misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toas head.
Marco Bailley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toa blocks an uppercut.
Toa tries to pull guard but Bailley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bailley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toa's elbow.
Bailley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toa tries to pull guard but Bailley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bailley.
#T1#
Bailley lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailley gets through Toa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Bailley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailley scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailley lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bailley on the inside.
Toa tries to pull guard but Bailley won't allow it.
Bailley misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bailley.
Bailley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailley gets through Toa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bailley smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##CL2#
Bailley has Toa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailley tries to throw a body punch but Toa avoids it by throwing Bailley back against the cage.
Bailley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailley tries to work over Toa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Bailley.
Bailley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bailley.
Bailley digs a right hand underneath Toa's ribcage. Toa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailley misses with a punch to the body.
Bailley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Bailley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Bailley working aggressively here.
Toa jumps guard but Bailley stands there with Toa around his waist. Toa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bailley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bailley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
A short right from Bailley.
Bailley throws a head punch that misses.
Toa is trying to pull guard but Bailley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailley.
A short uppercut from Bailley.
Bailley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bailley walks away with a smile on his face. Toa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bailley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toa.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Toa gets tackled into the cage by Bailley. Bailley maintains the clinch. #T4#
Bailley gets through Toa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailley lands a nice uppercut.
Bailley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailley lands a body shot.
Bailley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailley gets through Toa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Bailley - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailley.
Bailley pushes Toa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailley pushes Toa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailley.
Bailley lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailley lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailley.
Bailley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bailley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bailley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailley is working Toa over against the cage.
Bailley cracks Toa with a nice body shot.
Bailley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Bailley presses Toa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Bailley lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailley.
A short uppercut from Bailley.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailley.
Bailley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailley lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailley lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Toa is rocked!
Bailley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Toa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bailley dips a shoulder and cracks Toa with a mighty uppercut! Toa falls back against the cage and Bailley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Toa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bailley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Bailley!
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Event:
NJMMA #18: Jorgensen v Hatton
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Toa loads up on a big right hand but Lodden slips the punch.#CL#
Lodden clinches. #BC2#
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lodden throws a combination that misses
and Lodden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lodden.
Toa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lodden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lodden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toa's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa tries to break the clinch but Lodden is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lodden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lodden.
Lodden struggles to land a body shot inside as Toa controls his hands.
Lodden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toa backwards. #T1#
Lodden lands with a right to the head.
Toa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lodden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toas head.
Lodden scores with a shot to the side of Toa's head.
Lodden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lodden lands with a left to the head.
Lodden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lodden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lodden lands a shot to the body.
Toa looks winded!
Toa tries to break the clinch but Lodden is controlling the position.
Lodden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Lodden.
Lodden lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodden gets through Toa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lodden lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Lodden scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Lodden lands a shot to the body.
Lodden is leaning against Toa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toa takes a shot to the head.
Lodden is working Toa over against the cage.
Lodden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lodden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice body punch from Lodden - that landed with a thud.
Lodden lands a right hand.
Lodden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lodden.
A nice left hand lands by Lodden.
A nice left hand lands by Lodden.
Nice body punch from Lodden.
Lodden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lodden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodden.
Lodden lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Lodden lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Lodden drops Toa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Toa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Toa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jimi Toa has been cut.
Lodden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodden finish him?
A body shot lands from Lodden.
Lodden works on Toa's body with a couple of short punches.
Toa seems to have recovered his senses.
Toa working hard to break the clinch.
Lodden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lodden lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lodden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lodden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lodden lands with a right to the head.
Lodden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lodden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Lodden lands a nice uppercut.
Lodden works on Toa's body with a couple of short punches.
Lodden lands a body punch.
Lodden lands a right hand. #T4##KD#
Lodden drops Toa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Toa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lodden lands a big right hand that drops Toa! The killer instinct kicks in and Lodden finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lodden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Lodden!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonny Lodden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Eskenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eskenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eskenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Toa tries to sprawl out of it but Eskenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toa throws a big counter combination but Eskenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christur Eskenson.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toa duly obliges.
Eskenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toa but Toa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toa scores with a one two! Eskenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eskenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Eskenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Eskenson looks winded!
No luck for Eskenson with that takedown attempt.
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!
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Eskenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa lands a slapping body shot.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eskenson thinking.
Toa cracks a nice hook into Eskenson's ribs.
Toa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toa connects with a body shot.
Toa cracks Eskenson with an open hand slap.
Toa dips to his left and cracks Eskenson with an uppercut!
Toa lands with a straight right. Eskenson didn't see that one coming.
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!
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Eskenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Toa punishes Eskenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Toa works Eskenson's body with a nice hook.
Eskenson misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eskenson at a distance.
Toa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toa sizes up Eskenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eskenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa throws a big counter combination but Eskenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
Eskenson drops his hands momentarily and Toa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Toa.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Toa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christur Eskenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Toa. Beautiful body shot.
Toa jabs Eskenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eskenson under the eye.
Toa lands the left hand.
Toa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eskenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toa lands a jab-cross combination.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Toa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eskenson back to the cage. Toa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa lands a jab.
Toa cracks Eskenson with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Toa.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eskenson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Eskenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toa!
Toa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eskenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Toa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eskenson fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eskenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toa circles away.
It looked like Toa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eskenson.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christur Eskenson.
Eskenson is breathing heavily.
Eskenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa cracks Eskenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eskenson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Toa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Eskenson.
Toa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eskenson walks into a straight right hand from Toa.
Toa's corner calls for a 1-2. Toa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jimi Toa is winning the standup battle so far.
Eskenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Toa throws a combination. Eskenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eskenson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eskenson's head backwards.
Eskenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eskenson misses with a takedown
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Jab from Toa.
A shot to the liver by Toa. Beautiful body shot.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa scores with a jab to the head.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eskenson tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eskenson can do to turn this around?
Toa throws a series of strikes that have Eskenson backpedaling.
#T3#
Eskenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toa.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Toa scores with a nice strike.
Eskenson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toa lands a jab-cross combination.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eskenson fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eskenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Toa tries to sprawl out of it but Eskenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Toa throws a good cross that connects.
Eskenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toa.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eskenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toa lands a body shot.
Eskenson shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toa scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eskenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa lands a jab to the head.
Eskenson shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eskenson under the eye.
Toa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toa with a nice cross.
Toa lands a head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Eskenson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Toa has got the better of the exchanges.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christur Eskenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa scores with a jab. Eskenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eskenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eskenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toa throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eskenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eskenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toa!
#ROC#
Eskenson is rocked!#T1#
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Eskenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Toa finish him?
Toa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Toa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eskenson back to the cage. Toa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toa clobbers Eskenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eskenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Toa, which made it look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toa.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Toa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toa scores with a jab. Eskenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Eskenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa cracks Eskenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eskenson shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eskenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toa scores with the left hand. Eskenson knows he should have avoided that one.
Eskenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eskenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Toa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eskenson's head backwards.#T3#
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eskenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Toa. That snapped Eskenson's head back.
Toa scores with a jab to the body.
Eskenson tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toa scores with a hook.
Toa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toa digs a good hook to Eskenson's body.
Toa scores with a one two! Eskenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a left and a right that stings Eskenson. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut.
Toa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eskenson shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Toa both land. Nice combination.
Eskenson drops his hands momentarily and Toa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa clobbers Eskenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Toa as Eskenson shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Toa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimi Toa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christur Eskenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eskenson tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Toa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Toa!
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